Building Real Businesses in Africa with AI #AIWeekNY

​incl. 1 drink & bitings.

Most conversations about “AI in emerging markets” are either hype or completely miss how businesses actually operate on the ground.

​At Kuzana.co, we’ve been experimenting with a different approach:
using AI to support operators behind the scenes in small, fast-growing businesses — making opportunities viable that were previously too complex, fragmented, or costly to manage.

​In 15 months, we’ve invested in 15 companies across Kenya in sectors like:

• ​avocado export

• ​women’s fashion

• ​fintech infrastructure

​This session is a candid look at:

• ​what actually works when building in African markets today

• ​how AI can reduce operational friction in “boring” but real businesses

• ​what breaks, what scales, and where the real opportunity is

​This is not a typical networking event.

​We’ll keep it small and structured:

• ​ 10 min talk

• ​followed by guided introductions so you actually meet people worth staying in touch with

• ​Schelling Point for people interested in Africa and the future of work

​This event is part of #AIWeekNY by Pulse NYC — a community-led festival celebrating innovation across the AI ecosystem. More at https://pulse.nyc/ai-week/

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