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Shortlist’s balancing act between tech and touch
Author: Paul Breloff Shortlist is a Nairobi-based executive search and talent tech company building great teams across Africa, India, and 20+ countries. In this article, Shortlist’s CEO shares his experience building a jobmatching platform across Africa and India, and...
Jobtech Alliance Launch: Tapping into the Collective Wisdom
Author: Jennifer Otieno Yesterday we invited 50+ leaders in jobtech in sub-saharan Africa to come together to envision and co-create the next phase of the Jobtech Alliance. We connected with new and familiar faces through brief networking interactions and introduced...
Kandua: Why we’re taking a full stack approach to jobtech
Author: Sayo Folawiyo Kandua.com is South Africa’s #1 online marketplace for home services, connecting independent professionals and small service businesses to anyone who needs their expertise. In this article, Kandua’s CEO shares their thinking on why a full stack...
Apna: Jobtech’s newest unicorn
Author: Tracy Mwaura Apna is an Android app that helps low-skilled workers in India find work. It was built by former Apple executive Nirmit Parikh for job seekers on the margins. This ‘Inspirations from Abroad’ article seeks to understand the reasons for their...