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Founders Showcase sponsored by Jollof Tech & Cisco

Name: Founders Showcase sponsored by Jollof Tech & Cisco
Start: 2025-10-28T16:30:00.000-07:00
End: 2025-10-28T19:00:00.000-07:00
Location: San Francisco, California

Malaika

San Francisco, California

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About Event

Join us for the Founders Showcase, an evening where innovation meets opportunity.

Hosted in collaboration with Jollof Tech, Cisco's Connected Black professionals, this event brings together high-growth founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders for an evening of connection and discovery.

Expect an inspiring lineup of founders sharing what they are building, insightful conversations , and opportunities to meet the people shaping the next generation of tech ventures

Whether you are a founder looking to connect with capital, an investor scouting your next opportunity, or an operator passionate about the startup ecosystem — this is the room to be in.

Meet the Judges

Ore Boboye - COO at Loubby AI

Kendall Ananyi - CEO at Tizeti

Maxime Bouan - General Partner at Seedstars Africa Ventures

Ron Korland - CTO at Tuvis

Gökhan Ülger - Founder at MOOGCO Baby & MoogShip Cargo Services

Agenda
- Arrival and Networking – 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM – 30min
- Welcome and Opening Remarks – 5:00 PM – 5:10 PM – 10min
- Main Pitch Event – 5:10 PM – 5:50 PM – 40min
- Open Mic Lightning Pitch – 5:50 PM – 6:20 PM – 30min
- Announcement of Winners and Vote of Thanks – 6:20 PM – 6:35 PM – 15min
- Networking – 6:35 PM – 7:00 PM – 25min
- Close – 7:00 PM

Meet the Host

Jollof Tech :
Afrocentric conversations at the intersection of tech and culture

Cisco's Connected Black professionals:
Connecting Cisco's current Black Professionals, potential Black Professionals and alumni alike across the Globe.

Malaika:
Founders & VC community supporting builders with connections and resources.

What to Expect:
• Founder showcases and live feedback from investors
• Networking with founders, funders, and ecosystem partners
• Great energy, community, and meaningful connections

Dress Code: Smart casual
Refreshments: Drinks and light bites will be served

Call for Startups

Are you building something exciting and ready to share your story?
If you would like to pitch at the Jollof Tech Founders Showcase, please fill out this form.

Call for Ecosystem Partners

If you are an ecosystem partner, accelerator, or service provider and would like to support startups with credits, resources, or perks, contact us at Malaika

Location

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