The Importance of Training the Next Generation of Africa Focused Startup Investors with Mark Kleyner
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Show notes
Episode #59 with Mark Kleyner, who is Co-Founder & Program Director of Dream VC, which is an investor accelerator for Africa. Through their community-driven educational platform, they run highly selective remote training programs on Venture Capital & the Innovation Ecosystem across Africa's Startup Ecosystems.
What We Discuss With Mark Kleyner
You and your team have big plans to accelerate the next generation of ecosystem-building African investors. Can you tell us how you intend to achieve this?What do you think the importance of having Africans with the right skills and training to invest in African startups is? What is the current state of education and training for African-focused startup investors? In terms of skills and knowledge, how do African venture capitalists compare to their global counterparts?What advice would you give to someone who has no VC experience but wants to pursue a career in VC in Africa?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes
Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss From Idea to Impact. Investing in Africa's Most Promising Mission-Driven Startups with Emmanuel Adegboye? Make sure to check it out!
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Don't just dream about breaking into or advancing your career in the African venture capital industry, make it a reality! Check out Dream VC's website now to learn more about their remote training programs and unlock your potential today:
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Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:
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