A huge thank you to the organizers for the invitation. It was a privilege to evaluate such high-impact solutions and connect with the minds shaping Africa’s sustainable future.

I was truly impressed by the founders’ vision and the technical depth of the pitches. A big shoutout to the amazing startups I had the privilege of judging:

🔥 Ecosafi, the Better Cooking Company
⚡ M Paya Energy
💡 CRIPT
🔋 Jump Energy
🌾 Farm to Feed
🔄 Waste Loop
🪙 Mangrove Coin
♻️ ReWaste @rewastekenya
🗑️ Waste 2 Value

The future of African tech is sustainable – and it’s happening right now. 🚀🌍

At Presto Innovations, we build high-integrity carbon removal solutions with smallholder farmers. We turn invasive species into biochar, restore degraded land, and create verifiable carbon credits.

🌱 Learn more about our work:
👉 https://prestoinnovations.co.ke

Thank you to my fellow ecosystem builders:
Dan Mabbyalas | Jordyan Woodley | Claire van Enk

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