Edson Kipkirui
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Densel Esekon
Edson is one of the best in the speaking business because he doesn't sugarcoat what really matters in each and every business. Not only does he know his core business inside and out, but often he understands his clients businesses better than they do. His business acumen, experience, and passion for the business were inspirational.
Toheeb Muraina
Edson,a brainy, smart, and success driven individual, flexible according to any roles assigned to him, has vast experience in international business development, he developed great relationships worldwide. He has all the major components of a leader. He's a huge asset and blessing to the team.
Densel Esekon
Edson is one of the best in the speaking business because he doesn't sugarcoat what really matters in each and every business. Not only does he know his core business inside and out, but often he understands his clients businesses better than they do. His business acumen, experience, and passion for the business were inspirational.
Toheeb Muraina
Edson,a brainy, smart, and success driven individual, flexible according to any roles assigned to him, has vast experience in international business development, he developed great relationships worldwide. He has all the major components of a leader. He's a huge asset and blessing to the team.
Densel Esekon
Edson is one of the best in the speaking business because he doesn't sugarcoat what really matters in each and every business. Not only does he know his core business inside and out, but often he understands his clients businesses better than they do. His business acumen, experience, and passion for the business were inspirational.
Toheeb Muraina
Edson,a brainy, smart, and success driven individual, flexible according to any roles assigned to him, has vast experience in international business development, he developed great relationships worldwide. He has all the major components of a leader. He's a huge asset and blessing to the team.
Densel Esekon
Edson is one of the best in the speaking business because he doesn't sugarcoat what really matters in each and every business. Not only does he know his core business inside and out, but often he understands his clients businesses better than they do. His business acumen, experience, and passion for the business were inspirational.
Toheeb Muraina
Edson,a brainy, smart, and success driven individual, flexible according to any roles assigned to him, has vast experience in international business development, he developed great relationships worldwide. He has all the major components of a leader. He's a huge asset and blessing to the team.
Experience
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NEAR Kenya
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Kenya
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Blockchain Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investment Analyst
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Aug 2022 - Present
Dealflow generation: finding new investment opportunities, reaching out to founders, pipeline / CRM management; Qualify leads, research startups, and follow through on leads to get them to apply Investment analysis of the targets (market sizing, competition analysis, unit economics calculation, financial modelling, etc.) and deal execution; Supporting in managing investments across the whole investment cycle from screening, modelling, negotiations, transaction documentation and closing Operational support: portfolio work, reporting, fundraising. Establish, develop and maintain positive business and startup relationships Work directly with our portfolio company leaders to understand the ongoing challenges and opportunities related to their business and assist with value-add activities accordingly Involvement in all aspects of due diligence on new investments (business analysis, industry thesis, competitive landscape, business / pricing model, and financial modelling / deal structuring) Assessing market / company attractiveness to identify compelling businesses Reading / reviewing business plans and pitch decks to understand compelling businesses from both business and technical standpoint Develop clear opinions on investment opportunities including games and protocols based on analysis within NEAR’s research framework. Examine and assess the web3, blockchain and crypto trends industry trends and various other indicators and factors to determine suitable investment strategies and areas to deploy funds Post investment practices-Help portfolio companies with business models, refining their ideas, and go-to-market strategy
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Jelurida Africa
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Nigeria
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Business Development Specialist
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Jan 2021 - Sep 2022
Developing and sustaining solid relationships and patnerships with Government agencies that are tech and finance related, NGOs, University institutions and universiy students, Fintech companies and startups, Fintech associations, Media houses and incubation and development centres in Africa Providing insight into product development and competitive positioning Conducting market research to identify new untapped business opportunities Meeting with potential clients to present company offerings and negotiate business deals Design, overview and implementation of market growth strategies in the region Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events Planning and overseeing the implementation of new marketing initiatives Drafting and overseeing the overall implementation of the regional product and company strategy
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LATOKEN
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Malta
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Investment Analyst
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Oct 2020 - Jan 2021
Finding, recognizing and evaluating early- stage gems especially a business standpoint Inviting promising founders and entreprenuers in web3 for demo pitches with VCs and angel investors Initial screening and onboarding of the projects for fundraising after due diligence Performing competitive landscape research, market sizing and business plan modelling Developing links with the web3 startup ecosystem Taking part in the whole investment process by managing deal flow Finding, recognizing and evaluating early- stage gems especially a business standpoint Inviting promising founders and entreprenuers in web3 for demo pitches with VCs and angel investors Initial screening and onboarding of the projects for fundraising after due diligence Performing competitive landscape research, market sizing and business plan modelling Developing links with the web3 startup ecosystem Taking part in the whole investment process by managing deal flow
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Proprietary Trader
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Jun 2020 - Sep 2020
I worked with a number of experienced traders in seeking investment opportunities and managing company's funds In financial markets and crypto markets I worked with a number of experienced traders in seeking investment opportunities and managing company's funds In financial markets and crypto markets
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OKEx
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development/ Patnerships
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
To seek local patnerships by reaching out to financial, capital and crypto markets experts in the region (Mostly East African region and some part of west African in order to increase The company's user base in the region. About OKEX: Is the top digital assets and futures trading platform trading billions of dollars daily in trading volume To seek local patnerships by reaching out to financial, capital and crypto markets experts in the region (Mostly East African region and some part of west African in order to increase The company's user base in the region. About OKEX: Is the top digital assets and futures trading platform trading billions of dollars daily in trading volume
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Planning Specialist
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Apr 2019 - Sep 2019
Undertook and internship programme in the department of Economic planning in the County Government of Kericho Undertook and internship programme in the department of Economic planning in the County Government of Kericho
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Education
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2016 - 2020
Kenyatta University
Economics and Finance, Applied Economics
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