We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mohamed (Mo) Elshenawy, President and Chief Technology Officer of Cruise, as an Independent Board Director and Technical Advisor. As one of the most prominent global leaders in artificial intelligence, Elshenawy brings a wealth of technical expertise, including leading and scaling a team of approximately 2,500 engineers at Cruise across its AI, robotics, simulation, product engineering, and data and machine learning platforms. He will be instrumental in accelerating our technology development, scaling our systems, and pushing the boundaries of our artificial intelligence tools and capabilities. We firmly believe that Mo’s wealth of knowledge will be vital in establishing us as a world-class tech leader from Africa, redefining global innovation standards. Mo is a true trailblazer, and we couldn’t be more proud to have him on board! Welcome, Mo! Read more below.
Wasoko
Internet Marketplace Platforms
Help communities across Africa get more for less
About us
Wasoko is transforming communities across Africa by revolutionizing access to essential goods and services. By connecting small shops to the digital economy, we fix inefficient supply chains and provide services that were previously unavailable. Wasoko aims to provide everything a retailer needs, no wholesalers or banks necessary. Thousands of retailers across Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda use Wasoko's mobile ordering and delivery service to receive the goods they need as quickly and cheaply as possible while also accessing growth financing for the first time.
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http://www.wasoko.com
External link for Wasoko
- Industry
- Internet Marketplace Platforms
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Nairobi
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2013
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Nairobi, ke
Employees at Wasoko
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Omar Darwazah
Managing Director & General Partner at AAF Management Ltd. | Kauffman Fellow | Wharton 40 Under 40
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Ernesto DiGiambattista
Managing Director @ Genesis Accel | COO @ Genesis Global |Technology Investments
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Ariel Maidansky
EV Charging | Business development | Partnerships
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Kenza Lahlou
Co-founder & Managing Partner, Outlierz Ventures | Venture Capital | Africa | Kauffman Fellow
Updates
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🚀 Wasoko and MaxAB Complete Landmark Merger: Transforming Africa's Informal Retail Sector We’re excited to announce the successful completion of our merger with MaxAB, transforming us from a B2B e-commerce company into a multi-vertical B2B ecosystem serving Africa’s $600 billion informal retail sector. This powerful alliance enables us to revolutionise the accessibility and affordability of essential goods while significantly expanding our fintech offerings across the continent. Key highlights: Expanded reach: Now serving over 450,000 merchants across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt, and Morocco. Enhanced fintech services: Offering e-payments, credit financing, and digital top-ups to a broader network of retailers. Boosting regional integration: Facilitating intra-African trade and economic growth by ensuring seamless movement of goods across East and North Africa. Integrated technology: Utilising advanced AI algorithms trained on high-quality localised data to optimise delivery routes and other services to retailers. By combining our strengths, we empower retailers to grow their businesses and better serve their communities. Together, we’re building a stronger foundation for Africa’s economic future and proving that our continent can produce world-class tech giants. Thank you to our partners, customers, and stakeholders for your unwavering support. Together, we’ll reach even greater milestones! #AfricaRising #Ecommerce #Fintech #RetailTransformation #IntraAfricaTrade #WasokoMaxAB
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Here's to the incredible mothers across Africa! Your strength and love inspire us every day. As we work towards our mission of helping communities to get more for less, we honor the remarkable mothers who embody resilience and determination. Happy Mother's Day! hashtag #Wasoko
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Eid Mubarak to all celebrating! May this special day bring joy, peace, and blessings to you and your loved ones. 🌙✨ #EidMubarak
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Our Employee Spotlight series is back in action for 2024, and we're kicking things off with none other than our IT Support Manager extraordinaire, Harrison Muhia! 🌟 Curious about what he gets up to when he's not busy fixing computers and keeping our tech running smoothly? Read below! #EmployeeSpotlight #MeetTheTeam
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Reflecting on the blessings of this Good Friday, may peace and hope fill your hearts today and always. 🙏 #GoodFriday
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Recently, the CGAP team connected with us to delve into how Wasoko uses the credit ordering system and shed light on the transformative power of our BNPL services in alleviating capital financing challenges for our valued customers. A big thank you to Alexander G. Sotiriou and Salome W. Kimani, PhD for their invaluable contributions and for engaging with our micro-retailers. Together, we're shaping the future of finance, one innovative solution at a time. #embeddedfinance #bnpl #fintech