Jobtech Alliance

At Jobtech Alliance, we're spending a crazy amount of time exploring how AI is reshaping the future of work. The shift from chat-based assistants to fully autonomous AI agents is accelerating, and startups that don't evolve will be left behind. This article on The Five Stages of AI Agent Evolution breaks down how AI is moving from copilots to full autopilots—changing how businesses operate, hire, and compete. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGiFECm5 #AI #Jobtech #FutureofWork

This #IWD2025, we celebrate the resilience and innovation of women driving the future of work through #jobtech! Across Africa, women are not just participating in the digital economy—they are forging ahead. Whether balancing work and family or stepping into new industries, they are proving that when given the right tools and opportunities, they thrive and transform industries. From microtask platforms to influencer networks, women in jobtech are reshaping the world of work. And when we design platforms with women in mind, everyone benefits—businesses, communities, and economies. Read insights from our gender lead, Janet Wandia, on The Business Case for Women in Jobtech. https://lnkd.in/div2Umsp #IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls #WomenInJobtech #DigitalInclusion

🚀 Jobtech Idol Startup Challenge 2025 🚀 Here’s why you should apply: ✨ Travel & accommodation covered to attend the Africa Jobtech Summit! 🌟 Pitch your idea to industry leaders and investors. 💡 Get featured on Jobtech Alliance’s website and social media. 🏆 Win big and take your startup to the next level! 📅 Key Dates: ⏰ Application Period: Feb 24th - March 7th 🗳️ Voting: March 13th - March 27th 👉 Apply now! https://lnkd.in/d_gmk4KJ 

#Jobtech News Bolt Kenya is entering the grocery delivery market with Bolt Market through its Bolt Food app. The move is part of Bolt’s strategy to expand services, grow market share, and position itself as a trusted platform for on-demand grocery delivery. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dPxbkviF

Are you a founder looking to elevate your pitch and gain expert guidance from industry leaders? Our very own Michelle Hassan will be joining the upcoming season of Biweekly Office Hours, hosted by Jasiel Martin-Odoom and Margaret Ntambi, on March 20th, 2025! This is an incredible opportunity for founders to: ✅ Practice your 5-minute pitch ✅ Ask Michelle about our investment focus and strategies Don't miss out! Mark your calendars and join us to connect, learn, and grow! 🚀 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dX355j5y

Are you a business owner, product manager, or growth lead looking to master your go-to-market strategy? Our platform members, Zydii and Venture for Africa, have teamed up to create a hands-on Go-to-Market (GTM) training experience built specifically for African startup operators. In this course, you'll learn how to: ✔Build a winning GTM strategy ✔ Develop effective pricing strategies ✔ Optimize your acquisition funnel ✔ Avoid costly GTM mistakes Who is this for? ✔Entrepreneurs launching a new product or service. ✔Product managers refining their GTM approach. ✔Growth and marketing teams looking to drive scalable success. If you’re ready to refine your GTM approach and avoid common pitfalls, join the waitlist now: https://lnkd.in/dtbJqiWz

Gig workers keep our digital economy running, but how can we ensure they earn a fair, living wage? This Wednesday, at #RightsCon2025, Jobtech Alliance Program Director, Michelle Hassan, will join Paulien Osse (WageIndicator Foundation), Teresios Bundi (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH), and Estu Putri Wilujeng (SINDIKASI) for an engaging discussion on Living Wages for Gig Workers. Moderated by Martijn Arets, the session will explore the Living Tariff Tool, the role of unions and policymakers in advocating for fair wages, and how platforms can take greater responsibility for worker well-being. 📅 Wednesday, 26 February 2025 ⏰ 4:30 PM Taipei | 9:30 AM CET | 11:30 AM Nairobi | 3:30 PM Jakarta 📍 Zoom | English Attending RightsCon 2025, don't miss this insightful conversation on building a fairer future for gig workers!

🚀 The wait is over! Jobtech Idol Startup Challenge 2025 is officially open for applications! Are you building an innovative jobtech solution in Africa? This is your chance to gain visibility, pitch at the upcoming Africa Jobtech Summit, and compete for the top spot! What’s in it for you? ✅ Travel and accommodation covered ✅ Pitch in front of key industry players ✅ Featured on Jobtech Alliance platforms 🗳️How to enter: ✔️ Check your eligibility: Ensure your startup meets the criteria to participate. ✔️ Submit your application: Complete and submit your application to enter the competition. ✔️ Get selected: Startups that meet the criteria will be shortlisted ✔️ Follow our channels ✔️ Compete for the most votes. Engage your network and community to vote for your startup. 📅 Apply between Feb 24 – March 7 https://lnkd.in/d_gmk4KJ #JobtechIdol #AfricaStartups #FutureOfWork

🚀 New Jobtech Alliance newsletter is live! 🚀 In this issue, we dive into the dangers of relying on vanity metrics like total users and average income—and what jobtech platforms should measure instead. Plus, we: ✅ Explore why we invested in Mwingi Kenya Ltd, a company combining retail franchising with an asset-light wholesale model to scale rural commerce. ✅ Spotlight our platform member Talentpoel, a company connecting the top 0.03% of mid- and senior-level non-technical talent in Africa with global companies. ✅ Welcome new platform members who are transforming the jobtech landscape. ✅ Announce our upcoming mixers in Kampala, Lagos, Nairobi & Addis Ababa, and the exclusive Founder Exchange to shape smarter measurement practices. 📩 Read more and subscribe to receive future updates: https://lnkd.in/dZwyRkSh Chris Maclay Solomon Muigai Michelle Hassan

Congratulations to Chinwe Udo-Davis Msc, SPHRi, founder of Instollar, for winning Female Tech Innovator of the Year at the Africa Tech Summit ! 🎉 Instollar is bridging Africa's solar skills gap by connecting solar companies with vetted technicians across Nigeria—helping the industry scale while creating jobs in renewable energy. At Jobtech Alliance, we're proud to support Instollar through the Catalyst Jobtech Accelerator as they expand their network and impact. 👉 Learn more about why we invested: https://lnkd.in/dzbTZDfq