The KINU Innovation Center is hosting a discussion on venture capital – the first of its kind – today Monday 18th February at 7:00pm at the KINU headquarters. This discussion series, focused on securing venture capital and funding in the Tanzanian and Pan-African context, will host an audience with key VC stakeholders.
Today’s speakers will include:
Mbwana Alliy, Managing Partner – Savannah Fund
Mbwana Alliy is the founder and managing partner of the Savannah Fund, an Africa focused Technology Venture Capital fund. He is passionate about product development and launching new ventures in technology. He is an experienced Product Manager within consumer web, enterprise Software & SaaS.
Natalino Mwenda, Founder & CEO Rasello
Natalino Mwenda is an entrepreneur and innovator whose passion for design, creativity, and developing strong brand visual identities has allowed him to develop multiple visual identities for brands. He is the Founder and CEO of Rasello, Africa’s upcoming cloud based relationship management system.
Eric Mutta, Managing Director Problem Solved
Eric Mutta has been dismantling things to see how they work since he was a little boy. Now, 29 years later, he enjoys putting things together to change how the world works. A software engineer, with 16 years in the field, Eric loves a good challenge and spends his time building software to help small businesses grow. He believes technology in the hands of inspired people is the fuel that will drive Tanzania onto the global stage.
What’s in it for young people?
This series at KINU can help aspiring entrepreneurs in two ways: First, it can inform on the venture capital market, particularly what investors are interested in. Second, it can cultivate a network of resources that can collectively achieve economies of scale.
This post was developed from core press release text provided by KINU.
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