Impact Africa Network

Thank You, Libby Duane Adams! We’re incredibly grateful to Libby, Co-founder of Alteryx—and our valued Strategic Advisor at Impact Africa Network —for sharing her wisdom and entrepreneurial journey during yesterday’s fireside chat. Here are our key takeaways from the conversation: ➖No Overnight Success Building a business isn’t about quick wins. Entrepreneurship is a long-term journey, not a race. Success comes from focusing on building the best version of your company—forget the exit strategy and commit to the process. ➖Dream Big, Face the Criticism To lead innovation, you must visualize what’s possible, even if others doubt you. Fear of failure can fuel resilience and push you to make the impossible happen. Thank you, Libby Duane Adams, for your mentorship, guidance, and for the impactful conversations! Lucky to have you as part of our team! Hosted by Mathenge Waweru #ImpactAfricaNetwork #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Innovation #Gratitude

Since 2019, we have been on a mission to empower young, talented Africans to shape the future as innovators and entrepreneurs. Here’s what we’ve accomplished together: ➖130 Fellows involved in our journey ➖17+ Projects created and worked on  ➖6 Spinouts creating sustainable startups ➖300+ Jobs Created since 2019 And we’re just getting started. Our 10 10 10 Vision drives us forward: ➖Launch 10 scaleups ➖Create 10,000 jobs ➖Achieve $10 billion in portfolio valuation Let’s keep building a future of opportunity and transformation! Visit our website to explore ways to collaborate, mentor, or support our mission: https://lnkd.in/eD_Nwv8s Shukran, ElevateHR Africa, Kinetic Education, LaunchPad Innovation Campus, Roots Africa, the Bridge #ImpactAfricaNetwork #Innovation #StartupStudio #Entrepreneurship #CommunityDevelopment

A Huge Congratulations to Shukran 🎉 As one of the innovative startups in our portfolio at Impact Africa Network, they are redefining financial inclusion in Africa by revolutionizing digital tipping. Out of 16,000 companies worldwide, they were recognized as one of the Top 100 to participate in the Entrepreneurship World Cup by Global Entrepreneurship Network in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A special shoutout to Mathenge Waweru, co-founder of Shukran, for pitching and showcasing how they are transforming digital tipping across Africa. We’re proud to be part of your journey!🚀 #ImpactAfricaNetwork #Shukran

Thank You, Eric CARREEL! We were honored to host Eric CARREEL, a visionary tech engineer, serial entrepreneur and the Chairman of Withings and Invoxia for an incredible fireside chat last night. His insights left us inspired and deeply reflective. Key Takeaways: ✅Customer empathy isn’t just a principle—it’s the foundation for creating meaningful, lasting products. ✅Success lies in finding the perfect balance between what’s technically possible and what truly solves human needs. Thank you, Éric, for sharing your wisdom and showing us the power of innovation rooted in understanding and purpose. Hosted by Shalom Nyende #ImpactAfricaNetwork #Innovation #EricCarreel

LaunchPad Innovation Campus: The heartbeat and nerve center of Nairobi's startup ecosystem At Impact Africa Network, we’ve created a vibrant HQ that unites entrepreneurs, information, and resources under one roof to build Africa’s future - Launchpad Innovation Campus. Launchpad is more than a workspace; it’s a dynamic hub where ideas become solutions to Africa’s challenges through startups we've built like Shukran, Roots Africa, ElevateHR Africa and the Bridge It's also where young talent takes flight, empowered through our Innovation Fellowship Program. As our community manager, Marion Mbogo shared ''its journey from an empty property to a dynamic space has been transformative. Today, with areas for focused work, collaboration, and creativity, it is an unconventional, inspiring home for innovation.'' Visit their website to learn more and come see where it all happens - https://launchpadke.com/ #ImpactAfricaNetwork #LaunchpadInnovationcampus #AfricaFuture

Thank you Gwynne Shotwell!✨ We’re grateful to Gwynne, President and COO of SpaceX for joining us in a fireside chat and sharing her experience. Our biggest takeaway? ''For any business, failure is an essential part of success. Companies foster progress and drive innovation through risks and the willingness to “fail fast” in the development phase. Pushing boundaries early helps ensure they reach the market stronger''. Thank you Gwynne, for inspiring us to keep moving forward! Hosted by: Mark Orina #ImpactAfricaNetwork #Leadership #Innovation

Lighting the Path for the Next Generation 🌟 Empowering young people through leading by example. ''It’s about more than giving advice—it’s about showing up, sharing knowledge, and inspiring others. When one person’s “candle” is lit, they become a guiding light for others.'' - Mark Karake Together, we’re creating a ripple effect through mentorship and growth to uplift the youth and shape a brighter future through our fellowship program. ✨ Join us in this mission, visit our website to learn how: https://lnkd.in/eD_Nwv8s #ImpactAfricaNetwork #EmpowerTheYouth #LeadByExample

Reflecting on Our Journey Since 2019! 🌟 Through 11 cohorts and over 130 fellows, our fellowship Program continues to nurture future leaders. With 62% female representation, we’re committed to empowering a diverse, driven community. Each fellow gains hands-on experience and plays a vital role in our mission to drive change and innovation across Africa. This is just the beginning—here's to many more milestones and impactful journeys ahead! 🚀 Visit our website to explore ways to collaborate, mentor, or support the mission - https://lnkd.in/eD_Nwv8s #ImpactAfricaNetwork #InnovationFellowship #EmpoweringLeaders #FellowshipProgram

A Vision for Transformative Leadership in Africa 🌍 The mission of our founder, Mark Karake, is clear: "leverage venture building and entrepreneurship to develop leaders who, through financial success and influence, can step into the public sphere and drive the transformative change Africa needs." At Impact Africa Network this is what we strive for. Empowering the next generation of changemakers dedicated to building Africa’s future. ✨ Be part of our journey! Visit our website to explore ways to collaborate, mentor, or support the mission - https://lnkd.in/eD_Nwv8s #ImpactAfricaNetwork #FutureLeaders #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipDevelopment

Empowering Africa’s Future Innovators! 🌟 Through our 12-month Innovation Fellowship Program, we equip talented college graduates with hands-on experience in real startups, mentorship from global experts, and immersion in a high-performance entrepreneurial environment. Fellows learn by doing, developing skills that go beyond the classroom to make a lasting impact. Together, we’re building a community of driven innovators who are shaping Africa's digital future. Interested in supporting our journey? Visit our website to learn more about sponsorships and partnerships! - https://lnkd.in/eD_Nwv8s #ImpactAfricaNetwork #InnovationFellowship #AfricaFuture #Entrepreneurship #YouthEmpowerment