TLcom Capital has announced that it will host the 6th edition of the Africa Tech Female Founder Summit in Nairobi next month. The summit will be held on Tuesday 15th October 2024 and is currently accepting applications for participants.
This year’s theme is “Transformative Leadership: Redefining Success in Tech” and is designed to unite, inspire, and empower female founders across Africa, offering a platform to learn from each other and establish supportive networks. The theme will also emphasise the importance of transformative leadership and strategic partnerships in scaling businesses within the tech industry.
Some of the speakers at this year’s event include female founders such as:
- Nelly Chatue-Diop of Ejara (A platform to democratize investment and savings in Africa, particularly in assets such as: crypto, financial bonds, etc)
- Nneile Nkholise of Thola (Seeks to assist companies measure and reduce their environmental impact and increase their sustainability)
- Rasha Rady from Chefaa (A patient-centric pharmacy benefits platform)
- Sneha Mehta of Uncover (A a community-built skincare brand)
The Summit will also hold a series of workshops and mentoring sessions on topics including “Budgeting and KPI Design” by Daisy Liech, [TLcom], and “Growth Strategies and Scaling Successfully” by Wandia Gichuru [Vivo]. Additionally, pre-selected startups will have the unique opportunity to pitch their companies and gather feedback from Africa’s leading investors such as Yemi Keri [Rising Tide Africa] and Joyce-Anne Wainai [Chui Ventures].
Speaking on the upcoming event, Omobola Johnson, Senior Partner at TLcom Capital, says, “After navigating one of the toughest years for the tech ecosystem, founders now face a completely new landscape. Capital is still scarce and investors are increasingly pushing entrepreneurs to build, move to profitability faster and scale. But amidst all these demands, we’re missing a crucial discussion—what does it take to succeed in this context, especially as a woman? This Summit will highlight the high-performance qualities that will empower female founders to rise to the forefront as industry leaders in this demanding environment.”
Andreata Muforo, Partner at TLcom Capital, adds, “As women leaders, we often find ourselves navigating uncharted territories where traditional models of success don’t always resonate with our values. This year’s Summit is about exploring what it truly means to lead from within. We’re focusing on the skills that shape our influence—how we hire, how we cultivate culture, and how we make decisions that are authentically our own. The event will go far beyond business performance metrics; it’s about reconstructing leadership on our terms and inspiring the next generation to see themselves in these roles.”
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