Director- Innovate Now-Africa's 1st Assistive Technology Accelerator. Country Rep-GDI Hub

• May 2019 - Present

Our focus is developing African innovation with a global reach. Innovate Now is Africa's first assistive technology accelerator and inclusive innovation ecosystem which works for Kenya, has an impact across East Africa, and focused on global scale. We are building Africa's assistive technology innovation power-house in Kenya. Innovate Now has over the last 3.5 years supported 45 Startups, across 11 countries over 7 cohorts. We have driven over USD 1 million dollars towards building the AT… Show more Our focus is developing African innovation with a global reach. Innovate Now is Africa's first assistive technology accelerator and inclusive innovation ecosystem which works for Kenya, has an impact across East Africa, and focused on global scale. We are building Africa's assistive technology innovation power-house in Kenya. Innovate Now has over the last 3.5 years supported 45 Startups, across 11 countries over 7 cohorts. We have driven over USD 1 million dollars towards building the AT Startup ecosystem in Africa. We work with governments, philanthropic organizations, impact investors, academia and innovators, driving assistive technology innovation, entrepreneurship, expertise and capital to unlock human potential 2.5 billion people across the globe. Innovate Now was launched as part of the AT2030 project led by GDI Hub with initial seed funding from FCDO. The first phase of Innovate Now ran between 2019 and 2021. It focused on building an African focused inclusive innovation ecosystem (founders, mentors and experts) from Nairobi Kenya, and testing what works (curriculum, mentorship, grants and expertise) to support AT Innovators overcome the Startup valley of death. The second phase of Innovate Now is running from 2022 to 2024. This phase of Innovate Now is focused on increasing investment for AT Startups and sustainability and growth of Innovate Now's inclusive innovation ecosystem. Our ambition is to become a world leading AT Startup accelerator borrowing best practices and combined with our expertise, lived experience and commitment to our founders. We are hosted by Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa offices in Nairobi Upper Hill Area. Show less Our focus is developing African innovation with a global reach. Innovate Now is Africa's first assistive technology accelerator and inclusive innovation ecosystem which works for Kenya, has an impact across East Africa, and focused on global scale. We are building Africa's assistive technology innovation power-house in Kenya. Innovate Now has over the last 3.5 years supported 45 Startups, across 11 countries over 7 cohorts. We have driven over USD 1 million dollars towards building the AT… Show more Our focus is developing African innovation with a global reach. Innovate Now is Africa's first assistive technology accelerator and inclusive innovation ecosystem which works for Kenya, has an impact across East Africa, and focused on global scale. We are building Africa's assistive technology innovation power-house in Kenya. Innovate Now has over the last 3.5 years supported 45 Startups, across 11 countries over 7 cohorts. We have driven over USD 1 million dollars towards building the AT Startup ecosystem in Africa. We work with governments, philanthropic organizations, impact investors, academia and innovators, driving assistive technology innovation, entrepreneurship, expertise and capital to unlock human potential 2.5 billion people across the globe. Innovate Now was launched as part of the AT2030 project led by GDI Hub with initial seed funding from FCDO. The first phase of Innovate Now ran between 2019 and 2021. It focused on building an African focused inclusive innovation ecosystem (founders, mentors and experts) from Nairobi Kenya, and testing what works (curriculum, mentorship, grants and expertise) to support AT Innovators overcome the Startup valley of death. The second phase of Innovate Now is running from 2022 to 2024. This phase of Innovate Now is focused on increasing investment for AT Startups and sustainability and growth of Innovate Now's inclusive innovation ecosystem. Our ambition is to become a world leading AT Startup accelerator borrowing best practices and combined with our expertise, lived experience and commitment to our founders. We are hosted by Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa offices in Nairobi Upper Hill Area. Show less

Co-Founder

• Jul 2021 - Present

Inclusive innovation network (+N ) is a community of innovators, accelerators and investors dedicated to growing the impact of technology on disability inclusion. We believe that technology and entrepreneurship have important roles to play in ending the exclusion of those of us with disabilities. Inclusive innovation network (+N ) is a community of innovators, accelerators and investors dedicated to growing the impact of technology on disability inclusion. We believe that technology and entrepreneurship have important roles to play in ending the exclusion of those of us with disabilities.

Global Innovation Catalyst Fellow

• May 2019 - Present

Connecting countries worldwide to the resources needed to stimulate job creation, high tech entrepreneurship and innovation focused economic growth. Connecting countries worldwide to the resources needed to stimulate job creation, high tech entrepreneurship and innovation focused economic growth.

Member of the GSMA Innovation Fund Panel

• Mar 2021 - Present

Advisor

• Oct 2017 - Present

Pangea is an accelerator program and an investment platform that matches African startups with investors. We create an enabling environment, where African entrepreneurs can develop competence, access relevant network and capital in order to reach their full potential Pangea is an accelerator program and an investment platform that matches African startups with investors. We create an enabling environment, where African entrepreneurs can develop competence, access relevant network and capital in order to reach their full potential

Co-Founder

• Jun 2018 - Present

Assistive Technology Lead

• Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

Chairman of The Board

• Mar 2019 - Mar 2021

I chair the management committee of ASSEK (Association for Startup and SME Enablers of Kenya). This is a national umbrella for intermediary organisations such as Incubators, accelerators and co-working spaces (core members) as well as other institutions that occupy a key stakeholder position in the startup and Innovation Ecosystem in Kenya. I chair the management committee of ASSEK (Association for Startup and SME Enablers of Kenya). This is a national umbrella for intermediary organisations such as Incubators, accelerators and co-working spaces (core members) as well as other institutions that occupy a key stakeholder position in the startup and Innovation Ecosystem in Kenya.

Board Secretary

• Apr 2017 - Oct 2019

AfriLabs is a pan-African network of 50 technology innovation hubs in 20 countries. It was founded in 2011 to build a community around rapidly emerging tech hubs―spaces that serve as physical nexus points for developers, entrepreneurs, and investors. AfriLabs is a pan-African network of 50 technology innovation hubs in 20 countries. It was founded in 2011 to build a community around rapidly emerging tech hubs―spaces that serve as physical nexus points for developers, entrepreneurs, and investors.

Incubation Manager

• Sep 2014 - May 2019

Incubator Management-managed the day-to-day operations of the business incubator, developing long-term growth and sustainability strategies, spotting and helping transform great business ideas into enterprises. Innovation Programs Management-led the planning and implantation of 10+ major multi- stakeholder startup accelerator programs from resourcing, financing, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. In these programs I facilitated the commercialization and go-to-market of more than 60… Show more Incubator Management-managed the day-to-day operations of the business incubator, developing long-term growth and sustainability strategies, spotting and helping transform great business ideas into enterprises. Innovation Programs Management-led the planning and implantation of 10+ major multi- stakeholder startup accelerator programs from resourcing, financing, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. In these programs I facilitated the commercialization and go-to-market of more than 60 digital products and startup companies. Show less Incubator Management-managed the day-to-day operations of the business incubator, developing long-term growth and sustainability strategies, spotting and helping transform great business ideas into enterprises. Innovation Programs Management-led the planning and implantation of 10+ major multi- stakeholder startup accelerator programs from resourcing, financing, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. In these programs I facilitated the commercialization and go-to-market of more than 60… Show more Incubator Management-managed the day-to-day operations of the business incubator, developing long-term growth and sustainability strategies, spotting and helping transform great business ideas into enterprises. Innovation Programs Management-led the planning and implantation of 10+ major multi- stakeholder startup accelerator programs from resourcing, financing, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. In these programs I facilitated the commercialization and go-to-market of more than 60 digital products and startup companies. Show less

Partner

• Mar 2017 - Jan 2019

I provide mentoring support on pitching, business modeling and customer discovery to entrepreneurs in the program. I provide mentoring support on pitching, business modeling and customer discovery to entrepreneurs in the program.

Digital Content Manager

• Jun 2013 - Sep 2014

1. Digital Content Manager (graphic, web and social media) 2. Google Certified Digital Advertising Professional Trainer 3. Social Media Consultant/Administrator 4. Web and Social Media Analytics ( Google, Hotsuite and Facebook analytics) 5. Web Developer 5. Writer: @iLabAfrica, CIO East Africa Magazine, Kenya Engineer Magazine 6. Research and Graduate Assistant Faculty of IT Strathmore University 1. Digital Content Manager (graphic, web and social media) 2. Google Certified Digital Advertising Professional Trainer 3. Social Media Consultant/Administrator 4. Web and Social Media Analytics ( Google, Hotsuite and Facebook analytics) 5. Web Developer 5. Writer: @iLabAfrica, CIO East Africa Magazine, Kenya Engineer Magazine 6. Research and Graduate Assistant Faculty of IT Strathmore University

Technical Writing Consultant

• Jul 2011 - Sep 2011

Developed User guides for the University's Academic Management System. Developed User guides for the University's Academic Management System.

Intern

• Apr 2010 - Jul 2010

Customer Care Service, Back Office Operations, Marketing and Sales. Customer Care Service, Back Office Operations, Marketing and Sales.