About this event
#ConnectingCommunities is Back!
In the 2nd edition of our #ConnectingCommunities series, we will be talking with some of the foremost community builders within the Kenyan innovation ecosystem on Co-Creation & Collaboration.
Thoughts that will be on the table for discussion:
- How can we build a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing between communities?
- What's the state of the ecosystem? What’s missing and how can we fill that gap in partnership with other key stakeholders?
- Are startups over-taught and under-funded? What are the current needs of innovators? Are we addressing that? What more could be done to attract necessary capital for innovators?
- And the future, that is, what’s the next frontier in building and supporting sustainable startups?
Leading the discussion will be a panel made up of:
- Pat Okello, Founder of Kayana
- James Odede, Founder of Lake Hub
- Mercy Kimalat, Partnerships & Communications Manager - E4Impact
- Joram Mwinamo, Founder of SNDBX and
- Moderated by Asha Mwilu, Founder of Debunk Media.
Happening on Livestorm.co on Wednesday, 30th June 2021 from 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm
#ConnectingCommunities is a joint initiative between Metta and Nairobi Garage to bring together like-minded people in the innovation ecosystem.
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Team member
Nairobi Garage Coworking Office Space @ Nairobi GarageT
We strongly believe that connecting, networking, and engaging through our networking events can strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Kenya.
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Guest speaker
Patricia Okello Co-Founder @ Kayana CreativeG
Patricia is passionate about empowering women & a strong believer that women entrepreneurs will be in the frontline in changing Africa for the better. She is the Co-Author of – A Candid Handbook for Women doing Business in Kenya & the founder of Candid Conversations: Circles for Women in Business.
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Guest speaker
James Odede Co-Founder & CEO @ Lakehub FoundationG
James is passionate about technology, education, and grassroots social entrepreneurship in Africa. He has brought together the technology community of Western Kenya, raised funding from local and international partners, and built Kenya’s first technology innovation hub outside Nairobi.
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Guest speaker
William Chesoni Events & Comms Associate @ Mettā NairobiG
As the Events & Communications Associate at Metta, William's role involves planning, organizing & running both virtual and in-person events. He is also responsible for the Newsletter, Podcast distribution, as well as sharing info relating to programs, organized by Metta & its partners.
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Guest speaker
Asha Mwilu Founder and Editor at Large @ Debunk MediaG
Asha is an award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker & founder of Debunk Media. She has spent 9 years covering current affairs, politics and agriculture in Kenya’s major newsrooms. She was the 2016 CNN African journalist of the year.
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Guest speaker
Joram Mwinamo Co-founder and CEO @ SNDBXG
Fondly referred to as the Chief Entrepreneur in East Africa, Joram has constantly been involved in policy development and championing for a better SME growth environment. His high entrepreneurial empathy and strategic mind have seen him inspire the success of many businesses.
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Guest speaker
Mercy Kimalat Partnerships & Communications Manager @ E4ImpactG
Mercy has vast experience in designing and managing impact-driven programs across diverse sectors in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. At E4Impact, she plays a vital role in growing the brand and fostering collaboration.
Nairobi Garage
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