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Hear from individuals who completed our Innovation Fellowship Program and are now leading startups that are solving real-world problems and transforming lives. 🚀This is proof that with the right support, anything is possible. #impactafricanetwork#Innovation
We were super honoured to host Will Grannis, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at @Google Cloud, for a Fireside Chat.
Key Takeaways:
âž–Innovation begins with chasing the right problem to solve.
#ImpactAfricaNetwork#FiresideChat#GoogleCloud
We were honoured to host @briansharples, Chairman of the board of @GoDaddy, for an Ecosystem Tour at our LaunchPad Coworking.
We’re truly grateful to have him as one of our champions and supporters on this journey to transform Africa’s innovation landscape.
#ImpactAfricaNetwork
We had the privilege of hosting @juliebornstein, Founder & CEO of @shopondaydream, for an inspiring Fireside Chat.
Key takeaway that stood out for us:
➖Be deeply confident in what you’re building and why you’re the right person (or team) to build it.
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Our AI Hackathon in partnership with Inflection AI is officially underway! 🎉From early morning energy to teams diving into code, ideas, and collaboration, the room is buzzing with innovation.
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A huge thank you to Michael Clifford, education entrepreneur and thought leader, for joining us for an inspiring Fireside Chat!
Key Takeaway:
âž–In business, the hierarchy of importance is sales, finance, and then everything else.
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We’re back with our 4th AI Hackathon of 2025 in partnership with @inflectionAI. This time, we’re tackling one of the most pressing challenges of our time, climate change.
August 30th at @LaunchPad_KE
Register here and see you soon: lu.ma/azqsrl6x#AIForGood
Thank you to everyone who showed up, built boldly, and brought the energy! Our latest AI Hackathon was our biggest one yet, with over 110 attendees and 23 projects built in just one day!
We’re so proud of this growing community of creators and problem-solvers.
#AIForAll
Interested in partnering with us to empower the next wave of AI talent in Africa? We’re looking for sponsors, partners, and ecosystem collaborators to join us for the next editions.
Get in touch: lnkd.in/djJ3wV87#FutureOfWork#TechForAfrica#AIForAl
Thank you, Brad Feld @bfeld, for the amazing fireside chat!
Key takeaway:
It’s okay to struggle. Burnout, exhaustion, and uncertainty are part of the journey, whether in startups, work, or life. What matters is recognising it, understanding why, and taking steps to change it.
Hear directly from past participants as they share how the AI Hackathon pushed them out of their comfort zones, sparked new ideas, and connected them with other innovators.
We’re back this Saturday, July 5th, at @LaunchPad_KE Coworking! Theme: AI, The Future of Work.
A big thank you to Lauren @Laur_Ly for joining us for an inspiring learning session.
Key takeaways that stuck with us:
When teams truly own an idea, they grow through both their wins and their mistakes. Ownership leads to learning and ultimately, excellence.
#LearningCulture
Whether you’re a developer, designer, data enthusiast, or passionate about solving real problems, this is your space to collaborate, build, and lead.
âž–Real-world challenges
âž–Cross-functional teams
âž–Prizes, mentorship & visibility
Let’s build what Africa needs together.