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Amol added an event

BarCamp Africa - UK at Vodafone HQ, London

November 7, 2009 all day

We are excited to announce the first of its kind BarCampAfrica UK 2009. This free event is dedicated to celebrating and discussing Technology in the context of African Development. We will not only be dealing with technology but also the effective…

October 24, 2009

Maryanne Karamagi commented on Amol's event 'The ASEC (African Social Entrepreneurship Competition)'

I sent the groups executive summary; i hope we go through to the next round. We found out about the competition late but we decided to try our luck.

October 9, 2009

Maryanne Karamagi is attending Amol's event

The ASEC (African Social Entrepreneurship Competition) at http://www.African-SEC.org

September 14, 2009 at 6pm to September 30, 2009 at 7pm

The ASEC is the first and only social enterprise business plan competition specifically for University students in Africa. The purpose of the ASEC is to harness and channel Africa's entrepreneurial ambitions into financially viable social enterpris…

October 9, 2009

Amol commented on Ben's group 'Social Entrepreneur Incubator'

Hello Everyone! As a part of an academic assignment, I need to survey a population of people investing in Africa. I'd appreciate you taking 5 minutes to complete the following survey: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFN3dENmMnRWYVd…

September 23, 2009

Amol commented on Ben's group 'Africa-Europe Incubator'

September 23, 2009

Ryusuke SAITO and Ben are attending Amol's event

The ASEC (African Social Entrepreneurship Competition) at http://www.African-SEC.org

September 14, 2009 at 6pm to September 30, 2009 at 7pm

September 16, 2009

An event by Amol was featured

The ASEC (African Social Entrepreneurship Competition) at http://www.African-SEC.org

September 14, 2009 at 6pm to September 30, 2009 at 7pm

September 16, 2009

Amol commented on Amol's event 'The ASEC (African Social Entrepreneurship Competition)'

To all those working with young ambitious university students in Africa, please tell them about the ASEC and to visit our website (www.African-SEC.org) or facebook page (facebook.com/AfricanSEC)

September 13, 2009

Amol added an event

The ASEC (African Social Entrepreneurship Competition) at www.African-SEC.org

September 14, 2009 at 6pm to September 30, 2009 at 7pm

September 13, 2009

Amol joined Ben's group

Social Entrepreneur Incubator

For social entrepreneurs and their projects. A place to find and share information.

July 28, 2009

Amol joined Ben's group

Africa-Europe Incubator

A place to discuss African-European relations - Highlight economic activity and profile African-European projects and events.

July 25, 2009

Amol might attend Ben's event

VC4Africa Meetup New York at To be decided

September 10, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm

Dear Members, We are looking to bring this event online. If you are interested please register and add your comments, thoughts and ideas. The date and location are still to be decided. Look forward to getting members together in this area!

July 25, 2009

Amol is now a member of Venture Capital and Private Equity in Africa

Welcome Them!

July 25, 2009

Profile Information

Are you an investor or entrepreneur ?

investor, entrepreneur, student

Organization Profile

The ASEC (African Social Entrepreneurship Competition) is the first and only business plan competition for African university students wanting to launch and financially viable, yet socially impactful business.

What is your current position ?

Founder and Director

Personal Introduction & Profile

After having spent about 5 years in the Business Development role of the enterprise IT industry, I made a drastic career change as a microfinancing and small business development advisor to people with dissabilities in Uganda. Seeing the entreprenurial ambitions of the people and witnessing the role entrepreneurship can play in poverty eradication motivated me to start this project.

The ultimate goal of the ASEC is to identify students with the most entreprenurial talent and incubate their business.

Which sectors are interesting for you ?

Banking, Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Consumer Durables, Financial Services, Food and Beverages, Health Services, Insurance, Internet, Manufacturing, Media, Telecommunications, Transportation

Which region is interesting for you ?

West Africa, East Africa

Which countries are interesting for you ?

Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Closing Statement / Contact Details

I am very interested in hearing about other's experiences investing in very early stage African businesses.

ajadhav@mba10.rsm.nl

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