Investor Relations Associate

• Oct 2023 - Present

Community Manager

• Apr 2023 - Present

I develop and execute a community engagement strategy for a community of 140+ members, including Angel Networks, Venture Capital, and Private Equity firms. I also lead an Angel Investment program, training aspiring angel investors and supporting the establishment of new Angel Networks in Kenya. • Implements a community development and engagement strategy to maintain a vibrant community of 140+ members, including Angel Networks, Venture Capital, and Private Equity firms. • Executes an Angel Investment program to train 8+ aspiring angel investors and support them to establish 7+ new Angel Networks in Kenya. • Supporting and participating in training aspiring angel investors in all aspects of investment, including thesis crafting, portfolio construction, deal sourcing, due diligence, documentation, and ongoing portfolio support. • Assisting the formed angel groups which have led to sourcing 20+ deals, conducting due diligence on 10+, and investing in 1+ deals to date. Show less

FinTech Product Management Bootcamp

• Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

Attended Fintech Product Management Bootcamp for upskilling experienced product managers in the fintech space. Worked with a partner company, developing digital loans for rural and peri-urban customers in Kenya. • Conducted market research, identified gaps, and proposed a unique product solution meeting customer needs. • Created a distinct business model and value proposition, offering a clear competitive advantage over existing market solutions • Crafted a customer-focused product strategy and roadmap, maximizing the product's value proposition Show less

Startup Mentor

• Dec 2022 - May 2023

Empowered 5+ startups through focused mentorship, training, and expertise spanning GTM strategy, product management, product marketing, fundraising, and technical/business domains. Played a pivotal role in propelling their growth, achievements, and market impact, enriching the broader startup landscape • Provided comprehensive mentorship and training to empower 5+ startups, specializing in GTM strategy, product management, product marketing, fundraising, and technical/business domains. • Played a pivotal role in propelling their growth, accomplishments, and market presence, enriching the startup landscape. • By delivering tailored mentorship and training, actively contributed to strengthening the startup ecosystem, fostering collaborative learning, and cultivating impactful entrepreneurship. Show less

Co-Founder & Product Lead

• Jan 2021 - Feb 2023

I Co-Founded eduPesa, a FinTech solution for pocket money and school fee payments transforming the education payment landscape in Kenya. • Conducted comprehensive market and user research, leveraging data insights and customer feedback to identify gaps and opportunities, which informed the development of customer-centric solutions for eduPesa's product offerings. • Drove product vision, strategy, and roadmaps from concept to MVP launch, fostering seamless collaboration with product designers and software engineers, ensuring successful outcomes. • Developed Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy and led the GTM team, successfully onboarding 14+ schools, 15+ agents, 5700+ students, and 5500+ parents while tailoring the eduPesa solution to address specific customer needs. • Continuously monitored and evaluated eduPesa's performance, resulting in the achievement of product-market fit through iterative enhancements and improvements. Show less

Investor Accelerator Venture Fellow

• Jun 2022 - Nov 2022

Dream VC is an investor accelerator and community-driven educational platform providing rigorous remote programs centered specifically around venture capital across Africa's startup ecosystems. Investor Accelerator: An Intense Fellowship For Seasoned Working Professionals Looking to Pivot into An Investing Career • Sourced 10+ Pre-seed and Seed Stage African startups across FinTech, EdTech, AgriTech, and HealthTech sectors. • Completed preliminary screening and performed both commercial and financial due diligence on 7+ African Pre-seed and Seed stage startups. • Compiled 3+ startup scorecards and investment memos for Seed stage FinTech and EdTech startups, bringing these to Dream VC Investment Committee. Show less

Technical Instructor

• Mar 2020 - May 2021

Microsoft's LEAP Apprenticeship Program offers aspiring tech professionals hands-on experience and mentorship, while also upskilling Microsoft partner employees in the latest technologies. • Developed and enhanced innovative, inclusive curricula for 5+ technical courses, creating up-to-date training materials tailored for diverse audiences. • Trained Microsoft partner employees, resulting in 70% competently executing new tasks and 80% improving daily task delivery quality • Mentored university graduates on technical courses, resulting in 5+ employed at Microsoft and the rest at top tech companies. Show less

Lecturer in Computer Science | Mentor - Innovation Hub

• Sep 2017 - Apr 2020

I served as a mentor in the university innovation hub, guiding students in developing innovative technology products to address societal challenges. Additionally, I provided mentorship in tech courses, supported their software projects, and actively participated in curriculum reviews to ensure industry relevance. • Mentored 12+ students at the DeKUT Innovation Hub, resulting in 4 successful technology startups addressing real-world issues. • Guided and assessed students in class, industry projects, and internships, leading to over 17 students securing positions at top technology companies. • Contributed to curriculum review for Computer Science, IT, and BBIT courses, delivering 3 updated, industry-relevant curricula. Show less

Software Developer

• Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

applications, skillfully utilizing CSS3, HTML5, Node.js, Java, Android, SQL, MySQL, PHP, and Python. Achieved notable milestones, including a 40% boost in user engagement and a 25% enhancement in application performance. • Orchestrated the execution of intricate software initiatives, culminating in the creation of a data visualization dashboard, a social media management tool, and a location-based mobile app. Implemented streamlined development processes resulting in a 30% reduction in project timelines, while maintaining impeccable application quality. • Demonstrated expertise in architecting and optimizing scalable applications, catering to industries with expansive user bases exceeding 1 million. Successfully facilitated seamless integration with third-party systems, driving a substantial 50% surge in overall application usage and solidifying a reputation for innovative and impactful software solutions. Show less

Business Incubatee

• Oct 2015 - Sep 2016

• Conducted market research, user analysis, and competitor assessment, identifying a gap in the market and understanding customer pain points. • Led the ideation process, resulting in a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap. • Developed wireframes, designs, and the solution, which was piloted with Strathmore University. • Continuously iterated on the solution based on user feedback and insights. • Conducted market research, user analysis, and competitor assessment, identifying a gap in the market and understanding customer pain points. • Led the ideation process, resulting in a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap. • Developed wireframes, designs, and the solution, which was piloted with Strathmore University. • Continuously iterated on the solution based on user feedback and insights.

Software Developer

• Mar 2014 - Aug 2016

• Spearheaded the end-to-end creation and launch of 10+ web and mobile applications, leveraging CSS3, HTML5, Node.js, Java, Android, SQL, MySQL, PHP, and Python. Achieved a 40% increase in user engagement and application performance enhancement of 25%. • Engineered diverse software solutions including a data visualization dashboard, social media management tool, and location-based mobile app. Streamlined development time by 30% and ensured flawless application delivery. • Played an integral role in scaling applications for multiple industries, reaching a user base of over 1 million and facilitating seamless integration with third-party systems. Drove a substantial 50% surge in overall application usage. Show less

Junior Software Developer

• Aug 2012 - Jan 2014

• Collaborated in the development of 5+ web and mobile applications, contributing expertise in CSS3, HTML5, Node.js, Java, Android, SQL, MySQL, PHP, and Python. • Assisted in the successful deployment of software projects, ensuring bug-free applications and supporting a 25% improvement in application performance. • Participated actively in code reviews, leading to a 30% reduction in development time and demonstrating a commitment to best practices. • Collaborated in the development of 5+ web and mobile applications, contributing expertise in CSS3, HTML5, Node.js, Java, Android, SQL, MySQL, PHP, and Python. • Assisted in the successful deployment of software projects, ensuring bug-free applications and supporting a 25% improvement in application performance. • Participated actively in code reviews, leading to a 30% reduction in development time and demonstrating a commitment to best practices.