Francis N.

Francis N. has a diverse work experience, starting in 2016 as a Growth Hacker for DEMO Africa, where they connected African startups to the global ecosystem. In 2017, they served as a Lead Project Manager for the Singularity University Global Impact Challenge in Eastern Africa, fostering innovative startups that positively impact the region. Francis also worked as Africa Lead for Vakava Technologies, a Finnish company specializing in cold storage technology. From 2015 to 2021, Francis was a Taskforce Member for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme, focusing on innovation. Currently, they serve as the Managing Director of Keep IT Cool, an African startup that developed a smart distribution platform called Markiti to link demand and supply in the fish and chicken value chains, reducing costs for small-scale farmers and fishermen.

Francis N. has a diverse education history. In 2000 to 2001, they attended the Technical University of Kenya and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Technology, with a focus on Computer Systems Technology. In 2014, they completed a Post Graduate program in Blue Economy (Entrepreneurship) at Stellenbosch University. From 2015 to 2016, they pursued a Master's degree in Global Business Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship at UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA DEL SACRO CUORE in Milan, Italy. In 2017, Francis N. participated in the GSP Program at Singularity University in California. Additionally, the information does not provide any specific timeframe or degree for their field of study in Web-Mobile Apps at Strathmore University.