Mentorship opportunities for experienced business professionals, subject matter experts and technologists for social impact in Africa.
is this you?Are you an experienced business professional? Are you a subject matter expert in Finance, Operation, Product Development, Business Development, Marketing or various Technology areas? Or do you possess general business knowledge through education with a Graduate Business Degree ie MBA or MA in International Business? Huge plus if you have experience in the tech industry, prior exposure to Africa, or if you are bilingual (English /French).
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impact x exposureBeyond skills development, this is an opportunity to connect with the tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem and gain exposure to this emerging market. Your Knowledge and skills can be invaluable to the entrepreneurs in Africa. Don't pass on this extraordinary experience and make an impact in the development of human capital, gender equity, youth employment, and technical innovation in Africa.
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benefits Participation in Adei Engage initiatives enables membership in our growing Int'l Network of Mentors and Experts, providing further mentorship opportunities, various exchange opportunities with local and int'l world-class professionals and successful entrepreneurs, and the possibility to connect with key actors of the regional tech & startup ecosystem through Adei Connect initiatives and other benefits.
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We are a non-profit social enterprise with a mission to drive socio-economic development through technology in Côte d’Ivoire and the region by fostering opportunities for startups, talents, and innovation.
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ASSIST AFRICAN TECH STARTUPS AND PROMISING TALENTS!
`Mentors are typically successful entrepreneurs or experienced professionals with a background in business operations, finance, business strategy, product development, as well as marketing or sales. They have sufficient exposure to the challenges faced by small or growing businesses. Technology Mentors are industry experts in UI/UX, Application Development, Software Engineering, Systems implementation, Data Analysis/Science, Product Management or Project Management.
Product Development
A product is worth 1000 meetings but can also be an expensive endeavor. Product development moves in phases from concept to market launch and repeats itself as new features are added. Seeking an individual with expertise using lean methodologies, agile process and road mapping. Marketing/Branding and Sales
Seeking an individual with expertise in Sales and Marketing, experienced in developing brand strategy, and appropriating marketing dollars to reinforce the brand of the company taking into account the company mission, vision, products and/or services and the message you want to deliver to the customer. Business Development
Business development is what enables a startup to grow. It’s especially important for startup founders/leaders to understand how to create growth opportunities and target, acquire and retain customers. Seeking an individual with experience in strategy, relationship building, negotiations and converting and growing clientele. Finance and Investment
A strong financial infrastructure is critical for any company, new or established. For an early stage company, it’s important to implement good practices early to maintain sustainable growth, managed spending and avoiding fines or tax issues later in the life cycle of the company. Seeking an individual with strong command of basics as they apply future growth. Operations
Seeking Individuals with experience in Business Operations. The activities that businesses engage in on a daily basis to increase the value of the enterprise and earn a profit. The activities can be optimized to generate sufficient revenues. Technology
Seeking seasoned Technology professionals in UI/UX, Application Development, Software Engineering, Systems implementation, Data Analysis/Science, Product and Project Management with significant industry experience. As startups mentor, you provide guidance to founders to evaluate key considerations and determine future directions. As tech talent mentor supporting our talent accelerator focused on teaching developers how to build software the right way, your coaching helps promising talent reach their full potential. |
Mentorship OPPORTUNITIES
ADEI ELEVATE - TECH STARTUPS
PITCH to ANGEL FAIR AFRICA investors.A new opportunity is coming in 2023. ADEI ELEVATE - TECHNOLOGY FELLOWSHIP
Data Science Fellowship2023 Data Science Fellowship hosted by the Adei Institute of Technology. A 9 to 12 month practical learning experience that will also provide a platform for facilitating mentoring and connections between budding developers and the experts and mentors in our network. Interested? Shoot us a note at [email protected] or complete the interest form below and we'll keep you posted! Google SSA Machine Learning Bootcamp
In collaboration with Google Developers Africa, a tremendous opportunity to create impact for rising tech talent in Africa through mentorship. The Google SSA Machine Learning Bootcamp is a 4-month Google Developers program for potential and current Machine Learning (ML) developers (0-5 years of experience) in sub-Saharan Africa. As part of this program, participants study machine learning theories needed to build careers in the field and learners are matched with potential employers at course completion. Adei Institute of Technology is delighted to support the Tech & Career Talk portion of the Google SSA ML Bootcamp which gives participants the opportunity to engage with industry experts and receive guidance as they begin their careers in data science and machine learning. As always, we depend on our network of world-class mentors to share their knowledge and expertise to empower the next generation of African talent. There are a number of slots available for these engaging mentorship sessions within the next month as the training program focuses on equipping participants for a real world perspective in its last month from November 1st to November 25th, 2022. If you are interested in featuring in an engaging Tech & Career Talk session, please send a reply to this email to indicate this and fill out this form to help us match your unique skills & interests to one of the upcoming sessions taking place in November. Any questions? [email protected]
Our international network of mentors and experts include outstanding professionals and successful entrepreneurs based locally to provide in person mentoring: Local Mentors Benefits.
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