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Joined July 2012
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Born into a family of 10 siblings in Kenya, Salah was raised with an unshakable belief in the value of community and service. Salahโ€™s story is a powerful example of trusting in oneโ€™s abilities and purpose, even when the road ahead is uncertain. Read here: hubs.li/Q04jxq6C0
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What do we actually do at LaunchX? Hear from our alums about their experience, and join us on the journey of taking the risks that count. Fall applications are open! Apply here: hubs.li/Q04jyPQF0
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Congratulations to our Spring BootCamp cohort for taking their ideas and making them stronger, clearer, and more actionable. This is just the start! For Behruz, the experience was a masterclass in stepping out of his comfort zone and facing the fear of public pitching.
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The Ultimate Sprint: Flagship Entrepreneurship Program at @ucsandiego In just about a month, you'll sit directly in the driver's seat for a completely immersive founder experience. Your startup truly starts here.
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The LaunchX Innovation Program is a 3-week experience where Launchies work with a real corporate partner to solve a meaningful business problem, by conducting research, analyzing customer needs, developing prototypes, and pitching solutions directly to industry leaders.
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LaunchX Exploration Program is officially landing at UC San Diego from June 28 - July 11. Live the college life on campus, collaborate with a global crew, and get a taste of real startup life. Are you ready to explore?
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Join us in celebrating AwardX Kenya 26 winners ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place: EcoGlow ๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Place: HewaSafi ๐Ÿฅ‰ 3rd Place: VUNA ๐Ÿ’ก Innovation Award: Pesa Baridi Congratulations to all the teams who stepped up, pitched, and showed us the future of innovation in Kenya โœจ
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AwardX Europe is officially teaming up with Friends of Bata to co-create a new door for youth entrepreneurship ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บโœจ By joining forces, we are bridging the gap between classroom education and real-world market entry for the next generation of European builders.
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Welcome to AwardX! If you just hit follow, here is a quick breakdown. We host youth entrepreneurship competitions where you pitch your ideas, win cash funding, and get sponsored to join global LaunchX programs. Find an active competition to enter: hubs.li/Q04jxpj40
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Today, the LaunchX Online Startup Experience officially begins ๐ŸŒ What does that actually mean? It means replacing hypotheticals with tangible architecture. Instead of running business simulations, we are placing our global cohort directly inside active, operating startups.
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Meet the Team behind Summer โ€˜26 ๐Ÿš€ Here comes Deja, our Program Manager! She makes sure everything works behind the scenes so that Launchies can have fun, build a REAL startup, and meet lifelong friends and mentors. Deja and the team are here to help. We'll see you soon!
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4 programs, 1 mission: Making entrepreneurship accessible and practical๐Ÿš€ Whether youโ€™re learning startup basics, solving real business challenges, interning at a startup, or launching your own product, thereโ€™s a place for you at LaunchX Summer 2026 Online Edition ๐ŸŒ
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On the edge of our seats waiting for summer, and well ... LaunchX Summer Programs! 6 programs that cover from the fundamentals of entrepreneurship to the very end outcome of launching your venture into the real world. And undeniably many connections along the way ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿ’›
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Meet the Team behind Summer โ€˜26 ๐Ÿš€ Say hello to Forest! As the person responsible for the overall health of LaunchX, he balances the big picture: driving our organization's growth while ensuring our founders have an incredible experience.
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Meet Florent โ€œFloโ€ Nduwayezu, final judge at AwardX Kenya ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Flo is an early-stage investor, a builder of the African startup ecosystem. After bringing his expertise to an East Africa-focused investment fund, he invests with FP Capital, backing pre-seed to Series A startups.
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Meet the Top 10 Finalists for AwardX Kenya 26 ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช These brilliant young innovators have been selected to take the stage and pitch their game-changing solutions. ๐Ÿ“ M-PESA Foundation Academy, Thika ๐Ÿ“… Saturday, May 23, 2026 โฐ 9:00 AM โ€“ 1:00 PM (EAT)
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AwardX Kenya Demo Day is almost here ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Join us as Kenyaโ€™s brightest young innovators take the stage to pitch bold ideas, tackle real-world challenges, and shape the future of Africa. ๐Ÿ“ M-PESA Foundation Academy, Thika ๐Ÿ“… Saturday, May 23, 2026 โฐ 9:00 AM โ€“ 1:00 PM (EAT)
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Europeโ€™s next generation of founders is about to take the stage ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Proudly sponsored by Friends of Bata, AwardX Europe is here to bridge the gap between "just an idea" and a world-class startup. Applications close on July 1. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply at hubs.li/Q04g6CCf0
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We love our LaunchX community. From Launchies to instructors, every individual plays a big part in making each summer so memorable. Thank you to our incredible Advisor, Anna Camilla Larson (Founder, Artist & Writer), for perfectly capturing the exact vibe of our programs๐Ÿ’กโœจ
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