Startup Week Lusaka

Startup Week Lusaka is a celebration of entrepreneurship and the people shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Lusaka.


TechStars Startup Week celebrates the achievements of entrepreneurial communities in cities across the globe. Our mission is to develop and support thriving communities wherever they may exist. The best way to do this is to bring entrepreneurs together in a way that they can connect, share and bond.

 

Join us in the vibrant Techstars Startup Week! Led by local entrepreneurs and hosted in incredible venues throughout the city, we invite you to be a part of this exciting journey. Sign up for our mailing list to stay updated on all the latest news and events. This five-day experience offers a diverse range of events held at various locations, featuring inspiring speakers who share their stories and motivate the entrepreneurial community. By participating, you’ll forge meaningful connections, eliminating the feeling of isolation and gaining the support network crucial for entrepreneurial success.

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Meet our 2023 speakers. We're adding more every week.

Milou

Milou Van Bruggen

Digital Sector Development in Sub Saharan Africa, International Trade Center
Mwangala Sipumo

Mwangala Sipumo

Communications and PR Executive, Youth Entrepreneurs Association of Zambia
Kim Otteby

Kim Otteby

Managing Director, Umoyo Natural Health
francis Mumbi

Francis Mumbi

Head, Data Office at Stanbic Bank Zambia
Ahmad Hamwi_3

Ahmad Hamwi

CEO, Green Future Enterprises
G Mwale

Gilbert Mwale

CEO, eMsika
kunda

William Kunda

CEO, DigiPro ZM
Phillip Madanire

Phillip Madanire

Founder, Distinctive GDP
Aisata Guiro

Aisata Guiro

Director, Pearls Business Services
OGETO

Douglas Ogeto

Head of Growth, Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Petra Chikasa

Petra Chikasa

Founder and Markets Lead, Koloso
Eunice Mwenya

Eunice Mwenya

Founder, Blossom Eloquence
Natalie_2

Natalie Novick

Global Programs Operations Manager, Founders Boost
sopani

Sopani Muzumara

Proudly Zambian Campaign Coordinator at ZAM
chabu

Chabu Muchinshi

CEO, ACE Smart Technologies
stephen muraga_1

NyamukAfrica Solution

Stephen Muraga

Managing Director, Nyamula Logistics
john soneka

John Soneka

Founder and CEO, ZUX Branding
Mulenga Mwamba

Mulenga Mwamba

Field Coordinator, Edulution Zambia
David Elliot Johnson

David Elliot Johnson

Founder/CEO, mytalu
leah

Kabanda Lopa

Co-Founder, CC Gabriel & Co Legal Practitioners
Chinyanta Mwenya

Chinyanta Mwenya

Founder, Say Chizz Production
Maria Jere

Maria Jere

Business Development Manager, eLipa Payment Solutions
Flam Arc Holdings

Gomolemo Lolo Madikgetla

Founder, Flam Arc Holdings
Joseph Kumwenda

Joseph Kumwenda

Field Coordinator, Edulution Zambia
Radhia Mtonga

Radhia Mtonga

Sustainability Transitions and Innovation lead, WATER FOR WATER
Cyrille Njikeng

Cyrille Njikeng

Life coach & serial entrepreneur
andrew

Andrew McNaught

Director & waste management expert, Tandem
DUMMY1

Tim Burkly

Co-Founder at Interclear

Our Program

DAYDATETIME (CAT)EVENT TYPESESSIONVENUETITLE OF PRESENTANTIONNAME OF A SPEAKER
MONDAY18th September, 202309:00 – 09:30OnlineKick-OffVirtualStartup Week Lusaka: Down Memory LaneStartup Week Lusaka Team
 18th September, 202309:30 – 10:00OnlineKeynote PresentationVirtualSuccess with TechstarsSorawi Phongsakonsunthon
 18th September, 202311:30 – 12:15OnlineCafé TalkVirtualConnectivity Infrastructure for AllMilou Van Bruggen,
Douglous Ogeto
Chanda Nsambu
 18th September, 202315:30 – 16:30OnlinePanel DiscussionVirtualStartup Investment Landscape in AfricaPhilip Madanire and speakers to be advised
 18th September, 202318:00 – 19:30OnlineStartup Week BootcampVirtualCustomer Development NuggetsNatalie Novak
TUESDAY19th September, 202309:30 – 10:30OnlinePanel DiscussionVirtualEdTech TrendsTBA
 19th September, 202314:00 – 15:00PhysicalFireside ChatAfricaworksFireside ChatChinyanta Mwenya, Maria Jere,
Mwangala Sipumo
 19th September, 202315:00 – 16:00PhysicalMasterclassAfricaworksSustainable Product Design in a Hyperconnected WorldFrancis Mumbi
 19th September, 202318:00 – 18: 55OnlineStartup Week BootcampVirtualDesign Thinking Process SimplifiedRhoda Kakoma
WEDNESDAY20th September, 202309:00 – 10:00OnlineMasterclassVirtualResilience as an entreprenuerCyrille Njikeng
 20th September, 202314:00 – 16:00PhysicalStartup ConverseZANACO Innovation LabA Special Edition: Sustainability and EntreprenuershipJoan Mtaja, Andrew McNaught,
Sopani Muzumara
Ahmad Hamwi
 20th September, 202317:00 – 19:30OnlineInvestor Event Zambia 2023VirtualPitch SessionNyamukAfrica Team
THURSDAY21st September, 202309:00 – 10:00OnlineMasterclassVirtualSecrets to Persuasive ConversationGerry Grifin
 21st September, 202311:00 – 12:00PhysicalFireside ChatBongoHiveNoneMulemwa Kusemwa,
Hannah Siliya,
Siphiwe Sowi
 21st September, 202312:00 – 13:00PhysicalMasterclassBongoHiveEmpowering Sustainable Growth with Digital ConnectivityDavid Elliot Johnson
 21st September, 202318:00 – 20:00OnlineBootcampVirtualPitch Demo DayTop 10 Startup Week BootCamp
FRIDAY22nd September, 202313:00 – 18:00PhysicalConferenceThe University of ZambiaEmpowering Sustainable Growth with Digital ConnectivityFull Program TBA

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