Co-Founder

Company Description Silicon Shaman Innovations Ltd is an information, education, and innovation hub focused on creating practical pathways from learning to building to launching within Africa’s digital and technology ecosystem. The organization designs platforms, programs, and services that equip individuals, professionals, startups, and SMEs with application-driven skills and technology solutions. Its work spans three pillars: Learning, Building, and Launching—delivering hands-on, live training in fields such as software development, data, digital media, and SME-focused digital skills. Silicon Shaman Innovations connects learners and professionals to real business challenges, supports SMEs with digital and data solutions, and incubates technology-driven startups. The goal is to turn skilled talent into founders and solution providers with access to mentorship, networks, and market validation.Role Description The Co-Founder will play a central role in shaping the strategic direction, culture, and growth of Silicon Shaman Innovations, with a focus on scaling its Learning, Building, and Launching pillars across Africa’s digital ecosystem. This is a full-time remote role involving close collaboration with existing leadership to define vision, build partnerships, and drive sustainable revenue models. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing and refining business strategy, overseeing program and product development, and coordinating with educators, technologists, and SMEs to ensure high-impact delivery. The Co-Founder will lead efforts in market research, business development, and brand positioning, while supporting fundraising, investor relations, and operational optimization. This role also involves mentoring emerging founders, representing the company in key stakeholder conversations, and building a strong, inclusive community around innovation and skills development.Qualifications Strong analytical skills to interpret market data, evaluate business models, and guide strategic decision-making.Excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage stakeholders, present ideas clearly, and collaborate across diverse teams.Demonstrated sales skills to drive partnerships, close deals with clients and collaborators, and support revenue growth.Proven marketing skills for positioning the brand, promoting programs and products, and reaching learners, SMEs, and startup founders.Robust research skills to explore new opportunities, understand ecosystem needs, and inform product and program innovation.Experience in startup building, innovation hubs, or technology ecosystems, preferably within African or emerging markets contexts.Background in business, technology, education, or related fields; entrepreneurial experience or prior founding role is highly beneficial.Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple priorities, and build inclusive, gender-neutral, and non-discriminatory teams.