Founders Live Mombasa
Founders Live arrives in Mombasa!
Join us for an incredible evening…
Founders Live is an unforgettable networking experience and pitch competition sweeping the globe.
5 founders
99-second pitches
4 minutes of audience Q&A
YOUR VOTES decide the winner!
So bring your friends and coworkers and get to know the Nordic Stockholm tech scene and vote for what you think will be the next big thing… built in Kenya.
Know someone who should attend? Open The Door
Starring
Edwin Mwangi as the City Leader
Competing Founders and Startups
Ian Jillo — Kitenge Treasures
Founder & CEO Ian is the creative force behind Kitenge Treasures, a Mombasa-based retail venture operating in the upcycled-fashion space. Bootstrapped and building from the coast, Ian is redefining how local textile waste is transformed into high-value, culturally inspired apparel and accessories. He is pitching to scale a sustainable fashion brand that blends heritage with modern retail.
Kelvin Kimathi — Snack Quest
Founder & CEO Kelvin is the driving force behind Snack Quest, an e-commerce platform curating and delivering snacks across Mombasa and beyond. As a bootstrapped founder, he is solving the last-mile challenge for FMCG treats, turning convenience into a scalable digital retail model. He is pitching to grow the platform's user base and streamline logistics.
Yusto Omondi — Agriloom Limited
Founder & CEO Yusto leads Agriloom Limited, an Agritech venture based in Mombasa connecting farmers to markets through technology. Operating at the Seed stage, Yusto is focused on building resilient supply chains and empowering local producers with digital tools. He is pitching to secure strategic partnerships and accelerate the platform’s regional expansion.
Matt Allen — MSO (Miracle Seed Oil) Founder & Project Lead
Matt Allen is the founder of MSO (Miracle Seed Oil), an agri-infrastructure venture focused on Miracle Seed Oil production along the Kenyan coast.. Matt is pitching at Founders Live Mombasa to secure early partners and capital to move MSO from feasibility into pilot execution.
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Agenda
18:00 - Networking
19:00 - Announcements, Sponsors, and Pitch Competition
20:00 - Networking and After Party
Winners
The Founders Live winners package includes:
Front Row membership with unlimited access to Backstage Intelligence and the Backchannel community
Founders Live Booster Pack over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups
An appearance in the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global livestream tournament
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Prizes start at 250 votes.
Voting runs Nov 2 - Dec 2
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