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Need a Reason to attend Startup Weekend Nairobi?

February 22, 2012 //
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Ok, you’ve been hearing a lot about Startup Weekend lately…But maybe you aren’t still convinced as to WHY you should come…What’s in it for me, you ask? Well, allow me:

  1. Education: Startup Weekends are all about learning. At Startup Weekend Nairobi,   you will get a chance to learn a new skill, programming or business language. Even more cool, your mindset and approach to life and business will change.
  2. Enlarged network: Many other likeminded entrepreneurs will be attending this weekend. So it’s a safe bet that you will interact with other driven entrepreneurs who may be able to offer something new to your business, or in turn, give you the opportunity to offer them something in return.
  3. Learn how to launch a business: You’ve probably been sitting on your business idea for so long, and wondering how to move it to the next level. Usually, Startup Weekend focuses on techies. But in Startup Weekend Nairobi, we have opened it up to entrepreneurs in a variety of fields- IT, agribusiness, communications, science & technology. Remember that many business problems have a potential technology solution. During this weekend, you will have 54 hours to revolutionize your idea and move it to the next level… why would you want to miss that?
  4. Get face time with local and international mentors: No one is in a better position to help you than entrepreneurs who have tried (and sometimes failed) different business ventures. These are the kind of people that we are bringing to you during Startup Weekend Nairobi. The mentors, speakers, volunteers and judges that we have are seasoned entrepreneurs and will offer you invaluable advice and insight, something that you would probably have to pay heftily for.
  5. Get access to valuable start-up resources: The winning teams will not only get a cash prize, but also incubation in some of the top business incubators in Nairobi.  A business incubator will offer you business support, helpful seminars and workshops, office space, & free internet access and a chance to interact with potential investors.

If you are still not convinced, I don’t know what will. Grab your ticket now…don’t miss out on the chance of a lifetime.

 

Categories Internet Business, Speaking Engagements

NAILABS Strategy Presentation

May 31, 2010 //
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Strategy and business development Presentation

Strategy and Business Development presentation at Nailab (Nairobi Incubation Laboratory ) Nairobi Kenya, Nailab is a business incubator for what you would call  Heavy ICT entrepreneurs.

I have found myself being very passionate about incubating SME’s despite the challenges they face in the country and Nailab are a step ahead in this venture,they (was still negotiating my role) have formed an  incubation platform that gives assistance to young entrepreneurs to get a chance to concentrate on the core items like building  business structure’s around their innovations without the need of a high initial capital, this is a great team to work with, great ideas -one of their very successful project is the www.onepercentclub.com, I encourage you to become a member its Free.

Looking forward to my next speaking engagement, an exciting full day seminar on building online business! want to join us? contact’s here. The date to be confirmed by event organizer.

Categories Speaking Engagements

Hosting Delka Dinner

November 30, -0001 //
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them vs me :)

From Left: Sam Gichuru(Host) , Hon. George Saitoti (Guest Speaker), Erastus Mongare (Delka President), Dr Manu Chandaria (Patron)

The delka dinner was full of surprises, Penny walked unto me and said, “Sam our mc cannot be reached, here is the Mic, you are hosting the event” – I immediately lost my voice and at that point my future did not look too bright.. this was bound to go south, I had never hosted/Mceed anything in my life … She must have thought I nodded yes as acceptance.

Fear got the better of me when I saw the American ambassador to Kenya, Michael Ranneberger walk in, Minister of Internal Security Geoge Saitoti, Nigerain Ambassador to Kenya.. dignitaries after dignitaries… so in my panic I did what any decent human being should do in such situations, I ran to the business center got a computer and Google ” tips on how to be an MC“, – and the first tip was .. “a good MC should always be well prepared in advance…..”.

My relationship with Google has been serious jeopardized since then.

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