About us ajexajilo February 6, 2020
Honoring the Spirit of Entrepreneurship

The Great Zambezi Initiative's Evolution and Impact

The Great Zambezi Initiative has evolved from its humble beginnings as an online gathering of 35 individuals in 2020 to now hosting annual events that unite key figures in the startup ecosystem from across the Zambezi Basin and beyond.

Despite the remarkable expansion in the scale of our gatherings, our fundamental objective remains unchanged: to prioritize the support and empowerment of visionary founders striving to make a global impact.

As an organization, we cater to the needs of startups and investors through a spectrum of initiatives, including preparatory events leading up to our flagship Sparkio Conference, as well as ongoing offerings such as the year-round Valid8 Event and innovation challenges.

Redefining Entrepreneurship

The foundational principles of the Great Zambezi Initiative, both presently and in the forthcoming years, revolve around the idea of Reinvented Entrepreneurship.

Fundamentally, it revolves around facilitating connections between founders and essential resources, while cultivating a fresh, inclusive, and purpose-driven entrepreneurial ethos.

This conviction stems from our deep belief that the collective actions we undertake as a society in the coming decade will shape the trajectory of humanity for generations to follow. Entrepreneurs pioneering scalable solutions will be pivotal in crafting a brighter future through innovative problem-solving.