The second and final day of the African Women in Tech (AWIT) conference saw startups come with their spruced up pitch deck ready to impress the panel of judges. More on that later on in this article, first here is a recount of the second day of the AWITKenya19 conference.
Day two was also held at the MJC and run from 8 AM to 6 PM. Here is a recap of the flow of events that day:
1st Panel: Technology enabling financial inclusion in Africa
>> Technology-enabling financial inclusion in Africa << 1st panel of the day#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech pic.twitter.com/tOeaZYbYNv
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Financial Inclusion is about accessibility for all, which means paying attention to the cost of accessing financial services to ensure it convenient to everyone#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/hZmHziIHbA
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
With modern-day Financial Inclusion, there is no more haves and haves not. Everyone is treated quickly as long as they have internet access and internet-enabled devices#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/i0IXpuSsd2
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
World Bank estimate by 2025, 60% of remittances will be taking place online, right now it is down to 5% — Nancy Odero, Manager Strategic Initiative East Africa, Lori Systems#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/coU8xrfM8Q
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
People don’t just consume products in isolation. In the financial industry, it’s time to think about the entire value chain (value addition) —
Plounne Oyunge, Project Manager Government payments FSD#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/JKWXdZVg2Z— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Fun Fact: Kenya has 89.4% internet penetration and currently stands as #2 after Madagascar in terms of African countries with fast internet#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Financial Inclusion should not only exist on the internet. For instance, M-Pesa by @SafaricomPLC can be accessed even on feature phones without an internet connection. #AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/g2XOcxsW9x
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Another great concern is the need to give your personal data while signing up for some of these financial services. Data security and privacy is a major concern
Faith Nkatha, Digital Transformation Lead Oracle#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/dHL7fZU56u
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
According to Commercial Bank of Kenya Governor, Africa is the cradle of #FinTech technology. A case study of M-Pesa and how other countries in Asia and Europe have tried to copy it#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/H66qA486Oe
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Q >> How does a woman fit in the Digital Financial Inclusion program.
A >> Traditional financial system placed money in the hands of the man of the house. But with FinTech, more women are getting their hands on the money#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Traditionally women had to do everything thru their husband. Thanks to empowerment, they now have IDs among other rights, that puts them at equal footing with men to take part in the financial service industry#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Financial inclusion helps those unbanked and underbanked bridge the gaps between the physical, digital and psychological use and access to money. @TenderSoko @NkathaThe1 @nancy_odero @succedor23 #AWITKenya19 @AfricanWIT
— TenderSoko (@TenderSoko) July 20, 2019
Understand the data to create appropriate solutions for different groups of people #womenintech #womenempowerment #AWITKenya19 @AfricanWIT @MJCentre #Tech
— Z-ruel🤗 (@Sly_A_W) July 20, 2019
Financial Inclusion cannot go far without Financial literacy. It is not enough to create financial products, you must create awareness of what each product can do for the people#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/DixKhC2swE
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
These days, we don’t go to bank. Unless you have a complaint but even some of that you can do via their customer support on social media. All that is thanks to tech — Sharon Karuga Kinyanjui, Head of East & Central Africa, World Remit#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Kenya #Africa pic.twitter.com/eBNA9NxywU
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
MPESA played such a big role in expanding financial inclusion to women everywhere!RT @AfricanWIT: According to CBK Governor, Africa is the cradle of #FinTech technology. A case study of M-Pesa and how Asia and Europe have tried to copy it. #AWITKenya19 #WomenInTech pic.twitter.com/f7Abcd20As
— IBOM LLC (@IBOMLLC) July 20, 2019
Financial Health also entails tracking your expenses. Knowing your credit score, what are you borrowing for, and what is your re-payment plan.#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/usikIiq3GG
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Financial Inclusion goes hand-in-hand with data analytics, which enables us develop tailor-made products for people of all demographics…#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/IQDq8fxTSA
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
As much as Africa is adopting cutting edge technology, it is important we consume it without it changing our Africaness. Better yet, we become players (producers) of tech solutions and have it as a representation of us#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/arK33FW99p
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
2nd Panel: Star Stories of women leaders in Tech: Sonia Kabra, Co-founder – Buupass
>> Star Stories of women leaders in Tech by Sonia Kabra, Co-founder – Buupass <<
2nd Session for the day#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/5Y7vzU59Y0— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Fun Fact: Two years ago, we were pitching our product here at #AWITKenya 2017 conference.
If you make your bookings on the SGR, Easy Coach among others, these are some of the solutions we provide as BuuPass#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/x4gJzozFEa
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
During our initial years starting out Buupass, we got so many rejections and No. But you really need just that one person or stakeholder that buy into your product — Sonia Kabra, co-founder, Buupass#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
As an entrepreneur, passion alone is not enough. You also need perseverance and listen to feedback — Sonia Kabra, co-founder, @Buupass#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Q >> Has @BuuPass ever thought of ideas of curbing the problem of traffic jam in Nairobi?
Sonia Kabra, co-founder, Buupass >> We are working with partners who are looking into carpooling among other solutions#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/EZa5Z6mdPO
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Q >> Who are your customers? People who travel on buses or bus managers.
Sonia >> @BuuPass is a B2B company, so we provide business solutions (Bus Management Systems) to managers#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/2ekuhdpIiB
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
You can access BuuPass on USSD and on the internet. But we’re fronting USSD first since internet charges in Kenya are still high. We’re working with @SafaricomPLC to zero-rate access to our online platform#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
“As a startup, it is important for you to consider having on board an adviser to guide you through the product market fit for your business. Advisors are not limited to industry experts but also include users of your product who provide great feedback”@kabra_sonia #AWITKenya19
— MEST Africa (@MESTAfrica) July 20, 2019
3rd Panel: Upgrading your skills and being ready for emerging roles in tech
>> Upgrading your skills and being ready for emerging roles in tech << Next panel#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/fH3cIw8bny
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Looking at the panel today, it’s like the days of specialization are over. They began as one thing, but now are doing something different — Mariam Muthui, Graduate researcher, MIT Media Lab#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/DGqXj7SfqD
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
I didn’t start as a software dev, I was a consultant, then went to banking. Through upgrading my skills I moved to a career I have passion for — Sharon Kamau, Strategy and Operations, Talent Development Andela#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/UfnuG6kPUN
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
There is a gap btw what’s taught at the Uni and the skills needed in the job market. I was chosen by @Andela_Kenya as a lecturer in the Uni to bridge that gap. — Sharon, Strategy and Operations, Talent Development Andela#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
I started out as Dev in a startup but through my supervisor, I moved to Product Management through getting feedback from our customers
Joy Kendi, Product Designer iHub Software Consulting#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/w6S1ZQAlTa
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
I always approach my seniors at the workplace into mentors. I would ask them for pointers and take recommended online courses to level up — Stacey Ondimu, Kenya Country Director, Moringa School#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/Yem1VTBc22
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
“Sometimes you need to connect dots backwards…Learning is what has made me successful” Stacey Ondimu Kenya County Director @moringaschool
#AWITKenya19 @MJCentre @AfricanWIT pic.twitter.com/p4WYPLrEtY— Egline Samoei (@EguarEglin) July 20, 2019
Be openminded when taking up a job, use the new opportunities to upgrade your skills and be able to learn to handle new roles.#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @IBOMLLC @KamiLimu @AfricanWIT@MJCentre https://t.co/sD58DJNjlK
— Beverly Kalwara (@BeverlyKluvaga) July 20, 2019
My career didn’t start in Quality Assurance, I went back to school for the certification. Once certified, I went to HR and showed them now am qualified —
Sally Ndungu from Arifu#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/5ITe22xM01— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
You have to up ur skills and that depends on where you are. Some you can get from your seniors, some you must learn in school or online — Sally Ndungu, Head of Quality Assurance and Tech Product Manager, Arifu#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/blGrmsO0I4
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Know where you are, know where you want to go. That way you can have a growth plan and not fall victim to getting on anything that comes along — Joy Kendi, Product Designer iHub Software Consulting#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/XWusRwz6Fm
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
If you want to be in a particular space, look for seasoned authorities in that space and network with them, ask if they can be your mentor — Sharon Kamau, Strategy and Operations, Talent Development Andela#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/DXlOZsqaQW
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
I also challenge people to venture into skill fields they initially didn’t think they’re not interested in. — Stacey Ondimu, Kenya Country Director, Moringa School#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/K2vKlmMIPl
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
I can’t say this enough, you need to know what you are passionate about, and be deliberate in going after it. Sometimes that means forgetting what you learned and start learning afresh — Sharon Kamau, Andela#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/EP14kFZ105
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Upskilling is a journey that you must start somewhere. Start where you are, and be committed to the process of learning. Sometimes that may be fast, at other times not. But be consistent#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech pic.twitter.com/vuWeWdr8jf
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
If you wanna be an Expert all you need is to get to be good at the skill you are at, online assessment and it’s a continuous process.
Nevertheless believe in yourself, be confident grab opportunities #AWITKenya19 @AfricanWIT— SOPHIE KARIMA (@karima_sophie) July 20, 2019
Be REALLY REALLY good at what you do, and to do that you need to upskill consistently. Once you’re good at what you do, you become an authority and no one can take that away#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech pic.twitter.com/Ezx8Yizayl
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Audience Question >> How do you juggle career and being a mother?
Sharon Kamau >> I don’t like 8-5 office work setup, thus work for an organization that is flexible, allow me to work from home. #AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/Pvq3Dh9Vr8
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Audience Question >> If you have to do a paid online course. How do you find a genuine platform & are their certification recognized here?
Stacey Ondimu >> There are specific sites for specific industries, whose certification get acknowledgment in the market#AWITKenya19 pic.twitter.com/9HDgW0uZuo
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
4th Panel: You, your career and personal branding
>> You, your career and personal branding << Next Panelist#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/euHEkfP3Pa
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
I aspire to inspire before I expire —
Lush Angela, co-founder, Sister Speaks & Heels4Pads Initiative#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/Dh2HptIeAd— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Sometimes we upskill and become too technical with the theories that aren’t quite applicable to the given market. In such case you need to learn on the job for the given market#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Learn to be mandible, change with the situation, be flexible. #AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Sometimes you may stray far away from what you initially began with (what you learned in school), but don’t be afraid of the change but strive to be an authority in that space by upskilling#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Q >> Can social media build your career?
A >> With SM, consistency is important, the content remains king, target your audience deliberately, Then definitely SM can take your career further#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
WhatsApp Status Stories is one social media space that’s greatly underutilized. People are nosey and it’s a free platform to reach to people#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
@AfricanWIT WhatsApp status is what led to SisterSpeaks growing. Social media is the only way to expand.
— Njeri Ngetich (@TrishKimani) July 20, 2019
LinkedIn is a superb platform to build your career and stay informed on what’s relevant to your profession. That is to say, not all social media platform are created equal. So look at the platform that works for you#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Being able to co-allate your brand to best depict you as a person and a professional. >>Amisa Rashid@AfricanWIT#AWITKenya19
— Caroline N. M. (@CarolineNdukuM) July 20, 2019
I use social media for learning. LinkedIn is a great place to learn more and build your career. It’s about leadership, management and digital marketing-Fiona Ngaruro.#AfricanWomeninTech @AfricanWIT
— Njeri Ngetich (@TrishKimani) July 20, 2019
Social media platform can really help you in boosting up your business #AWITKenya19 @AfricanWIT #Tech
— SOPHIE KARIMA (@karima_sophie) July 20, 2019
Amisa Rashid:
Data mining: identifying social media spaces and recommendations to follow based on the content you want to gain@AfricanWIT #AWITKenya19— Caroline N. M. (@CarolineNdukuM) July 20, 2019
Consistency is Key on Social Media. When you know your “why” on why you creating content online it will be easier to create content for your audience -Lush Angela Cofounder Sister Speaks @MJCentre#AWITKenya19 @AfricanWIT
— Egline Samoei (@EguarEglin) July 20, 2019
On Social Media, try not to be a jack of all trade. Like when one looks at your TL they need to know what’s your specialty but if you’re everywhere they might dismiss you. Use clean pictures, relevant hashtags #AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Finding the common thread that you can use and make you unique (set you apart from the crowd) as a brand.
Who is feeding you,
who are you feeding the information, and
why are you feeding this information.
>> Lush Angela@AfricanWIT #AWITKenya19— Caroline N. M. (@CarolineNdukuM) July 20, 2019
Cleaning up your social content is a big part of marketing. In order to attract brands, you need to analyse your feeds and consumption. This will help generate the right ideas espcially during the creativity block seasons. -Lush Angela @AfricanWIT
— Njeri Ngetich (@TrishKimani) July 20, 2019
* Make yourself approachable on the social media platform you use.
* Try out putting your profile stories on Facebook or Instagram.
* Practice, as much as possible and build yourself. >> Lush Angela@AfricanWIT #AWITKenya19— Caroline N. M. (@CarolineNdukuM) July 20, 2019
#AWITKenya19 @AfricanWIT @MJCentre
If you are trying to create content in a certain space follow other people in that same space. It will help you generate ideas and get more creative. – Lush Angela, Co-founder Sister Speaks and Heels4Pads Initiative pic.twitter.com/ZAIkZzNEjl
— Anne Matati (@Annematati) July 20, 2019
Posting on social media is the start, people also look at your comments on other people’s posts. Make sure your post on your own TL and what you comment on other’s TL represent you and what you stand for (consistency)#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
“To properly harness the power of social media for both personal and business brands, it is important to find your niche and define the narrative that represents your brands accordingly”. Insights from @crazycoollush Cofounder, Sister Speaks @AfricanWIT #AWITKenya19
— MEST Africa (@MESTAfrica) July 20, 2019
The first impression they get from you is the last impression they get from you. -Amina Rashid Ahmed, Founder Nivishe Initiative. #AWITKenya19 #womenintech @AfricanWIT pic.twitter.com/Mi4V0qTyHZ
— Anne Matati (@Annematati) July 20, 2019
Ensure that as your building your brand, the type of friends you keep and have on these social media platforms embody what you want to put out to the world.
>> Amisa Rashid@AfricanWIT #AWITKenya19— Caroline N. M. (@CarolineNdukuM) July 20, 2019
Your work ethics goes a long way in who gets promoted, and how fast. Those with great ethics tend to rub off to their boss as really dependable for the organization and climb the latter faster#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Women in STEM must be very careful not to fall prey to impostor syndrome. Are you really what you think you are, and the answer to that is in the quality of your work output#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Dress how you want to be addressed – In reality, people look at women outwardly before they listen to what they’re saying
Power of Association – you are the same with people you hangout around
Be yourself – dont fake#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Fear of failure, looking silly, being wrong are some of the things holding women from venturing into fields where men would not think twice about going into. That’s true in STEM, business, politics#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
It would be great to have like online platforms where women can go an do a test to determine if they’re suffering from imposter syndrome. Currently, there are none, so you have to put yourself in check#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Q>> When it comes to online personal branding, where do you draw the line btw you and the professional you?
A>> I recommend protect your personal life, but go all out in advertising your professional career. #AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
A challenge to the audience. Open LinkedIn app > My Network > Find Nearby (Switch on GPS) > connect to people near you as we take our lunch#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech pic.twitter.com/ozmh7Ve2eZ
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
5th Panel: Star Stories of women leaders in Tech: Linda Bonyo – Tech and Immigration Advocate, Lawyers Hub Kenya
>> Star Stories of Emerging women Leaders in Tech << Current Session
The Lawyer’s Hub; first lawyers in technology in Africa#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/ITrUbqTdGa
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
As a student studying law school, there was this professor who will make sure you don’t pass if you don’t entertain his advances — Linda Bonyo #AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Linda Bonyo – Tech and Immigration Advocate , Lawyers Hub Kenya@AfricanWIT #AWITKenya19 pic.twitter.com/IKPDehltqF
— Caroline N. M. (@CarolineNdukuM) July 20, 2019
I had to post this, she’s an amazing lady who has lived a normal life like any other. Ups and downs but would still keep on her feet /*Linda Bonyo*/#AWITKenya19 #womenintech @AfricanWIT
— BetterPlans (@atienomelvine98) July 20, 2019
As Lawyer’s hub we support startup in the legal framework of funding, Intellectual Properties, hiring and firing. And our services are pro-bono — Linda Bonyo, from Lawyer’s Hub #AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
The power of networking, meeting new people, will quickly grow your community and increases your odds of meeting someone who will help you level up — Linda Bonyo, from Lawyer’s Hub #AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Network aggressively, how many conferences do you attend, how many meeting sessions do you put yourself into — Linda Bonyo, from Lawyer’s Hub #AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
>>>Star stories of emerging women leaders in Tech.
>>Linda Bonyo>Tech and immigration Advocate Lawyers Hub Kenya.
Part of the hub that supports startups by making the owners understand their rights incase of partnership https://t.co/G9R9JSrjM4— Beverly Kalwara (@BeverlyKluvaga) July 20, 2019
Move in a pack, don’t be a loner. Join associations relevant to your field. And with internet, it has never been easier #WhatsApp Groups, Facebook Groups, communities online — Linda Bonyo, from Lawyer’s Hub #AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Cross-Disciplinary – people who start on the border of two discipline end up being more successful than those who have specialized in just one discipline — Linda Bonyo, from Lawyer’s Hub #AWITKenya19
diversify skills#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Partnership with unexpected people – notice how music artist collab with artists from different genre/regions. Doing so opens your market to beyond your traditional market — Linda Bonyo, from Lawyer’s Hub #AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Maintain an advisory board for every sphere of your life both professionally and personally. Taking people advice makes your decision better informed — Linda Bonyo, from Lawyer’s Hub #AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Sometimes we miss out on opportunities due to ignorance. There are opportunities out there that we can only find by reading wide, networking more, traveling, trying out new things — Linda Bonyo, from Lawyer’s Hub #AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Linda Bonyo – Tech & Immigration Advocate
1. Network aggressively
2. Move in a pack, don’t move alone
3. Have a cross disciplinary mentality
4. Partner with the most unlikely people
5. Have an advisory board
6. Be ambitious #AWITKenya19 @AfricanWIT @MJCentre— m:\iss mercy (@ItsMercyMutuku) July 20, 2019
70% of training takes place in the industry and only 30% takes place in schools #AWITKenya19 #womenintech @AfricanWIT
— BetterPlans (@atienomelvine98) July 20, 2019
The Pitch Competition
Introducing the Judges for the #AWITKenya19 Pitch Competition. These are the ladies the startups need to impress this evening#Africa #WomenInTech #Business #Kenya #Tech pic.twitter.com/iaB9ARWYZ5
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
| EcoConcepts – They turn waste plastic, rubber, and sand into building blocks for housing. Their main target is families living within the rural areas and urban slums who are currently living in mud houses and houses made out of tin and nylon. They are currently seeking LEED certification and partnership with the government of Kenya to provide low-cost housing. More information here >> https://youtu.be/YNOpZqztVig |
| Afrofinity – an e-commerce platform focusing on hair and beauty products. Customers can source products and discover professional in their area while earning rewards. Beauty professionals who register with us can showcase their work, connect with new clients, and enjoy commissions on every sale they make through our store. What we are at a fundamental level is a platform that empowers independent beauty contractors, a vast majority of whom are women, to focus on running their businesses by taking most if the admin tasks off their hands. More info >> www.afrofinity.com |
| PajiAfriq – is a child-centered boardgame targeting 6-10-year-olds with the aim of enhancing parent-child interaction that enables the parent to understand their child by mostly understanding the child’s interest. The game gives the child a fun informal – out of the class way of learning about their families and their interest in general. |
| Sproutfy – an app centralized database for schools, automating their current manual practices. The app organizes and simplifies school data entry, significantly easing schools administrative duties. More info >> www.sproutfy.com |
| cleantweak – a digital marketing tool that collates all of your band’s content into one place. More info >> @LifelineContent |
Pitch Session
__________________________cleantweak a Digital Marketing tool that collates all of your brand’s content into one place more info >> @LifelineContent#AWITKenya19 #WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech @MJCentre pic.twitter.com/aQEMRbQfQm
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Pitch Session
________________________Sproutify is an ed-tech platform that enhances collaboration between parents, teachers, and administrators through the automation of student learning and administrative activities
More info >> https://t.co/uEoNDPujG5#AWITKenya19 pic.twitter.com/NHI55qC7DF
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Pitch Session
_____________________PajiAfriq a child-centered boardgame targeting 6 to 10-year-olds aimed at
enhancing parent-child interaction that enables the parent to understand their child
by mostly understanding the child’s interest.#AWITKenya19 #WomenInTech #Kenya pic.twitter.com/wLIiuWhNrQ— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Pitch Session
________________________Afrofinity, an e-commerce biz focused on the hair & beauty industry. Customers
can source products, discover professionals in their area, and earn rewards.More info >> https://t.co/QXuwSsQVfv#AWITKenya19 #WomenInTech #Africa #Kenya pic.twitter.com/pZ7JBZpXyv
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
1st Prize>> 3mths space @NairobiGarage, $5k AWS Credit, 50% off MEST membership
2nd Prize>> MEST honorary membership; 2months free membership & 30% off next months, $5k AWS Credit
3rd Prize>> 1mth @NairobiGarage membership, $5k AWS Credit. 50% off MEST membership#AWITKenya19 pic.twitter.com/X25rTCfArf
— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
DRUM ROLLS
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_______________PRIZE WINNERS OF THE PITCH CONTEST
_______________________#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Everyone is a winner but here’s the list
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#3 >> PajiAfriq, EcoConcepts, cleantweaks
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#2 >>Afrofinity
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#1 >> Sproutfy
__________________________#AWITKenya19#WomenInTech #Africa #Business #Kenya #Tech pic.twitter.com/XI9ZjjsxzJ— African WomenIn Tech (@AfricanWIT) July 20, 2019
Well, Sproutfy carried the day and bagged the AWIT Kenya 2019 prize. For more details not covered here, please follow the conversation across all social media using the hashtag #AWITKenya19. To view our other coverage of the entire conference, click here.
