
NOVEMBER 11-15, 2013 | WASHINGTON, DC
infoDev’s Mobile Startup Camp was designed to accelerate the growth of early-stage mobile entrepreneurs from emerging and frontier markets. The five-day program of lectures and hands on workshops provided participants with an opportunity to refine their product strategies, business models and marketing pitches, sharpen their negotiating skills, and network with investors and peers. The week’s activities will also include a Demo Day – a pitching competition before a panel of industry experts and angel investors.
The Startup Camp was part of Mobile Entrepreneurship for Inclusive Development, an initiative delivered in partnership with Sweden, aiming to bolster inclusive development by supporting mobile technology entrepreneurs to create and grow sustainable enterprises that meet local market needs.
Agenda
Each day of the Mobile Startup Camp focused on a specific topic aimed at helping the entrepreneurs achieve sustainable growth of their ventures. The morning sessions provided a conceptual overview, followed by hands-on workshops in the afternoons.
NEW! Videos from select sessions of the Mobile Startup Camp are now available to stream. Additional materials are also provided for some sessions.
Business Modeling Methodologies
Oltac Unsal, Senior Advisor, infoDev
What is the business model canvas and how can it help you understand, design and differentiate your business model?
Business Model Canvas.pdf
Raising Smart Capital and the Role of Mentors and Accelerators
Mike Syzmanski, Director of Business Development, MEST
What is the right type of capital for your business and how do you raise it? What are the pros and cons of mentors and accelerators?
Crowdfunding for Entrepreneurs
Sam Raymond, Research Analyst, infoDev
What are the different types of crowdfunding, and what is the future of the industry in developing countries?
State of Entrepreneurial Finance: VCs, Angels, Super Angels and the Creative Other
John May, Cofounder, New Vantage Group
What are the differet types of startup financiers, and how do they operate?
Entrepreneurial Finance.pdf
Business Development Insights
Ernest Akinlola, Managing Partner, Right Instinct
What does 'business development' really mean, why is it important, and how can an entrepreneur get it done?
Business Development Insights.pdf
Monetization
George Voulgaris, Business Partner, Vision Mobile
How do you develop a monetization strategy for your mobile app?
Monetization.pdf
Marketing and Distribution
Ernest Akinlola, Managing Partner, Right Instinct
How can you use a simple framework to develop your marketing strategy?
Marketing Strategy Template.doc
Participants
Winners of the mAgri Challenge and 14 other of the best startups from infoDev’s growing network of business incubators will be joined by a select group of top coaches and mentors with extensive experience supporting entrepreneurs on their journey from ‘mind to market’.
Click here to view profiles of all participants.
Entrepreneurs
Zubair Abubakar Ade Adebayo
Co-founder, Pledge 51 Co-founder and Team Lead, Efiko
Selected but unable to attend.
Alloysius Attah Kelldick Bakorkor
Co-founder, Farmerline Ltd. Co-founder, Orgaroo
Mwema Jacob Kate Kiguru
Co-founder and CEO, Fomobi Chief Innovator, Ukall Ltd.
Stella Kariuki Angela Korateng
Co-founder, Zege Technologies Co-founder, Trokxi
Selected but unable to attend.
Catherine Mahugu Waliaula Makokha
Co-founder, Shop Soko Founder & CEO, Jooist
Martina Mariki Suzana Moreira
CEO, Mobile Agricultural Alliance Founder, moWoza
Lawrence Muka Moustapha Ndoye
Co-founder, Umati Solutions CEO, Xtreme Design and Engineering, LLC
Stephanie Njerenga William Senyo
Data Manager, Ma3route CEO, SliceBiz
Aboubacar Sonko Daniel Thuranira
Founder, Amandjine Consulting Co-founder, MkulimaBima
Roxanne Wanliss Troy Weekes
Project Manager, meAgo Co-founder, StoryVille
Coaches and Mentors
Ernest Akinlola Tayo Akinyemi
Managing Partner, Right Instinct Director, AfriLabs
Maja Andjelkovic Valerie D'Costa
Mobile Innovation Specialist, infoDev Program Manager, infoDev
Jon Gosier John May
CEO & Founder, D8A and Appfrica Managing Partner, New Vantage Group
Constance Tzioumis Mike Szymanski
Senior Advisor, Department of State Director of Business Development, MEST
Oltac Unsal George Voulgaris
Senior Advisor, infoDev Business Partner, Vision Mobile
Ben White
Co-founder, VC4Africa
Click here to view profiles of all participants.
Partners