{"id":1879,"date":"2022-03-07T03:50:06","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T03:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africandiasporanetwork.org\/programs\/adis22\/?page_id=1879"},"modified":"2022-07-15T11:10:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:10:08","slug":"june-session","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/africandiasporanetwork.org\/programs\/adis22\/june-session\/","title":{"rendered":"June Session"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAfrican Diaspora Network hosts the fifth annual Builders of Africa\u2019s Future Pitch Session! Join us for a celebration of innovation and impact among early-stage African enterprises. This session recognizes the rising stars of African entrepreneurship as they build the future of the continent through nonprofit and for-profit businesses addressing key community needs.\n\nThe BAF program awards 10 to 15 of Africa\u2019s most promising entrepreneurs with enterprise development training, partnership and mentorship opportunities, and a platform to boost brand visibility and investment potential in Silicon Valley. This virtual showcase of pitch presentations by grassroots African entrepreneurs is the perfect opportunity for venture capitalists as well as angel, impact, and philanthropic investors. Since 2018, Builders of Africa\u2019s Future has recognized and catalyzed 42 African startups. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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He has worked in international development for many years in Africa and Asia, including positions with Tanzanian Children\u2019s Fund and TechnoServe. Andy completed a BA from Princeton University in 2003 and subsequently graduated from Syracuse University in 2007 with a MPA in International Development. He also served as a Princeton in Africa Fellow. He currently serves on the board of directors for Komo Learning Centres.<\/p>

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