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Elevating African Startups: SAIC Boostup Bootcamp & Forum at ASEB 2023 In an inspiring display of commitment to entrepreneurial growth, the Southern Africa Innovation Collective (SAIC) brought its esteemed Boostup program to the 2023 Africa Startup Ecosystem Builders Summit & Awards(ASEB) , hosted in the vibrant city of Nairobi, Kenya. The Boostup Bootcamp and SAIC Forum were designed to empower startup founders with the tools, knowledge, and networks needed to thrive in today's competitive landscape. We are proud to unveil the video highlights from these groundbreaking events, capturing the essence of innovation, collaboration, and strategic thinking that define Africa's burgeoning startup ecosystem. Event Insights: Boostup Bootcamp: A deep dive into an intensive learning and mentoring experience where startups honed their skills, refined pitches, and engaged with seasoned mentors and investors. SAIC Forum: A platform where ecosystem builders, innovators, and policymakers discussed the future of entrepreneurship in Africa, sharing insights and forging partnerships to support startup success across the continent. The participation of SAIC’s Boostup program at ASEB 2023 marks a significant milestone in our collective journey to nurture and celebrate African innovation and entrepreneurship. Engaging with this post can help amplify the success stories and lessons learned from these events. Like, comment, and share to show your support for Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Join us in applauding the entrepreneurs and innovators shaping Africa's future. Let's discuss: How can we further support the growth and global impact of African startups? #SAICBoostup #ASEB2023 #AfricanInnovation #StartupGrowth #Entrepreneurship #InnovationForum #StartupEcosystem #NairobiEvent #TechStartups Evanah Serumola Mxolisi Booi Sina Legong (CinaWood/GeekQueen) Palesa Antony Thabiso Mashaba

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We're sure that all of you have seen these startups or at least heard their names. But did you know that Ukrainians founded each of them?⚡️🔥 Could you quickly scroll through and find out what we're talking about? And write to us in the comments about other Ukrainian startups you know👇 #UkrainianStartups #Innovations #DNC_IT

🚀A new article for early stage startups is out, where Sviatoslav Sviatnenko, founder & CEO of INNOV8, founder of Mission Possible, talks to SPEKA about going global, pitching projects, and the Ukrainian startup ecosystem🚀 Also, Sviatoslav Sviatnenko provided practical advice for entrepreneurs and shared his own experience in developing startups. Read the full article at the link 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/dSSg9ZJH

🚀A new article for early stage startups is out, where Sviatoslav Sviatnenko, founder & CEO of INNOV8, founder of Mission Possible, talks to SPEKA about going global, pitching projects, and the Ukrainian startup ecosystem🚀 Also, Sviatoslav Sviatnenko provided practical advice for entrepreneurs and shared his own experience in developing startups. Read the full article at the link 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/dSSg9ZJH

2 weeks ago, we discussed Alternative Funding Avenues for Startups in Africa (link to the conversation in the comments) but not enough on Revenue Generation. Tanya Kabuya - A Fractional CMO for Startups who has worked extensively in the African Startup space shares with us, if bootstrapping is ever given a fighting chance and how to strategically approach Revenue Generation when starting and growing your startup. Join us and invite a startup founder if you know one. #TheStateOfStartupsInAfrica

Let's make an international impact with our thriving startups from Lithuania.🦄🦄🦄 The 2023 Dealroom.co report is out, and it's clear: Lithuania is leading the way in the Baltic region's startup growth. 🙌 Lithuanian startups raised €292M this year. Since 2018, the value of our startups has grown 7.1x,, much more than the average in Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltics. And of course, I’m proud and happy to see smeGo is highlighted as a rising star. 🚀 I’m leaving the link to the report in the comments, if you would be interested to learn more! #smeGo #startupecosystem #startupgrowth

Exciting news in the #startup world! Ecobora, Association of Green Champions, Gwiji, Novek and Syna Consultancy, five promising startups, are set to receive Sh81 million in funding to scale their businesses. Highlighted by Business Daily Africa, this funding from Transform at MovingWorlds is a crucial step in supporting the next wave of game-changers and industry leaders. A testament to the growing innovation and entrepreneurial spirit in our region. Check out the full article for more details on these startups and the expected impact of this funding: https://lnkd.in/dGeNdKWM

Do you remember the excitement of doing something for the first time? I recently had the chance to attend my first startup showcase, thanks to African Angel Academy. The event featured 15 inspiring startups from across Africa, and it was an eye-opening experience. I connected with brilliant founders and angel investors, all working on groundbreaking solutions. As part of the experience, I was tasked with selecting two startups. My top picks were: 1. Loop Pet Food: A Kenyan company led by Laura Stanford, Amit Grabovski and team innovating with local ingredients, to create balanced dry pet food. 2. X-VSN Illuminate: A South African startup founded by Janet Sawari offering a cost-effective solution for real-time CCTV footage analysis, enhancing security and operational compliance. Check out the accompanying blog post for a look into why the startups stand out https://lnkd.in/d22x2Kdq For investors, scouts, and even founders, do you remember the first startup you believed in and championed?