Awil Osman

Awil Osman

Digital Transformation Analyst at ZEPRE PTA
Nairobi, Kenya

Mentorship Connection

Accepting requests from:
Idea/Concept stage Startup stage Growth stage Mature stage
Benefits

One meeting per month

Unlimited chat, email, or text within boundaries.

Usually responds in about 2 hours

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About

I have extensive experience working with startups. I served as the CEO of Irisehub, the first innovation hub in Mogadishu, and I currently work as a Digital Transformation Analyst running the ZEPRE Innovation Program. My work has given me valuable insights into startups’ challenges and opportunities. I am passionate about empowering entrepreneurs, particularly young entrepreneurs in Africa, by sharing my expertise in digital innovation and strategic transformation. My key areas of interest include insurtech, fintech, and the creative and gig economy.

Mentor type

Company builder Industry expert

Spoken languages

English Somali Swahili

Topics

Business model Fundraising Product Tech

Geographic focus

Côte d'Ivoire Ethiopia Kenya Nigeria Rwanda Somalia South Sudan Tanzania Uganda

Sectors

EdTech Enterprise software Fintech Insurance Software as a Service

Mentorship motivation

  • I am looking for new investments
  • I want to give back to the startup ecosystem and entrepreneurs coming up
  • I want to make new connections for myself and/or the organization I represent

I am giving back to the tech community and also scouting for new startups for our innovation hub.