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Tech firm Andela has launched a hub in Kigali, Rwanda. The pan-African tech firm, which develops software engineers, already has hubs in Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda. To fuel the expansion, Andela is partnering with the Government of Rwanda through the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).  RDB is an organization responsible for transforming the country into a dynamic global hub for business, investment, and innovation.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: Here Is What Rwanda Does When Citizens Violate Covid-19 Rules<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Moreover, a model of technological excellence on the African continent, Kigali was also chosen as a strategic location for Andela\u2019s first pan-African hub. This is also due to its strong existing infrastructure and ease of access for developers across the continent. Through the partnership, RDB will support Andela\u2019s efforts to build a pan-African workforce. Also, it will support the development of Rwandans and other African talents. This will catalyze Andela\u2019s mission to invest in Africa\u2019s most promising talent and build the continent\u2019s future technology leaders. This adds to the 700+ Andela developers based in the company\u2019s existing locations in Lagos, Nairobi, and Kampala.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to have found a partner in the Government of Rwanda whose mission is so closely aligned with our own: to grow and sustain a pan-African elite tech workforce. In Kigali, we have found a location that makes travel to-and-from other African countries seamless and also has the modern and connected infrastructure we require to collaborate with a global workforce<\/em>,\u201d says Andela co-founder and CEO Jeremy Johnson.<\/p>\n

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\n\n\"\"\n\nAndela\u00a0is building a network of technology leaders<\/a> on the African continent hosted the Andela Women in Technology Summit. The event is in commemoration of International Women\u2019s Day. It further reinforces Andela\u2019s commitment to diversity and inclusion in Nigeria\u2019s tech ecosystem. The conference was hosted at EPIC Tower in Lagos. It had the theme \u2018Investing in Tomorrow\u2019s Leaders.\u2019\n\nALSO READ: 2019 International Women's Day Celebrations Is All About Balancing<\/a><\/strong>\n\nConsequently, over 100 women in tech and business met to take part in lively discussion and debate with female executives, senior technologists, and developers. This includes Taiwo Judah Ajayi [Director of People and Culture], Jessica Akano [Talent Acquisition Manager], Feyikemi Olabiyi [Product Manager], and Mercy Orangi [Technology Leadership Evangelist\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_47190\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"2048\"]\"Some Some of the attendees at the Andela Women in Technology Summit<\/em>[\/caption]\n\n\n\nAlso in attendance at Andela Women in Technology Summit were Lagos\u2019 leading female tech influencers, This includes Keynote Speaker Chika Uwazie [COO, EnterFive] alongside Esther Olatunde [CTO & Engineering Lead at Tress App]. Others are Moyinoluwa Adeyemi [Android Engineer at OffGrid Electric], Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola [General Manager, LASPARK Lagos], and Neku Atawodi [General Manager, MEST]. They discussed the role of stakeholders and leaders in promoting diversity in the tech community. The event concluded with a fireside chat with Simi Nwogugu [Executive Director, Junior Achievement Nigeria]. Also, the moderator was Oluwasola Obagbemi [Communications Manager, Andela].\n\nALSO READ:\u00a0International Women's Day 2020: How To Truly Achieve Gender Equality In The 21st Century<\/a><\/strong>\n\nSince launching in 2014, Andela has played an instrumental role in paving the way for women in the tech industry. The company does this through its commitment to attracting and developing female talent. The company\u2019s various initiatives include multiple all-female recruitment cycles as well as building safe and empowering communities for women in tech, such as Tech in Pink<\/a> and Ladies in Tech<\/a>.\n\n<\/div>\nRead More Here >><\/a><\/strong>","post_title":"Andela Hosts Women In Tech Summit In Lagos","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"andela-hosts-women-in-tech-summit-in-lagos","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-16 11:52:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-16 11:52:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.appsafrica.com\/andela-hosts-women-tech-summit-2018-lagos\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":21885,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2017-10-22 05:28:47","post_date_gmt":"2017-10-22 05:28:47","post_content":"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_21887\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1066\"]\"What Image from Andela<\/a><\/em>[\/caption]\n\nIn the next ten years, there will be 1.3M software development jobs. However, there are only 400,000 domestic computer science graduates to fill them. Africa is home to the largest untapped talent pool and seven of the 10 fastest growing internet populations in the world. That spells opportunity and right there to leverage this opportunity is Andela. This startup founded in 2014 to build a network of technology leaders on the African continent. The aim is to bridge the divide between the U.S and African tech sectors. \n
ALSO READ: Kenyan Developers Shine at Andela Hackathon to Fight Fake News<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\nThe pan-African coding company announced this month they had secured US$40 million in Series C funding<\/a> from a host of investors in a landmark round. This adds to the US$24 million Series B funding round<\/a> led by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative in June of last year. \n\n\u201cFind an investor who supplies not only capital but strategic support. An investor that genuinely understands your vision, as well as how to build a company like yours, and then grow together.\u201d<\/em>\n\nThis advice comes from Seni Sulyman, the country director of Andela<\/a> Nigeria. It is worth taking, as Andela this month became one of the most funded African startups ever. The startup has raised capital to the tune of over US$80 million.\n\n\n\nSulyman said the money was not the only consideration. However, he welcomed the arrival on Andela\u2019s board of Pule Taukobong, the founder of CRE Venture Capital, which led the latest round. Taukobong, Sulyman said, had been part of the Andela story from the very beginning back in 2014.\n\nRead More Here >><\/strong><\/a>","post_title":"What You Need To Know About One Of Africa's Most Funded Startups","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"need-know-one-africas-funded-startups","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-14 01:09:36","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-14 01:09:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=21885","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
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