Africa Tech Leaders Network
The Africa Tech Leaders Network is a vibrant ecosystem for leaders and innovators.Our mission is to enable the creation and connection of high-quality opportunities for Africans.Advance to the next level of your business or career alongside other forward-thinking innovators.
Who We Are
Our members include visionaries, builders and creators with significant contributions to the tech startup ecosystem.We're a vibrant group of innovators committed to changing Africa through technology.
The Founders
Agnes Muthoni
Over the last 2 decades, Agnes had the privilege to steer hyper-growth companies like Cellulant and Andela from early stage to becoming pacesetters in their respective industries.As a growth and strategy leader at a hyper-growth startup, her focus remains on nurturing inspiration, building trust, and driving teams towards unrivaled success.Outside of work, she continues to be passionate about helping people in Africa connect with paid opportunities.At Andela, Agnes led the efforts of building a tech community of more than 300k technologists across 54 countries, and connected +30% with earning opportunities.
Tobi Lafinhan
Tobi is a civil engineer who caught the tech and entrepreneurship bug and has spent the past 8 years of his career working in Africa's tech ecosystem.Previously, he co-led the country launch and served as the Head of Recruitment of the Pan-African tech incubator, MEST Africa, leading and managing recruitment processes and funnels in 5 key African markets, and recruiting founders across 11 companies backed by $1.1 million in seed funding.Today, Tobi is building Venture for Africa, a talent community and accelerator with a mission to bridge middle-management and senior-level talent gaps for Africa's fastest-growing startups.
How We Support You
While similar communities have set a precedent for building expert networks, our platform takes a tailored approach, focusing on the unique landscape of Africa's tech ecosystem.Here's why our proposition stands out:
Localized Insights, Global Standards: Our engagement model is curated to provide solutions that resonate with the African tech scene, coupled with global best practices. This means you get the best of both worlds – local relevancy and international excellence.
Real Examples, Tangible Outcomes: We believe in the power of example. Hence, our platform is rich with artefacts and projects from experts who have navigated the same path you're on. These aren't just stories; they're blueprints for success.
A Community of Forward-Thinkers: Join a network of Africa's brightest tech minds. Collaborate, share insights, and forge partnerships that transcend borders. Our platform is more than a learning hub; it's a breeding ground for innovation.
Never Get Stuck Again: With our vast repository of resources and an ever-growing community of experts, you'll have all you need to tackle any growth challenge. Our commitment is to ensure you always have a helping hand, whether you're scaling a business or advancing your career.
How to Apply
Here's how to be a part of our growing community:
The Application: Start by clicking on this link to fill out and submit your application. This form is your chance to tell us about yourself, your organization, your unique strengths, and your goals. This helps us understand how we can best support your growth.
The Conversation: Once we've reviewed your application, we'll schedule a chat to get to know you better. We're excited to learn more about what sparked your interest in our community and explore how we can support your goals.
The Evaluation: We take 72 hours to carefully review your application post-conversation and make a decision.
The Onboarding: If accepted, you’ll receive a welcome email with all the details you need to officially become part of our community.
We’ve designed this thoughtful application process to ensure that each member is a great fit, enhancing our ability to achieve our collective mission. We look forward to learning more about you and possibly welcoming you to our network!