The Solution
We are a non profit startup studio on a mission to ensure young talented Africans can participate in the digital transformation of Africa as creators and owners.
1. Developing Innovation Leaders
We provide 12 month innovation fellowships to talented college graduates affording them the opportunity to work on well vetted projects under the guidance of an experienced leadership team and mentor network.
2. Launching Startups
We work on projects with the intent of spinning them out into viable early stage startups.
3. Building Community
We continue to build a network of enablers including mentors, donors, and advisors to help catalyze the work we do.
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Impact Africa Network, Inc. is a US 501 (c)(3) public charity, EIN 83-2020331
Testimonials
Dr Deb Choudhury
Contracts and Legal Director
The reason I supported you is that we are one world, one people and we are all connected and we need to support each other for the sustainability of humanity......
Dr Deb Choudhury
The reason I supported you is that we are one world, one people and we are all connected and we need to support each other for the sustainability of humanity. True compassion is universal and not limited by national boundaries.
Steve Pollock
Chief Product Officer, Coffee Meets Bagel
This is exactly the kind of project that inspires me......
Steve Pollock
This is exactly the kind of project that inspires me - teaching people how to turn their ambitions and visions into real, productive companies
Susanna Raj
Cognitive Science/HCI Data Researcher
After reading your founder’s Powerful story on Medium,......
Susanna Raj
After reading your founder’s Powerful story on Medium, through LinkedIn, I was moved to support his vision in the “digital transformation of Africa as creators and owners”. That line spoke to me as an artist, because I never had to face the struggle of not owning anything I created, yet millions of African Americans here cannot say the same. The narrative of their stories have to be changed and he is working to change that from there and I’m honored to play a small role in it.
Grahame Paterson
Social Entrepreneur and Consultant
I am passionate about opportunities for young people to realise ......
Grahame Paterson
I am passionate about opportunities for young people to realise their potential and shine a light across the world. Impact Africa Network strikes me as a really dynamic way to helping achieve this by supporting the innovators of the future and change the African narrative further. The greatest source of energy available to the world is that of young people and I am sure we will see wonderful
Bobbi Kahler
Lead Consultant, ASLAN Training & Development
I found Mark’s story very compelling and I love that he is doing something......
Bobbi Kahler
I found Mark’s story very compelling and I love that he is doing something to truly make a difference in the world and I love supporting people and causes like that.
Kwaku Osei
Founder & CEO, Cooperative Capital
Now more than ever we're seeing there's incredible talent ......
Kwaku Osei
Now more than ever we're seeing there's incredible talent distributed all across the world, unfortunately resources aren't...to unlock the tremendous potential that is necessary to allow our world to evolve in the ways it needs to, it's time that changed - Impact Africa is leading that change! For that reason, it's my honor to support them in this small way!
Ricardo Mozzini
LinkedIn Billing Support Manager
Having experience the power of mentorship and investment in my own career,......
Ricardo Mozzini
Having experience the power of mentorship and investment in my own career, I am now in a position to give back and found this to be great way of doing so. I strongly believe that it takes a village to change the world and I’m committed to do my part.
Lachlan Green
Product Manager, LinkedIn
I support Impact Africa Network because I am inspired by the work you all are doing......
Lachlan Green
I support Impact Africa Network because I am inspired by the work you all are doing and would love to support and scale your impact.
Kyle Champlin
Product Management, Splunk
I learned about the Impact Africa Network via a professional and personal connection,......
Kyle Champlin
I learned about the Impact Africa Network via a professional and personal connection, and the mission and vision are very powerful and something I felt I needed to contribute to
Craig McLuckie
Founder of Heptio
Impact Africa Network represents an amazing opportunity to broaden the base of entrepreneurial talent......
Craig McLuckie
Impact Africa Network represents an amazing opportunity to broaden the base of entrepreneurial talent in the world. Mark's vision to create a sustainable organization empowering young African startup founders will benefit the African economy, and create much needed high paying jobs.
Hungai Kevin Amuhinda
Software Engineer
The work Mark and his team are doing is very vital to the ecosystem......
Hungai Kevin Amuhinda
The work Mark and his team are doing is very vital to the ecosystem and the next generation of entrepreneurs. If you are in a position please support the future.
Daisy Lang'at
Market Research Intern
Joining Impact Africa Network was one of my proudest moments. My time ......
Daisy Langat
Joining Impact Africa Network was one of my proudest moments. My time with these great minds has improved my research skills and the team spirit has allowed me to learn and grow as an individual. I am much more confident about my career prospects.
Louis Majanja
Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer. AJUA.
The work Impact Africa Network especially with the start up studio is really important .....
Louis Majanja
"The work Impact Africa Network especially with the start up studio is really important and necessary in the African ecosystem as part of the support strucutres that allow people build ideas and learn how to work."
Mark Orina
Entrepreneur in Residence Intern
My time at Impact Africa Network has been one of the most eye-opening and transformation ...
Mark Orina
My time at Impact Africa Network has been one of the most eye-opening and transformative experience for me.With Mark Karake's profound experience & skill set , I've been able leverage his invaluable insight to not only optimize available resources but to have a mindset of building and continuous improvement
Lindsey Nestor
Hardware Services Program Manager, NI
I support Impact Africa because they give that gift to talented Africans ...
Lindsey Nestor
The biggest gift I’ve been given in my career is the support to take risks in pursuit of my goals. I support Impact Africa because they give that gift to talented Africans who may not otherwise find the resources they need to transform their big ideas into realities they can own and drive.
Our Champions
Passionate people from around the world determined to make a difference
Louis Majanja
Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer
AJUA.
Maryann Nderu
Sustainability Manager
East African Breweries Ltd.
Patricia Kager
Nurse
El Camino Hospital
Kwaku Osei
Founder & CEO
Cooperative Capital
Hungai Kevin Amuhinda
Software Engineer
Dr Deb Choudhury
Contracts and Legal Director
Grahame Paterson
Social Entrepreneur and Consultant
Ricardo Mozzini
Billing Support Manager
LinkedIn
Susanna Raj
Cognitive Science
HCI Data Researcher
Kyle Champlin
Product Management
Splunk
Lachlan Green
Product Manager
LinkedIn
Steve Pollock
Chief Product Officer
Coffee Meets Bagel
Bobbi Kahler
Lead consultant
ASLAN Training & Development
Bruce Stronge
Founder & CEO
Outfit
Scott Roberts
VP, Head of Business Development
LinkedIn
Matthew Rinkert
Director, Customer Advocacy
Icertis
Lindsey Nestor
Hardware Services Program Manager
Grace Azenabor
Consultant at the Monitor Institute by Deloitte
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