Propelling African Entrepreneurs | CDM 2024 | IEFA

In collaboration with Concordia University
While young Africans are projected to make up 42% of the global youth population by 2030, entrepreneurship has become a pivotal path for empowering Africa’s diverse youth economically. This pioneering panel will delve into the inspiring stories of young African entrepreneurs that have won the AFRISE Challenge, organized by Concordia University. What are the main challenges and opportunities when launching a start-up in Africa? What are the best strategies to attract initial investments? Are there specific steps to follow for achieving success in scaling?
Discussion during the 30th Conference of Montreal, featuring Renato Rossi, Investor, Al Mada Ventures ; Julie Gichuru, Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer, Mastercard Foundation ; Matthew Davis, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Renew Capital ; Hawa Keita, Lead, Concordia Africa Initiative, Concordia University.
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