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StartUp Bootcamp (for early-stage tech founders)

May 17, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

MEST Africa and the French Chamber of Commerce, Ghana are teaming up to bring you a startup boot camp like no other. For early-stage tech startup founders in Ghana, apply to be considered for an immersive workshop series on:

  • Sales Development
  • Product Development
  • Partnership Development
  • Legal & Regulatory

Get valuable insights from industry experts, and interact with peers while learning practical strategies to take your startup to the next level.
Don’t miss this chance to accelerate your growth!

Dates: 17th May 2023
Venue: MEST Africa Incubator
Duration: 8:30 am GMT to 5 pm GMT

STARTUP CRITERIA
The startup must be a technology (software) company operational in any African country that can demonstrate traction.

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Fill out the form accurately and honestly
  2. We will communicate our decision via email

No registration or participation fees.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/v3nZFGn3sLedeC617

 

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Bootcamp 1

Sales Development

Ulric Chekap (MEST alumnus)

Co-founder & CEO, Shopa

Ulric Chekap Wenego is the Chief Executive of Shopa, a MEST portfolio company and B2B E-commerce solution with imbedded financial services. 

He specializes in B2B and B2C sales, design thinking process, business model improvement, and people management.

He has years of experience in sales working with leading FMCGs and financial institutions

Product Development

Kelvin Tyron (MEST alumnus) 

CPO/COO at Saving Grains

Kelvin Tyron is the CPO/COO at Saving Grains, an ag-tech/fintech startup that empowers aggregators and farmers with innovative credit solutions. 

He is also a Product Development Specialist with expertise in UX and currently consults as a Product Development Specialist with MTN Ghana, developing experiences and processes for multiple digital applications.

He previously co-founded Nvoicia, leading the development of the credit and operations framework.

Partnership Development

Michael Adonteng 

Founder & CEO, Africa Sales Academy

Mike has over 2 decades of B2B and B2C Sales experience, working with technology giants and unicorns. Most recently, he has been coaching aspiring sales executives, sales leaders, and their teams. He speaks with authenticity from a seasoned sales expert who has mastered his craft. Michael shares his experiences from his tenure and unique progression working for technology giants such as Rackspace, Salesforce, Oracle and Medallia and Diligent.

 

Legal & Regulatory

Cephas Tettey Omenyo

Attorney at Alexander & Partner

Mr. Cephas Omenyo is the Managing Attorney of Alexander & Partner Ghana, the Ghanaian practice of a multinational law firm with offices around the globe. He specializes in

Corporate and Commercial law as well as dispute resolution. He has a varied array of clients

which includes multinational companies and individual clients. He has a keen interest in

assisting startups with their legal and compliance issues as well as business development.

Details

Date:
May 17, 2023
Time:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Organizers

MEST Africa
French Chamber of Commerce, Ghana

Venue

Meltwater
MEST Africa Incubator
Accra, Greater Accra Ghana
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Details

Date:
May 17, 2023
Time:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Organizers

MEST Africa
French Chamber of Commerce, Ghana

Venue

Meltwater
MEST Africa Incubator
Accra, Greater Accra Ghana
+ Google Map
View Venue Website