Call for Applications for the Jasiri Talent Investor Cohort 6 – JASIRI
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JASIRI
About Jasiri
Jasiri invests in, nurtures, and empowers entrepreneurs who benefit society and attack poverty by creating high-impact businesses, creating new markets on the African continent. Jasiri believes that entrepreneurial teams are at the heart of new venture creation and provides the entrepreneur with access to a diverse group of potential co-founders. The program supports new ventures from idea generation to venture creation and takes a long-term approach to developing exceptional, responsible entrepreneurs on the African continent. Learn more at jasiri.org.
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Application for the Jasiri Talent Investor Program Cohort 6 is now open. Jasiri calls on aspiring entrepreneurs from Kenya, Rwanda, and Ethiopia to apply. Applicants, known as Fellows undergo a thorough selection process, ensuring that the most promising and qualified aspiring entrepreneurs are chosen for the program.
Embarking on a new venture can be daunting in today’s dynamic business landscape. Acknowledging the challenges that aspiring entrepreneurs encounter, Jasiri Talent Investor stands out as a unique program operating under Allan and Gill Gray Philanthropies with a firm commitment to supporting entrepreneurs in developing high-impact, marketing-creating, and value-based ventures that address the common good. Jasiri Talent Investor strives to remove barriers that hinder the success of new businesses. The program guides the Fellows from Ideation to Venture creation, by providing funding, coaching, strategic advisory, and guidance in the complex space of innovation.
“Jasiri draws inspiration from three Entrepreneurial Imperatives: alchemy, ambition, and attitude. Our work, akin to alchemy, guides aspiring entrepreneurs from ground zero. We introduce Marketing Creating Innovations as a blueprint to shape the future prosperity of Africa. The intentional choice of our program name, Jasiri—a Swahili word for bravery—reflects our commitment. Thinking big, thinking long-term, and embodying responsible, ethical entrepreneurship demand courage.” Anthony Farr, CEO of Allan and Gill Gray Philanthropies.
We continue to make a significant impact. Since the program’s inception, we have incubated 144 Fellows across 4 Cohorts, nurtured 61 Ventures spanning 24 industries, and our ventures have collectively created 613 jobs.
Application for this sixth cohort will open on January 15, 2024, and close on April 5, 2024. Jasiri will host various virtual information sessions to assist interested applicants in navigating the application process and addressing any inquiries they might have. Detailed information about these virtual sessions can be found on Jasiri’s social media platforms.
Ideal candidate
Please find below a description of the Ideal Candidate:
- You are determined and dedicated to creating a new and innovative business with potential for rapid growth.
- You are able to identify gaps and recognize opportunities in any sector of interest.
- You have a history of achievement, problem solving and value creation wherever you have focused your attention.
- You are highly informed and knowledgeable in your professional field or area of expertise.
- You are a team player, open to meet and build ventures from scratch with equally ambitious co-founders within your cohort.
- You are a citizen of Ethiopia, Kenya, or Rwanda residing in the respective country or diaspora.
- You commit to building your venture on a full time basis and actively participate in all phases of the Talent investor for 14 months including the 3 months Residential Intensive in Rwanda.
Important Note:
- Women entrepreneurs are highly encouraged to apply.
- Candidates living in the diaspora are also encouraged to apply.
- The Jasiri Talent Investor program includes a mandatory 3-months residential intensive in Bugesera, Rwanda.
