Breakout 2
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Saturday
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11:25 am
Aldrich 109
Startups

Scaling African Startups: From 0 to 100 and Beyond

In the past decade, the African continent has experienced a remarkable surge in startup activity, as many enterprising individuals have set their sights on solving local challenges through innovative solutions. However, this momentum has been met with a challenging year, where several startups have been forced to either shut down or significantly downsize to weather the current storm. This panel will focus on how African startups can scale from 0 to 1 and from 1 to 100 and how they can access capital, talent, and mentorship to fuel sustainable growth.

Scaling African Startups: From 0 to 100 and Beyond

In the past decade, the African continent has experienced a remarkable surge in startup activity, as many enterprising individuals have set their sights on solving local challenges through innovative solutions. However, this momentum has been met with a challenging year, where several startups have been forced to either shut down or significantly downsize to weather the current storm. This panel will focus on how African startups can scale from 0 to 1 and from 1 to 100 and how they can access capital, talent, and mentorship to fuel sustainable growth.

America/New_York
Feb 17, 2024 11:25 AM
Aldrich 109

Other Sessions

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Lunches
Saturday
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12:25 pm
Batten Hives 306
Thematic Lunch: Investing in Africa
Themed Networking Lunch
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Thematic Lunch: Investing in Africa

Connect with folks that are interested in and/or investing in Africa.

America/New_York
Feb 17, 2024 12:25 PM
Batten Hives 306
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Breakout 3
Saturday
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3:45 pm
Aldrich 112
Cultivating a Sports Ecosystem in Africa
Challenges and opportunities within the African sports ecosystem
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Cultivating a Sports Ecosystem in Africa

Africa is increasingly emerging as a dynamic player in the global sports arena. In recent years, African athletes have gained international recognition, and African sports federations have shown significant promise. This panel aims will delve into the challenges and opportunities within the African sports ecosystem, shedding light on unleashing talent, institutionalizing the appropriate infrastructure through smart investments and the path towards sports globalization. This panel will present viewpoints from across the sports ecosystem in Africa, including investors, operators, and former athletes.

America/New_York
Feb 17, 2024 3:45 PM
Aldrich 112
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Lunches
Saturday
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12:25 pm
Batten Hives 302
Special: TV Show (Shaka Ilembe Screening and Q&A with Nomzamo Mbatho
Screening of TV Show Shaka iLembe followed by Q&A with Executive Producer
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Special: TV Show (Shaka Ilembe Screening and Q&A with Nomzamo Mbatho

A special screening of snipptets from Shaka iLembe followed by Q&A with Nomzamo Mbatho, the Executive Producer, will explore deeper themes of global participation in telling authentic African narratives from the subjective gaze of the custodians. 


America/New_York
Feb 17, 2024 12:25 PM
Batten Hives 302