Tag: Kenya startup funding

Kenya Leads Africa’s Startup Funding with $638m in 2024, Nigeria Follows with $400m

by Joan Aimuengheuwa

January 7, 2025

Kenya Leads Africa’s Startup Funding with $638m in 2024, Nigeria Follows with $400m

StartUPs

This took up 29% of the total raised across Africa and topped the regional figures for East Africa, which as ...

Techeconomy Podcast

Infowave is brought to you by TechEconomy. Every week we will bring new stories from startups and influencers who are shaping and changing the world we live in. We’ll also bring you reports on topics you should know.

The meeting focused on the major lessons for techies in 2024 and projections for 2025, with a discussion on the rapid pace of innovation in the tech industry and the role of AI and digital ecosystems in creating smarter solutions. The panelists emphasized the importance of continuous learning, upskilling, and adapting to new trends, particularly in the context of AI, and highlighted the need for tech professionals to focus on mastering core concepts of programming, developing a business that is sustainable, and being customer-centric. The conversation ended with advice for career growth in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of patience, finding a mentor, and focusing on strengths.