Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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A marketplace that connects producers with consumers through group buying. - Lead cross-functional planning across product, logistics, and market teams to ensure financially scalable operations and data-informed expansion - Grants fundraising including WFP, GIZ, and FCDO +0.6 million USD in funds (updated Mar-2025) - Financial strategy and forecasting, P&L, and cash flow
Tikus was initially launched as a restaurant delivery startup. In early 2023, we pivoted to ChipChip to tackle deeper inefficiencies in the food supply chain, connecting farmers directly with consumers.
A startup hub supporting early-stage founders in Ethiopia - Led incubation and accelerator programs, supporting 30+ startups - Developed partnerships with local and international stakeholders to expand founder support
German government-supported private equity advisor for investment into Africa - Advised European businesses on market entry and investment strategy - Delivered investment readiness workshops in collaboration with GIZ and TUM-Tech GmbH
Connecting Ethiopian software developers with international companies - Co-founded DevMatch to unlock untapped talent markets in Ethiopia and create global tech job opportunities - Built the business model and operations to facilitate remote developer placements with companies abroad