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SUMMARY:Meet Baobab Network and Umoja Labs // Fundraising\, and Novel Opportunities in Web3
DESCRIPTION:Meet Baobab Network and Umoja Labs // Fundraising\, and Novel Opportunities in Web3 \nJoin us for a community-building and networking event for entrepreneurs and investors in partnership with Umoja Labs and Baobab Network. \nThis session will be focused on providing education and insights into the exciting world of fundraising\, with a particular focus on opportunities in Web3.  \nAs an entrepreneur looking to navigate the evolving landscape of decentralized technologies\, this event will equip you with valuable knowledge and strategies to succeed in raising funds for your venture. \nThe session will also offer a great platform to  introduce Umoja\, a platform that makes it easy for Kenyan businesses to raise capital as well as invest in private debt deals that drive inclusive economic growth. \nThey will share their invaluable experiences\, practical tips\, and best practices to help you unlock the potential of decentralized fundraising.  \nFrom initial coin offerings (ICOs) and token sales to decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs)\, this event will cover a broad spectrum of funding opportunities. \nDuring the session you will gain insights into: \n\nFundraising strategies tailored to the Web3 ecosystem\nNavigating regulatory considerations and compliance in decentralized fundraising\nIdentifying potential investors and building meaningful connections\nEvaluating the risks and rewards of Web3 fundraising models\nLeveraging decentralized platforms and protocols for fundraising\n\nThis event promises to be an excellent opportunity to learn\, network\, and explore the future of fundraising in Web3. Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs\, industry leaders\, and experts who share your passion for innovation and decentralized technologies. \nTo secure your spot\, please RSVP by using the following link here. We encourage you to reserve your spot as soon as possible. \nWe look forward to your presence at this event and to collectively shape the future of fundraising in the Web3 era. \nWhen: Wednesday 7th June \nWhere: Nairobi Garage // 7th Floor Pinetree Plaza\, off Ngong Road \nTime: 5:00 pm
URL:https://nairobigarage.com/event/baobab-network-umoja-labs-on-web3/
LOCATION:Nairobi Garage Kilimani\, Pinetree Plaza\, Kaburu Drive\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Meet
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SUMMARY:World Tourism Day Chat // Shifting Mindsets - Local Travel
DESCRIPTION:World Tourism Day is celebrated on the 27th of September. The tourism sector is one of the key economic drivers in Kenya. It comprises beach tourism\, ecological\, cultural\, and sports tourism explored by both locals and international arrivals.\nThe sector’s contribution in GDP increased from 1.4 billion US dollars in 2000 to 8.5 billion US dollars in 2019\, growing at an average annual rate of 10.86% & making it the second-largest economic contributor after agriculture.\nHowever\, many countries like Kenya\, often view international arrivals as the lifeline of the tourism sector due to the revenue earned through exports and forex\, therefore\, ignoring or largely underestimating domestic tourism. \nThis is evident as tourism performances in most countries are quoted mainly in terms of international arrivals and resultant revenue generated. In Kenya\, for example\, the data available majorly focuses on International Arrivals. Such limited statistics highlighting only international arrivals add to the perception that countries such as Kenya are simply hosting destinations lacking vibrant or significant local tourism. \nThe Importance of Local Tourism\nWhat we forget is that\, in most cases\, local tourism keeps the sector afloat in instances where international arrivals are affected. During the 1990s\, the number of tourists travelling to Kenya decreased\, partly due to the well-publicized murders of several tourists. \nFollowing the controversial 2007 presidential election and the 2007–2008 Kenyan crisis that followed\, tourism revenues again dropped by 54 per cent from 2007 in the first quarter of 2008 to reach 8.08 billion shillings (US$130.5 million) from 17.5 billion shillings in January–March 2007 and a total of 130\,585 tourists arrived in Kenya compared to over 273\,000 that year. \nInterestingly\, Domestic tourism improved during that period by 45%\, earning the tourist sector 3.65 billion shillings out of the 8.08 billion in the period being reviewed. \nAnd when the COVID-19 pandemic hit\, this was not any different\, as the industry faced losses of up to $752m forcing several large hotels to close\, leading to over a million job losses and a bruised economy. \nAccording to Statista\, the industry contributed 4.2 billion U.S. dollars to Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The amount declined by nearly 50 per cent in comparison to 2019 where the value added by the tourism sector to the economy then reached a peak at 8.1 billion U.S. dollars. Due to the outbreak\, the number of international arrivals in Kenya declined sharply. \nBut again local tourism came to the industry’s rescue. Even before the pandemic\, Kenya enjoyed a 55 per cent rise in bed night occupancies by domestic tourists between 2014 to 2018\, according to official data. The growth has been credited to digital campaigns\, growing disposable income among Kenyans\, and efforts to promote affordable alternatives to five-star resorts. \nThis goes to show that there is potential for domestic tourism within African countries. In South Africa for example\, 60% of the total frequentation to national parks is by residents while 20% come from other African countries. \nIn the national parks of Mauritius and Nigeria\, 40% and 80% of the visitors are residents respectively. This represents an important tool for regional economic growth and development. \nGovernment Intervention\nThe Kenyan Government has also tried immensely to help the sector return to its past glory. Last year they set aside $5m to support the ailing sector during the pandemic. \nThe pandemic also opened a new window for domestic tourism as the Ministry of Tourism reduced entry fees to all Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) game parks and reserves for all the locals. \nAlso\, an increase in the number of tours and travel companies to reach about 400\, all with friendly travelling packages has seen a demand for domestic tourism. \nAdditionally\, initiatives like Magical Kenya have highlighted some of the beautiful and epic sceneries in the country that many locals didn’t even know existed not forgetting Africa’s growing middle class & its soaring population of young travellers hungry for adventure\, and the recently launched African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)\, the world’s largest free trade area by the number of participating countries\, are among the pillars seen supporting the future growth of domestic and regional tourism in the continent. \nWhile travel restrictions continue to threaten the international travel sector there is an opportunity for Kenyans to embrace the new normal and explore what the country has to offer by supporting local leisure tourism. \nBuilding Resilience Through Inclusivity\nWith all this in mind\, it is clear that domestic tourism has shown more resilience to external negative impact than international tourism\, the reason it should be given a priority in tourism marketing in Kenya. But is enough being done? \nAs we celebrate World Tourism Day on Monday\, 27th September\, we’re hosting a Fireside Chat as we Rethink local tourism. It will be facilitated by Symone Askah\, the Community Manager (Karen)\, and on the panel will be two speakers Amakove Wala of The Wanderlust Diaries and Barbara Schott of Tierranjani Africa. \nDate: Monday\, 27th September 2021\nTime: 3:15 p.m  to 4:00 pm\nWhere: Nairobi Garage // The Watermark Business Park\, Ndege Road - Karen\nThe chat will be in line with this year’s World Tourism Theme – “Tourism for Inclusive Development“ as well as sharing ideas on how to effectively communicate and make local travel more attractive post-pandemic. \nAbout the Speakers\nAmakove Wala is the founder of Wanderlust Diaries\, a platform that allows brings together a community of travellers to share stories\, authentic reviews and give travel trade a platform to connect\, showcase and promote their offerings \nProfessionally\, she is a renowned Medical Doctor (MBChB) and Health Programs Manager with over 15 years of experience in health programs design\, management\, and implementation. She is a key contributor to the development of several guidelines\, health bills\, and health sector policies. \nAmakove is also an accomplished leader\, known and respected for program refinements and building credibility and partnerships with leading national and international health sector stakeholders and Non-Governmental Organizations including the Ministry of Health\, county governments\, WHO\, IFC World Bank\, IntraHealth\, UNFPA\, and GAVI. \nBarbara Scott is a co-founder of Tierranjani Africa\, a tourism consultancy that she launched with her friend Angela Njehia in 2019. \nThrough Tierranjani Africa\, the duo supports advisory and trained stakeholders in the tourism and travel sector in Kenya and in the wider African context. \nWith COVID-19\, they are also supporting companies and organizations in designing relevant strategy and organizational responses and crisis management. \nBarbara has been working in development for over 17 years. Her sector focus lies in regional economic development\, SME promotion\, and responsible tourism development and sustainability. \nShe worked in Myanmar for 6 years on various assignments\, incl. Community-Based Tourism development\, responsible tourism development and planning\, local economic development initiatives\, and sustainability matters.
URL:https://nairobigarage.com/event/world-tourism-day-chat/
LOCATION:Nairobi Garage Karen
CATEGORIES:Meet
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SUMMARY:MEET...KCJF // The next Generation of Awesome
DESCRIPTION:The deadline for the application for the Kenya Catalytic Jobs fund has been extended to the 22nd of March 2020! We have booked an exclusive virtual Q&A session for our members with Brad Vanderford who is the Program Manager overseeing the fund.\n\nRemember that organizations of any stage/size can apply as long as the innovation is post proof of concept. The fund will invest up to £100k in grants & technical assistance with the potential for follow-on funding & continued support over several years.\n\nJoin the session TOMORROW (Wednesday 18th March 2020) AT 5PM here \n\nAbout Kenya Catalytic Jobs Fund\n\nDFID’s Kenya Catalytic Jobs Fund is sourcing innovations in agriculture\, manufacturing and informal sectors that can lead to large scale job creation & increased income especially for youth\, women\, people living with disability\, and people living in geographically marginalized areas.\n\nOrganizations of any stage/size can apply as long as the innovation is post proof of concept. The fund will invest up to £100k in grants & technical assistance with the potential for follow-on funding & continued support over several years. For more information and to apply\, visit kenyacatalyticjobsfund.org.\n\nIn light of ongoing developments resulting from the announcement of an active COVID 19 (New Corona Virus) case in the country\, and the directive from the Ministry of Health that among other things\, a ban on public gatherings and major public events\, we have changed most our events to virtual\, during this period. Stay up to date and sign-up for these events here.
URL:https://nairobigarage.com/event/meet-the-next-generation-of-awesome/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Meet
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SUMMARY:INVITE ONLY: MEET ….  Microsoft // The Next Generation of Awesome
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday 22nd November for an intimate meet session with Ludo Hauduc General Manager\, Core Platform Engineering at Microsoft. \nThrough the session\, Ludo will seek to best have a broad feel for the technology industry and skills in kenya especially in the areas of telecoms and networking\, Dynamics\, Supply Chain\, data intelligence / analytics and modern engineering \nCore Platform Engineering (CPE)\, provides networking\, infrastructure\, and service technology that Microsoft’s lines of business teams build upon. \nCPE provides a reliable\, stable\, and secure operational infrastructure backbone\, delivering compelling user experiences and accelerating business outcomes. \nIn addition to running infrastructure services for Microsoft\, CPE work also includes: designing\, building\, and scaling SAP\, as the world’s largest customer of this software; implementing Dynamics 365 across Microsoft\, which drives Azure consumption; and Connect the Enterprise through Azure Integration and Authorization Services that empower Microsoft and its partners to transact business in a secure and reliable platform. \nCPE also includes the Supply Chain engineering team that writes the software we use for building\, shipping\, and repairing\, Microsoft devices\, including Surface\, Xbox\, and HoloLens. \nCPE is part of the Core Services Engineering and Operations (CSEO) organization which builds and manages the critical products\, processes and services that Microsoft runs on. \nWe boldly pursue big ideas that power transformational advances at Microsoft and for our customers\, while helping Microsoft teams work smarter\, faster and more securely every day. \nAs a global organization with over 5\,000 employees\, we are engineers\, technology leaders and experts\, digital transformation change agents\, and customer advocates. \nIf you are a developer this is the perfect event for you. The meet will take place at Nairobi Garage // Pinetree plaza on 7th Floor. \nKindly note that this is an INVITE ONLY Event. \nAbout the speaker \nAs General Manager of the Core Platform Engineering organization (CPE)\, Ludo leads the team responsible for building\, modernizing\, and running the core services and platforms that drive Microsoft’s digital transformation. It further provides networking\, infrastructure\, and service technology for Microsoft’s lines of business teams to build upon. CPE’s work also includes:\ni. Implementing Dynamics 365 across Microsoft\, which drives Azure consumption \nii. Connecting the Enterprise through Azure Integration and Authorization Services that empower Microsoft and its partners to transact business in a secure and reliable platform. \nIn addition\, Ludo leads the team responsible for Microsoft’s end to end supply chain strategy\, which enables the creation of Microsoft’s Xbox and Surface devices. \nMr. Hauduc joined Microsoft in 1994 and has held a variety of engineering and business leadership positions that includes General Manager for the Office Fundamentals team\, General Manager for the Microsoft Project Business\, Director of Engineering for the Office Developer Platform and Ecosystem\, and Group Engineering Manager in Excel. \nLudo’s strong commitment to operational excellence\, innovative approach to business problems\, and aptitude for partnering cross-functionally has enabled his organization to produce significant business value for Microsoft in the form of reliable\, efficient infrastructure that has the capacity to handle Microsoft’s business needs today and for decades to come. \n \n 
URL:https://nairobigarage.com/event/microsoft-event-for-developers/
LOCATION:Nairobi Garage Kilimani\, Pinetree Plaza\, Kaburu Drive\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20191022T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20191022T190000
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SUMMARY:INVITES ONLY: Meet Audit & Advisory Team From PKF
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next MEET Session with a team of experts from PKF audit and advisory departments who will seek to host an interactive discussion with SMEs to better understand the start-up/SME culture\, business structure\, and operations. \nPKF will also hold a discussion on the problems surrounding the start-up/SME businesses when it comes to legal\, strategy\, human resources\, bookkeeping and on the potential services\, they can offer startups and SMEs to help them scale-up \nAfter the discussion PKF will also seek to come up with: \n\nTailor-made approaches to assess and advice each individual company on the different challenges they might be facing\nSolutions that will contribute to business growth and\nSupport these SMEs might need in their operations if required.\n\nIf you are a business owner\, you cannot afford to miss out on this session. We have a feeling this MEET is going to be epic and we certainly hope that you can make it. \nKindly note that this is an invite-only event! RSVP your attendance here! \nThe MEET session will take place on 22nd October from 4.00 pm at Nairobi Garage – Kilimani // 9th Floor //Pinetree Plaza. \nAbout PKF \nPKF firms in Eastern Africa are among the leading firms of accountants and business advisers. PKF in Eastern Africa is represented in Kenya\, Uganda\, Tanzania\, and Rwanda \nPKF specializes in a wide range of services including audit and assurance\, taxation and company secretarial services\, business\, and financial advisory\, information technology consulting\, human resource consulting across diverse industry and client profiles. \nWith over 40 partners and directors\, 800 staff members and 13 offices around the Eastern Africa Region\, wherever you do business\, PKF can offer local expertise backed up by resources of an international firm. \nThey work closely with companies to understand what they want to achieve. With a full range of services\, they can provide integrated solutions to meet companies’ needs at every stage of the organization’s development. \nBest of all\, they combine a local presence and personal approach with the professional experience and confidence of a national firm\, to deliver work that is tailored to your requirements. \n  \nWe regularly host thought-provoking and inspiring talks\, skill-focused seminars and unique networking evenings designed to provide opportunities for professional development and creative growth. Get to know what events we have in the space here
URL:https://nairobigarage.com/event/networking-events-in-nairobi/
LOCATION:Nairobi Garage Kilimani\, Pinetree Plaza\, Kaburu Drive\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Meet
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SUMMARY:MEET: Juniper Networks Dr. Kireeti Kolpella\, SVP & CTO of Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Join Nairobi Garage and Liquid Telecom\, for a fireside chat on the future of networking in Africa with Dr. Kireeti Kompella\, SVP and CTO of Engineering for Juniper Networks. \nThe fireside chat will look into how Africa can take its rightful place as a leader in technology and innovation in the networking field. During the session we will also seek to find out: \n\nHow does Africa address its challenges\, and how do we lead in the design and implementations of technologies of tomorrow?\nWhat is the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the networks of tomorrow?\nWhat security challenges shall we face going forward and how will we address those?\nAll of these questions and more will be the subject of our chat.\n\nThis session will take place on Wednesday\, 2nd October from 5.30 pm at Nairobi Garage // 7th Floor // Pinetree Plaza. \nPlease RSVP your attendance here! \nSee you then! \nAbout the speaker. \nDr. Kompella is a senior vice president and chief technology officer for Juniper’s engineer team and has also served as CTO of SDN as Juniper Networks.  Kompella holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Southern California specializing in number theory and was an author of several internet-drafts which form the basis of how the Internet works together.  He also currently holds 46 issued patents in the Internet space.
URL:https://nairobigarage.com/event/future-of-networking-in-africa/
LOCATION:Nairobi Garage Kilimani\, Pinetree Plaza\, Kaburu Drive\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190821T110000
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SUMMARY:MEET…WORLD BANK // NEXT GENERATION OF AWESOME
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next MEET Session with a team from the World Bank and Malawi’s Public-Private Partnership Commission as they embark on a study tour to look at Kenya and Ghana’s Tech Ecosystems and how they can work with the different tech start-ups on the Digital Malawi Digital Foundations project \nThe Digital Malawi Digital Foundations project is run by World Bank and aims to contribute to a ‘digital transformation’ of Malawi’s economy\, society\, and government. \nThe program seeks to leverage digital technology to drive economic growth\, innovation and job creation\, access to services\, information and markets\, and to increase government efficiency and transparency. \nPart of this involves the jumpstarting of the tech ecosystem including the establishment of a new hub as well as satellite hubs in Malawi. \nThe team from World Bank will also seek to learn from the different entrepreneurs in the digital literacy space on ways they can help address Malawi’s digital literacy and advanced ICT skills gaps strengthen the digital innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem; and encourage job creation\, entrepreneurship\, and creativity\, \nIf you are a techie and in the digital literacy space\, you cannot afford to miss out on this session. We have a feeling this MEET is going to be epic and we certainly hope that you can make it. \nKindly note that this is an invite-only event! RSVP your attendance here! \nThe MEET session will take place on 21st August from 9.00am to 11.00 am. \n  \nWe regularly host thought-provoking and inspiring talks\, skill-focused seminars and unique networking evenings designed to provide opportunities for professional development and creative growth. Get to know what events we have in the space here
URL:https://nairobigarage.com/event/meetworld-bank-next-generation-of-awesome/
LOCATION:Nairobi Garage Kilimani\, Pinetree Plaza\, Kaburu Drive\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Meet
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SUMMARY:MEET… MAERSK GROWTH // THE NEXT GENERATION OF AWESOME
DESCRIPTION:Maersk Growth and Danish business leaders will be in Nairobi!  \nJoin us on Saturday 25th May at The Weston Hotel for an intimate MEET session with Maersk Growth and a mix of Danish business leaders\, from the Danish Management Society. \nThe session will be an informal networking opportunity\, a chance to meet the Maersk team\, as well as other interesting people who are keen to play a role in understanding and developing the private sector in Kenya\, through Danish-business connections. \nPlease note that this is an INVITE-ONLY event. \nABOUT MAERSK GROWTH \nMaersk Growth is part of Maersk’s overall efforts to drive the transformation of the transport and logistics industry and shape the future of trade through technology.  \nMaersk Growth works to break down barriers for global trade and secure supply chains. As a global integrator\, they address and help solve major challenges in the industry\, such as food waste. \nWe have a feeling this #MEET is going to be epic and we certainly hope that you can make it. \nThis event is INVITE-ONLY \nRSVP your attendance. Food and drinks will be provided. Bring your business cards. \n  \n  \nWe regularly host thought-provoking and inspiring talks\, skill-focused seminars and unique networking evenings designed to provide opportunities for professional development and creative growth. Get to know what events we have in the space here.
URL:https://nairobigarage.com/event/meet-maersk-growth-the-next-generation-of-awesome/
LOCATION:The Weston Hotel
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190514T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190514T113000
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SUMMARY:MEET…MICROSOFT // NEXT GENERATION OF AWESOME
DESCRIPTION:The African startup ecosystem is on the move. The continent’s entrepreneurship spirit projects an upward growth thanks to several strengths\, including a growing number of engaging international investors\, a huge population with access to technology\, and a growing number of startup support organizations active in the ecosystem. \nDespite all these\, we cannot turn a blind eye to the fact that we still have a long way to go. Startups are still grappling with a myriad of challenges which as a result is still stifling the continent’s population who are hungry for entrepreneurship. \nHowever\, these challenges can be addressed not only by the government\, but big multinationals can have an impact too. These companies can fill in the void not so much from a business perspective\, but as an ecosystem enabler\, helping entrepreneurs to have the tools\, space and connections to transform their ideas into businesses. \nJoin us for our next MEET Session with Microsoft engineers and executives from Microsofts’ HQ in Redmond Seattle at Nairobi Garage // Pinetree plaza for an amazing AMA (Ask Me Anything) session where these team will have an open discussion with business owners and like-minded people. \nIn attendance will be Michael Fortin (Corporate Vice President)\, Henry Sanders (Corporate Vice President for Software Development and Core Operating System) and Dele Akinsade (Cloud Expansion Director at Microsoft )  and many more. \nIf you are a Kenyan techie\, a developer or just a business owner you cannot afford to miss out on this session. We have a feeling this MEET is going to be epic and we certainly hope that you can make it. \nKindly note that this is an invite-only event! RSVP your attendance here! \nThe MEET session will take place on 14th May from 9.00am to 11.30 am. \n  \nWe regularly host thought-provoking and inspiring talks\, skill-focused seminars and unique networking evenings designed to provide opportunities for professional development and creative growth. Get to know what events we have in the space here
URL:https://nairobigarage.com/event/meetmicrosoft-next-generation-of-awesome/
LOCATION:Nairobi Garage Kilimani\, Pinetree Plaza\, Kaburu Drive\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Meet
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SUMMARY:Meet... Betpawa // The Next Generation of Awesome
DESCRIPTION:Rasmus Hansen\, the Co-Founder and CTO of Betpawa is in Nairobi! Join us on March 7th for an intimate meet session with the brains behind one of Kenyas largest Live Sport betting platforms. \nWith fast paced and ever changing technology – the use of devices and tech are intrinsic to daily life and business success. Operators like Betpawa are forced to diversify to meet ever changing consumer expectations and needs so that new approaches can be made to acquire consumers and create loyalty with existing ones. Technology is the key for operators like Betpawa to compete on the digital global arena and scale. \nIf you are a techie or just super interested about the tech behind a sport betting company\, this is the perfect event for you. The meet will take place at Pinetree plaza on 7th March 9-10am. \nThe Meet session with Rasmus covers: \n\nDigitisation of Sport Betting\nGrowth and Scalability of Sport Betting\nTechnology and Engineering behind Betpawa\nGrowth Pain points\nLessons learnt\nWhats next\n\nWho is Betpawa \nBased out of Kenya and with operations in Nigeria and Tanzania\, Betpawa is a digital platform that is taking on the mobile sports betting arena head on. As more and more betting companies continue to sprout in Kenya and the rest of Africa\, bettors across the region still choose Betpawa.  Why- because bettors can can invest in as little as KSH 1 and become a Millionaire after 1 football\, tennis\, basketball or cricket match and from their device anywhere and at any time – insane! Mobile platforms offered by Betpawa gives African sports bettors freedom in where they are going to bet without being obligated to travel. \nWe have a feeling this Meet is going to be epic and we certainly hope that you can make it. \nThe event will take place at 9th Floor Pinetree plaza\, Kaburu Drive\, meeting room 9b \nRSVP your attendance! \nWe regularly host thought-provoking and inspiring talks\, skill-focused seminars and unique networking evenings designed to provide opportunities for professional development and creative growth.Get to know what events we having in the space here!
URL:https://nairobigarage.com/event/meet-betpawa-the-next-generation-of-awesome/
LOCATION:Nairobi Garage Kilimani\, Pinetree Plaza\, Kaburu Drive\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Meet
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SUMMARY:MEET... Bitsoko // The next generation of awesome
DESCRIPTION:We’re kicking off our February theme of Bitcoin & Blockchain on a high note. MEET… Bitsoko\, a merchant services platform that uses blockchain technology to bring online tools that help merchants and consumers bridge the gap by offering new and innovative solutions to the trade industry. \nMEET… Bitsoko\nBitsoko is designed around a money transfer wallet and a PoS service. The lack of affordable and easy to manage POS systems make it difficult for small and medium-sized traders to have accountable and formal records of inventory management. What’s more\, these merchants and their customers pay multiple transaction fees thereby eating into their thin margins. \nBitsoko is spurring the growth of cashless ecosystems by encouraging customers and merchants to adopt and use digital currency through its’ secure blockchain wallet. The platform enables these merchants to carry out their business more formally\, with functions such as stock and delivery management\, customer loyalty integration and feedback collection available. \nThey guarantee benefits such as increased sales\, improved security and eliminates cash handling costs. This benefits all stakeholders – customers and merchants alike. The added bonus? The investment required to deploy the technology is within the reach of this market. \nThe functionality of Bitsoko platform makes it a must-have utility not only for every merchant but also for everyone who spends money at their local store. Bitsoko is using these tools to drive the adoption of digital currencies to the mainstream. \n\nWhat is MEET all about?\n\n\n\nOur MEET event series is the opportunity for business innovation enthusiasts to get acquainted with cutting-edge products and services\, and the entrepreneurs and leaders that make a difference. \nIf you want to keep up with trending businesses and enjoy a laid back networking session\, MEET is the place for you. Hosted once per month in either of our locations\, keep a lookout for MEET. \n\n\n\nThe Meet… Bitsoko networking session will begin at 6:00 pm with some food and drink. Book your seat today or miss out!
URL:https://nairobigarage.com/event/meet-bitsoko/
LOCATION:Nairobi Garage Kilimani\, Pinetree Plaza\, Kaburu Drive\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Meet
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SUMMARY:MEET... Zipline // The next generation of awesome
DESCRIPTION:We know 2018 is going to be the year of great African Innovation so we want to kick off the new year with a company that has revolutionised the distribution of medical services. MEET… Zipline\, the world’s first national-scale drone delivery network that deliver critical medical products in 15-45 minutes to remote communities. \n  \nMEET… Zipline\nZipline designs\, manufactures\, and operates autonomous drones to deliver life-saving medical goods to communities that are difficult to reach due to challenging terrain or road infrastructure. Their service strengthens health systems and their supply chains to improve health access and enable more agile\, just-in-time delivery. \nAlready partnered with the Ministry of Health in Rwanda\, Zipline deliver blood to remote health facilities that are often several hours’ drive from the national blood supply. Tanzania are also partnering with Zipline to enable urgent\, reliable\, responsive delivery to save lives in emergency situations and instantly alleviate stock-outs in routine situations. \nUltimately\, Ziplines system reduces waste and saves lives and money by more efficiently distributing high-value inventory across a series of health facilities. We cannot wait to learn what is in store for Kenya! \n  \nWhat is MEET all about?\n\n\n\nOur MEET event series is the opportunity for business innovation enthusiasts to get acquainted with cutting-edge products and services\, and the entrepreneurs and leaders that make a difference. \nIf you want to keep up with trending businesses and enjoy a laid back networking session\, MEET is the place for you. Hosted once per month in either of our locations\, keep a look out for MEET sessions every other Wednesday from 5pm. \n\n\n\n\nThe Meet… Zipline networking session will begin at 5 pm with some food and drink. Book your seat today or miss out!
URL:https://nairobigarage.com/event/meet-zipline/
LOCATION:Nairobi Garage
CATEGORIES:Meet
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SUMMARY:Networking: Meet the next generation of awesome!
DESCRIPTION:Meet Kipawa and the rest of the Zebra Jobs Team on 6th December 2017 for an exhilarating networking session where you will make the connections that make a difference.\n\nThe MEET event series is a chance for lovers of business innovation to get acquainted with cutting-edge ideas and products\, and the entrepreneurs/team behind them. If you want to keep up with what’s hot in the startup world and connect with like-minded people\, MEET is the event for you. Hosted once per month in each of our locations\, MEET is a laid-back networking event designed to showcase trending businesses\, making a difference.\n\n\nDiscover KiPawa’s an online marketplace that connects businesses with the leading recruiters in Kenya! The networking session will begin at 5 pm with some food and drink.\n\n  \n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://nairobigarage.com/event/networking-meet-next-generation-awesome/
LOCATION:Nairobi Garage Kilimani\, Pinetree Plaza\, Kaburu Drive\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Meet
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