Tuesday, August 16, 2011

IPO48 Nairobi: young tech entrepreneurs win big

Groups of young Kenyan entrepreneurs have scooped various cash awards at a tech bootcamp competition held in Nairobi. At the IPO48, a 48-hour tech bootcamp, selected business ideas were given a chance to prove themselves. The competition required that each team build a solid business idea in web or mobile innovations in 48 hours! The winner would receive 25,000 Euros or over Kshs 3 million in investment towards the realization of the business idea. READ ON: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000040918&cid=4&


“The IPO48 experience was quite helpful in the way that I learned firsthand what I need in order to develop an IT startup and the kind of expertise I need. So now, as I continue developing my idea, I know the way to go about it. Oh... And the food was really good!”Zephania Ajode
“The IPO48 is a wholesome experience. The fact that it encourages teamwork and blending in of different capacities of the team members made it worthwhile.”Linda Kwamboka
“First thing I must say, is that, I had a great experience! Pitching for the very first time at this event, was totally amazing for me. I have established some great contacts, by just the mere fact of being at IPO48 and having a start up idea as well. All in all, it was a one of a kind event not just in Kenya but in Africa.”John Adams

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