Gritcube envisions an entrepreneurial Africa filled with job opportunities and economic growth

Origin

In the summer of 2015, a group of individuals found that they all shared a passion to contribute to the economic growth of African countries through the development and diversification of its private sectors. With this passion in mind, they formed Gritcube: a mission-driven organization that accelerates startups in Africa at low cost.

Founders

Jessica Shen

Marketing​

U.C. Berkeley alumni with a background in Digital Marketing, Jessica is passionate about using the power of technology to create productive relationships, expand capacity, and increase learning and information.

Jay Chikobe

​Business Development & Finance

Business development consultant with a background in startup enterprise, Jay is passionate about spreading an innovative and scale-able approach to incubation in Africa.

Jennifer Shen

President

Duke Alumni with a background in interdisciplinary social science research, Jennifer is passionate about ​the power of locally-founded startups to increase income and employment in Africa.

Indiana Baseden

​Programs

Development professional with a background in environment & development, Indiana is passionate about working with inspiring, young entrepreneurs who are eager to change the business landscape in Zambia.​

Get Involved

Get in touch to learn more about how to join the Gritcube network.