Port Harcourt-based founder Karla Obakpolor has emerged as one of the recipients of AstroSapiens’ StarChain Ventures scholarship award.Â
The AstroSapiens community announced the successful funding and awarding of four scholarships for Cohort 3 of the renowned StarChain Ventures course, ‘Startup Fundraising Demystified.’
The initiative is a testament to the recipients’ commitment to fostering impactful tech entrepreneurship and supporting outstanding individuals within their vibrant community.
According to the organization, the scholarship awardees not only demonstrated outstanding merit but also aligned with the impact ethos of their community. The four awardees are:
Karla Obakpolor (Nigeria): Founder of CRYPTO SMART, contributing to increased access to web3/blockchain products and capabilities in Africa.
Eve Logunova-Parker (USA): Founder and CEO of Evenness, dedicated to democratizing access to innovative technologies.
Monica Talan (USA/LATAM): Founder of CryptoConexión, championing financial literacy and inclusion for emerging economies.
Aimara Garcia Cabezas (LATAM): Founder of Gnomai Lab, bringing hope and capabilities to underserved communities.
The AstroSapiens community noted that the scholarships were thoughtfully awarded based on a combination of need, merit, and alignment with their community’s impact-driven ethos.
Based on careful consideration, the scholarships were awarded on both need and merit, plus alignment with our community’s impact ethos. Three of the four award winners hail from emerging economies, and all have won prestigious awards and/or recognition from global organizations.
AstroSapiens takes pride in supporting these remarkable female founders, each with a distinct focus on generating a positive impact:
The community also appreciated their sponsors for their generous impact-focused scholarship, as they have continued their unwavering commitment from cohorts 1 and 2.
AstroSapiens remains dedicated to empowering visionary entrepreneurs who are not only shaping the future of technology but also making a lasting impact on their communities and beyond.
The achievements of their scholarship awardees are a testament to the collective strength and potential of the AstroSapiens community. As they celebrate these extraordinary individuals, they look forward to witnessing their continued success and the positive change they bring to the world.
