Africa Tech Festival

Google has announced the appointment of Kabelo Makwane as the new country director for South Africa, effective January 6, 2025. #ConnectingAfrica #Google #KabeloMakwane Read more: http://spr.ly/6041Q1rPX

VIDEO: Microsoft Africa Chief Technology and Solutions Officer Ravi Bhat sat down with Connecting Africa Editor Paula Gilbert at Africa Tech Festival 2024 to talk about the growth of generative #AI in Africa and the top #GenAI #trends impacting enterprises. #ConnectingAfrica #News #WeAreAfricaTechFestival #Microsoft #AfricaTechFestival Microsoft AI Watch the full video here: http://spr.ly/6044QpbFO

We’re putting together the 2024 Top 100 African Leaders in Tech & #Telecoms, and we need your input! 💬 Tag someone you think deserves to be featured and tell us in one sentence why they’re a standout leader. ➡️ Missed last year’s edition? Download the 2023 report here: http://spr.ly/6045tAd85 #africanleaders #techleaders #womenintech #topleaders

AI is transforming Africa, but what challenges are businesses facing in adopting these technologies? 🌍 Dive into our latest article, featuring insights from the exclusive Key AI Trends Transforming Africa 2024 report, to uncover the hurdles and opportunities shaping the continent’s #AI journey. ➡️ Download your free copy of the full report: https://lnkd.in/emPjiBVQ #aiadoption #artificialintelligence #aiinnovation #africatech #aitrends

NEWS: Africa saw a surge in identity #fraud in 2024 with #Nigeria, #Algeria, #Tanzania, #Madagascar and #Chad the hardest hit during the year, according to the Identity Fraud Report 2024 by Sumsub. #ConnectingAfrica #identityfraud #Sumsub Read the full article here: http://spr.ly/6046tJgR0

Kifalme launched our second start-up and Africa’s First Advertising coin at the Africa Tech Festival with great networks, partnerships and a community of tech enthusiasts that joined across the continent and from other continents. Kifalme AI - Where AI meets Advertising #Kifalme #KifalmeAi #BuildingPlanesInTheAir #AfricaTechFestival #Advertising #Ai #AdvertisingCoin Dwain Rootman Jonathan Carlos Zechariah Carlos

🌍 Reflections from the recent Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town 🇿🇦 Our Investment Manager Philani Mzila CDFA joined an esteemed panel of tech ecosystem leaders consisting of Miranda Perumal (Founder of scale), Vuyani Tati (Managing Director, Startupbootcamp AfriTech), Sherif Nessim (Founder and Managing Partner, Jedar Capital), and Zachariah George (Managing Partner, Launch Africa Ventures) to unpack one of the most nuanced challenges in startup investing: crafting fair and transparent term sheets. The Collaborative Spirit of Funding Imagine term sheets not as rigid legal documents, but as a collaborative journey between founders and investors. The panel emphasised that this process is about building mutual understanding and alignment. The Ethics of Valuation One fascinating discussion point was the ethical considerations around round pricing. Not all valuation changes are created equal. Context matters – whether it's time elapsed or fundamental shifts in the company's trajectory. The Bigger Picture This isn't just about numbers on a page. It's about creating an ecosystem where African startups can thrive, where communication is clear, and where both founders and investors feel respected and heard. 💡 Key Learnings: • Founders should take the lead in drafting initial terms that reflect their startup's vision • Investors are partners, not just financiers – they're there to guide and clarify financial complexities • Transparency isn't just a buzzword; open and honest communication are the foundation of successful startup-investor relationships Stay tuned for more insights from Africa Tech Festival and what we got up to While you're at it, visit our website www.54collective.vc #54Collective #AfricaTechFestival

🚀 What an incredible time at the Africa Ignite: Startup World Cup Pitch Competition during #AfricaTechFestival2024 ! 🌍 Startups brought their A-game, pitching innovative ideas with energy and passion. The competition was a huge success – fun, engaging, and full of inspiration! #AfricaTech #StartupWorldCup #Innovation #AfricaIgnite #africanstartups #techstartups

🚀 #AfricaTechFestival 2024 has wowed attendees! 🌍 From its massive scale to the impressive turnout, it’s clear our event is shaping the #futureoftech. The stands were top-notch, and connecting with new and familiar faces across the ecosystem was incredible. 🤝 The festival highlighted the latest tech developments and brought key stakeholders together. We can't wait to see how these connections spark innovation! #AfricaCom #AfricaTech #TheAISummit #AfricaIgnite