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SUMMARY:Fireside Chats // China As A Consumer Market
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats // China As A Consumer Market\nChina is one of the most fast-paced and rewarding business environments in the world. \nIn fact\, every large multinational you know of\, from Apple to Volkswagen\, Starbucks\, you name it… is likely to have a massive presence in China. So\, you\, too\, should not be left behind. \nSome interesting statistics to look into; China is now the world’s second-largest consumer market\, boasting a middle-income group of over 400 million people.  \nRetail sales of consumer goods were 44.1 trillion yuan (about 6.97 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2021\, seeing an increase of 1.1 times\, compared with 2012. \nChinese people have become more well-off compared with 10 years ago\, therefore\, boosting the country’s per capita disposable income to reach 32\,189 yuan in 2020\, more than double the figure of 2010. \nIn light of this\, it is no surprise that China is now the number one world destination for foreign direct investment\, according to recent UN figures. \nSo what exactly is fueling foreign companies to continuously cash in on Chinese consumer markets? What benefits can your business tap into from the Chinese market? And how has the Chinese business environment improved over time even as the market gets ranked in the 31st position of the economies in the world bank’s ease of doing business report? \n \nTo demystify the Chinese Market and have a clear picture of the China Market\, join us for a Fireside Chat on China as a Consumer market with Cheng Cheng Ph.D.- Program Director\, A Green Revolution for Africa\,  Allen Lu- Marketing Manager\, Kilimall and April Long- Founder\, Naskia Handmade. The session will be moderated by Sharon Ngugi\, Marketing Manager\, Nairobi Garage. \nDuring the session\, the panel will also share the steps of starting or setting up a business in China as a foreigner\, from picking a location to hiring your first employees. \nRSVP your attendance and see you then \nWhen: Wednesday\, 22nd February\nWhere: Nairobi Garage // Kilimani\nTime: 5:00 PM\nRSVP\nAbout the speakers\nCheng  Cheng    PhD \nBefore joining  AGRA\,  Cheng served as  Chief  Economist at Made in Africa Initiative and  Senior  Advisor for  UNDP  Asia  &  Pacific between  2018  – 2020.   \nBefore  MIAI\,  Cheng worked as a Research  Fellow for the  Chongyang Institute for  Financial  Studies\, at the Renmin  University of  China.   \nDr.  Cheng has published dozens of articles in Chinese and international journals\,  He co-authored two books both on development economics and finances in  Africa.   \nHis own book  “Official  Development  Finance with  Chinese  Characteristics: New Model for China-Africa Cooperation” was published in  Aug  2018 by the Renmin  University Press.  He is also a  frequent commentator for several television networks.  \nAlliance for  Green  Revolution in  Africa\,  or  AGRA\, is an alliance of varied agencies in  Africa’s agriculture sector for the benefit of small-hold farmers and farming communities across the continent.   \nSince  2006\,  AGRA has worked with partners across  Africa to deliver a  set of proven solutions to smallholder farmers and thousands of indigenous  African agriculture enterprises.  \nAGRA is catalyzing an  Inclusive  Agricultural  Transformation in  Africa by increasing incomes and improving food security for over  30 million farming households in  14  focus countries by  2022.  \nIn  AGRA’s making of  New  Strategy  2030\,  China is expected to play a  bigger role in the development of  Africa’s agriculture sector in manners such as south-south-cooperati on\,  technology transfer\,  experience sharing\,  infrastructure improvement\, and trade facilitation.  \nWhen: Wednesday\, 22nd February\nWhere: Nairobi Garage // Kilimani\nTime: 5:00 PM\nRSVP
URL:https://nairobigarage.com/event/fireside-chats-china-as-a-consumer-market/
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chats // Demystifying Venture Studio Model
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats // Demystifying Venture Studio Model\nVenture Studios are taking the startup world by storm.  \nIt is recorded that since 2013\, this new business model for creating startups is becoming increasingly popular across the world.  \nIn a span of about 7 years\, Enhance Ventures reported in 2020 that there are roughly 560 such studios across the globe\,  representing more than 625% growth in the studio market\,.building numerous unicorns globally like Hims\, Snowflake\, and MongoDB.  \nIt is clear that venture studios are undoubtedly disrupting the startup world\, and many people credit the  success of venture studios to several unique attributes of this model\, e.g. they provide companies with experienced entrepreneurs and investors\, a creative environment\, corporate partnerships\,  and large investors looking to build companies.  \nBut what exactly are venture studios? Venture Studios are a new way to create companies by working on a project from as early as the problem-identification stage to launch\, and this greater involvement allows the venture studio to retain more equity and returns. \nUnlike traditional entrepreneurship where one team works on a single idea\, venture studios defy the odds by bringing together talented entrepreneurs\, investors\, designers\, and engineers to repeatedly create successful startups at scale. \nUnderstanding venture studios and their growing role is essential for anyone operating in the startup ecosystem. Whether you’re looking to start\, work with\, or invest in a venture studio\, or simply looking to familiarize yourself with the model\, \nJoin us for a Fireside Chats Session with Adelaide Muthang’i Venture Sourcing Analyst at Founders Factory Africa\, John Kamara Founder Adanian Labs\, Ruth Bertens\, Managing Partner & Co-Founder Pyramidia Ventures and Ben Peterson\, Founder and CEO Purple Elephant Ventures as we try to demystify this phenomenal disruptor in the startup world and get a better understanding of the history of venture studios and their strategies.  \nWe will also explore the structural\, operational\, and financial factors that impact studio performance. And finally\, evaluate the studio industry’s track record and future outlook to determine how the model stacks up to other asset classes like venture capital.  \nTo book your slot\, kindly RSVP here \nWhen: Wednesday\, 16th November \nWhere: Nairobi Garage // Kilimani \nTime: 5:00 PM \nRSVP
URL:https://nairobigarage.com/event/demystifying-venture-studio-model/
CATEGORIES:Fireside Chats
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Work-life Balance
DESCRIPTION:Work-life balance for many women seems like a far off vision that they can only dream of!\nIn recent years we have seen a steep increase in the number of female founders starting and scaling their businesses to global standards both in Kenya and Africa at large.  \nIt’s exciting to live in an era where women are empowered and have access to diverse opportunities that help improve the quality of their lives. Well\, we know the famous quote that states that when you educate the woman you educate the whole society. Much as we have seen the rise in female founders\, we have also experienced an extraordinary shift in women occupying the executive c-suite positions in various local & international companies. One exciting example is the former Chief Consumer Business Officer of Safaricom PLC\, Mulinge Sylvia who was recently appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Uganda.  \nWe can’t forget the huge milestone that another female founder\, Hilda Moraa crossed with her company Pezesha when they recently raised $11M backed by Women’s World Banking\, Cardano parent IOG. With these developments comes the greater challenge of these women having to pursue work-life balance so as to ensure that every facet of their lives thrive. The Covid-19 pandemic introduced a whole new dimension with the increased cases of remote working with women having to manage their jobs\, relationships\, parenting responsibilities and life in general.  \nThe innate desire of every human being is to live a fulfilling life\, one that touches on their innermost wants and needs that enable them to live out their purpose. According to research done by the American Psychological Association\, they deemed work-life balance an unattainable myth. Instead they advised women to seek help\, prioritize the roles and learn to rest. \nWe are excited to host a Fireside chat with phenomenal women who are breaking barriers in business and in the corporate world to Demystify Work-life balance: Igniting That Inner Spark\, Thriving in the different facets of life & Living Unapologetically. In the panel we have Wamuyu Kiragu\, Managing Director Pulse East Africa\, Pinky Ghelani\, Budding Entrepreneur\, Monicah Mugure\, Senior Payments Solutions Expert & Global Mentor\, Faith Muturi: Managing Partner Delve Training Limited & Nadia Ahmed: Chief Administrative Secretary Ministry of ICT\, Innovation & Youth Affairs ( Kenya’s youngest assistant minister) moderated by Sharon Ngugi: Marketing Manager Nairobi Garage. \nThe women will delve into their experiences building from the ground up\, challenges they have faced\, managing the various roles in their lives and ways they have managed to live unapologetically and thrive in their spheres of influence.  \nOctober being Breast Cancer Awareness month\, we have partnered with one of the leading healthcare providers AAR to have a free general check-up for the women who will be in attendance as well as a breast cancer check-up. Prevention is definitely better than cure\, your health is a priority. \nDate: Thursday\, 27th October \nTime: 5:30pm to 7:30pm \nLocation: Nairobi Garage Karen\, The Watermark Business Park \nReserve your spot today and be a part of this exciting event.  \n 
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SUMMARY:The Role of Fintech Companies In Helping Achieve SDGs
DESCRIPTION:The Role of Fintech Companies In Helping To Achieve The Sustainable Development Goals & Vision 2030\nIn recent years\, we’ve seen a ballooning of activity in the fintech scene\, where financial companies and startups use artificial intelligence (AI) and other tech in their day-to-day processes. \nAs consumers increasingly turn to alternative\, digital methods of managing their finances\, tech-savvy startups and traditional financial institutions (FIs) alike are diving into the fintech industry. And investors would be wise to take note of this digital shift. \nIn Fact\, The Global Fintech Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 20% over the next four years. The market value is expected to reach around $305 billion by 2025\, according to GlobeNewswire. \nAdditionally\, this year marked a watershed moment for the fintech sector\, with the once clear distinction between fintechs and financial services now blurred significantly.  \nVirtually every incumbent financial institution is now looking inward and engaging in an innovation drive\, spurred on by competition from fintechs amid the coronavirus pandemic. As such\, incumbents are now actively investing in\, acquiring\, and collaborating with their fintech rivals. \nWith all these going on\, Fintechs also continue to play a major role in helping us achieve quite a number of the 17 SDG Goals and Vision 2030. While many may argue that the FinTech Sector Lacks a Long-Term Vision\, from blockchain\, to mobile money and digital lending platforms\, the contribution of fintechs has helped in one way or another\, directly or indirectly achieve a number of SDGs Goals.  \nFor example Building Blocks (BB) is a World Bank Food Programme (WFP) blockchain technology used to distribute humanitarian assistance and is helping to achieve SDG Goal 1 and 2.  \nThis programme expands refugees’ choices of how they access and spend their cash assistance. WFP uses Building Block technology to transfer cash to Syrian refugees in Jordan and vulnerable families in Pakistan.  \nThe refugees buy food from local retailers using a biometric scan of their eye. This digitizes and protects beneficiaries’ data\, eliminates fraud\, and lowers administration fees.  \nNot forgetting how the use of blockchain technology\, which had helped revamp the fintech industry\, has been used in renewable energy as a tool for  decentralizing the electricity market\, carbon credits\, and climate finance.  \nAlso\, the World Bank established an innovation hub that uses blockchain technologies to address land administration\, supply chain management\, health\, education\, cross-border payments\, and carbon market trading. \nAway from blockchain\, Mobile money platforms also helps to achieve SDG Goal No 1 and 2 (no poverty and zero hunger) through the employment of agents.  \nIn Kenya there are over 160\,000 M-Pesa agents who earn a living from commissions on transactions. With over 20 MNO and licensed third-party providers in Africa offering mobile money services\, the number of agents employed are extrapolated at 500\,000. \nWell\, these are just but a few examples of how fintech has played a huge role in achieving a number of SDGs\, to further carry-on this discussion\, join us for a fireside chat with Fiona  Umulisa\, Regional Director East Africa at Grey\,  Ted Pantone\, CEO and Co-Founder Turaco \, Ali Quedraogo\, Head of Expansion Strategy MFS Africa and Andrew Letting Cluster Lead\, East Africa Fintech and PSP Enablers at  Mastercard as we explore on the ways that fintechs are becoming a huge contributor in achieving the SDGs and Vision 2030. \nThis fireside chat will bring a unique focus on the importance of sustainability and digital technology in reorienting the role of finance to help economies rebuild towards a more inclusive\, resilient\, and sustainable future. \nThe fireside chat will also aim at raising awareness among financial institutions on the strategic role that fintech could play in addressing the financing challenges of the sustainable development agenda including the role of fintech in: \n\nImproving financial inclusion of underserved groups\nBuilding resilient infrastructure \nFostering innovation\n\nThe session will also cover a number of fintech topics from different countries; giving a perspective on what is available in the market\, how to be more resilient and better prepared for innovative solutions\, as well as providing participants with best practices on fintech in their market. \nRSVP your attendance\, join us then and reinforce your knowledge\, and network with the industry. \nWhen: Fri\, 7th October \nWhere: Nairobi Garage // Kilimani\nTime: 5:00 pm\nRSVP
URL:https://nairobigarage.com/event/the-role-of-fintech-companies-in-sdgs/
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