Last year’s FoT winner, Lena Tünkers, visits a Kenyan startup that’s turning human waste into affordable fuel. The wooden shed sits prominently in a green, open field that doubles as a production space. Before I get up from the table, Milli says, “When we see someone going to the toilet, it is like Christmas for …
By Jeppe Rasmussen This wasn’t my first Founders of Tomorrow bootcamp. Three years ago, I applied and got rejected. I only managed to snag a spot after a last-minute cancellation. This year, I applied again. Things went a little differently. They accepted my application, and I ended up winning a trip to Silicon Valley for …
Lena Tünkers continues her journey, exploring some of the challenges facing Nairobi’s startup scene, and comes down with a bout of culture shock. Challenges in the startup scene Besides all the positive impressions of Silicon Savannah, Kenyan startups face many issues. Founders tend to give up on ideas too readily and don’t want to risk …
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The FoT 2019 competition is upon us! Up for grabs is a life-changing trip to one of four amazing destinations. Last year’s winner, Lena Tünkers, chose to spend two weeks exploring Silicon Savannah. As participants frantically prepare their pitches, Lena shares her impressions of Nairobi’s blossoming startup scene. A land of opportunities I’m sitting in the back seat …
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