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50 people in our graph share verified history with Sam — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
About
Sam Gichuru is a software engineer who previously founded Nailab, an early Kenyan incubator and accelerator, and co-founded Kuhustle (YC-F3), a freelance platform operating across Africa. He has advised on structuring funding initiatives for African small businesses and supported numerous startups over his career.
Founder at KidatoYC W21
Intro paths
Sam went through Y Combinator (Winter 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
In turn, Sam can intro founders to Kidato's investors below.
Experience
- Kidato GrowChief Executive Officercurrent2019 — presentNairobi County, Kenya
- Nailab Accelerator OfficialChief Executive Officercurrent2013 — presentKasarani, Nairobi County, Kenya
- KuhustleChief Executive Officer2013 — 2018Nairobi County, Kenya
Skills & more
Languages English · Swahili
From Sam's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sam Gichuru?
- Sam Gichuru is a software engineer who previously founded Nailab, an early Kenyan incubator and accelerator, and co-founded Kuhustle (YC-F3), a freelance platform operating across Africa. He has advised on structuring funding initiatives for African small businesses and supported numerous startups over his career.
- Where does Sam Gichuru work?
- Sam Gichuru is Founder of Kidato.
- What companies did Sam Gichuru found?
- Sam Gichuru founded Kidato.
- Where did Sam Gichuru go to school?
- Sam Gichuru studied at Daystar University (Community Development); Strathmore University (CISA).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,230
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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Strathmore University mafia9
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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Same school
Also attended Daystar University5
Also attended Strathmore University47
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