A day of connections, conversations, and opportunities for Africa’s boldest builders.

In partnership with the African Impact Initiative, Founders Connect Live is coming to Nairobi for an exclusive one-day gathering designed for tech founders, investors, professionals, and creators who are passionate about innovation, impact, and scaling businesses across Africa and beyond. Our mission is to bring together the brightest minds - visionary founders, seasoned operators, investors, and ecosystem leaders to exchange ideas, unlock capital, and build the future of African innovation. If you’re a builder creating companies, investing in startups, or driving impact, this event is designed with you in mind.

This event is brought to you in partnership with the African Impact Initiative and Kenyan Wall Street.

It is also supported by Bamboo and ALX Ventures.

What to Expect



💡 Insightful Panel Conversations & Keynotes

Engage with leaders from Kopo Kopo, ALX, Leta, Fingo, and more as they discuss:

• The Power of Community: Why Networks Drive Startup Success
• Raising Capital in Africa – Navigating funding in today’s market
• Scaling a Startup in East Africa – Growth strategies that work
• Building High-Impact Careers – Thriving in tech, venture, and beyond

🚀 Startup Innovation Challenge

Calling early-stage founders! Pitch your startup for a chance to win up to $12,500 in funding:

• $2,500 equity-free grant from Founders Connect
• $10,000 SAFE Note from African Impact Initiative** {T&Cs apply)

🎉 Evening Mixer

Wrap up the day with great food, drinks, and networking - connect with fellow founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders in an intimate, high-energy setting.

About Founders Connect

We empower African innovators globally through storytelling, capital, and opportunities.

Over the last three years, we’ve:

✅ Interviewed 100+ top founders and operators in Africa on YouTube, a documentary, and the TED stage

✅ Hosted 2500+ attendees across Lagos, London, and Toronto at our global events

✅ Built a thriving community of builders driving Africa’s next wave of innovation

Now, we’re bringing the movement to Nairobi. Will you be there?

🔗 Learn more: https://www.foundersconnect.xyz/

Meet Your Host: Peace Itimi

📢 Marketing Leader | Content Creator | Startup Advisor | Public Speaker

Peace Itimi is on a mission to grow people and businesses. She brings deep expertise in marketing, growth, and ecosystem building—helping African founders tell their stories, raise capital, and scale globally.

About African Impact Initiative

African Impact Initiative is dedicated to empowering Africa’s next generation of innovators and changemakers. Through our flagship programs, we have

✅ Trained 7,000+ entrepreneurs across 46 countries

✅ Incubated 79 ventures, providing mentorship, resources, and funding

✅ Investing a total of $870,000 CAD to help African startups scale and thrive. 

Our goal is to build a vibrant ecosystem that fosters entrepreneurship, drives economic growth, and transforms communities across the continent.

🔗Learn more about our organization and programs: https://www.africanimpact.ca/