Tag: Female-founder
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She Codes Africa Announces Advisory Board Members to Empower Women and Girls in STEM
She Code Africa, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering and celebrating girls and women in tech across Africa, has announced its advisory board members. They aim to bring these members together to expand their reach and guarantee a continuous sustainable future for women and young girls in STEM across the African continent. We’re on a…
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Startup Spotlight: Lami
Lami is on a mission to change the narrative in a continent where insurance penetration stands at a mere 3%. Founded by Kenyan entrepreneur Jihan Abass, Lami is an insurtech startup that seeks to make insurance accessible and affordable for millions of Africans. Lami’s approach focuses on building trust, delivering value, and establishing security through…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Dr Ayanna Howard
Dr Ayanna Howard is an American Roboticist, entrepreneur and educator, currently serving as the dean of the Ohio College of Engineering, a position she has held since becoming the first woman to lead the institution. Howard’s interest with artificial intelligence (AI) led her to join Axcelia Inc., where she helped develop technologies like Evolver, the…
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Startup Spotlight: Akiba Digital
Akiba Digital, founded by Tebogo Mokwena in 2017, is a data and technology company that empowers SMEs to improve their risk score and keep their businesses financially healthy. Akiba Digital’s solutions address an important challenge in Africa, where nearly 80% of SMEs and people need access to traditional credit scoring. Using alternative datasets, the company…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Ejide Akinbiyi
Ejide Akinbiyi is an entrepreneur and CEO of MaterialsPro, an on-demand procurement and supply chain platform designed specifically for the construction industry. With over 13 years of experience building and scaling products, Ejide is passionate about using technology to drive innovation and make a lasting impact. Her journey began in various roles at prominent companies…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Mitchelle Chibundu
Mitchelle Chibundu, popularly known as Designer Babe (DB), is a leading Global Product Design expert and multimedia creator. She is also an author helping aspiring designers find their footing in tech.She founded Designer Babe, a booming community with over 60,000 members that helps designers learn, grow, and thrive. Mitchelle’s passion lies in solving complex problems…
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Startup Spotlight: Sabi
Sabi is a solutions-oriented company that has significantly impacted the global supply chain services industry. It was founded in 2020 by Anu Adasolum and has helped underserved merchants worldwide in sourcing and distributing physical goods and commodities across different markets. They provide services like Sabi Market, TRACE, and Financial Services. Sabi market assists local distributors…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Peace Itimi
Peace Itimi is a dedicated storyteller, teacher, and passionate advocate for empowering people and businesses. With over eight years of experience leading marketing teams and consulting on growth for top companies in Africa and emerging markets, she has built a reputation as a global thought leader. Her marketing expertise covers different sectors, such as social…
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Papcup: Sânziana Foia’s Alternative Solution to Uncomfortable Smear Test
Image From BBC News Sânziana Foia, a PhD student in bioengineering at Imperial College London, has developed a groundbreaking system called Papcup. This device allows women to test themselves for cervical cancer using a menstrual blood sample from the comfort of their own homes. Sânziana’s idea was born from her uncomfortable experience with her first…
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Startup Spotlight: ProductDive
ProductDive is a vibrant community dedicated to supporting product managers in their careers. They provide networking opportunities, webinars, practical workshops, resources, and mentorship to product managers. Founded by Tobi Otokiti in 2019, the platform trains, elevates skillsets and provides everything product managers need to help them get a new job, get promoted, and connect to…