Want to know what it’s like to be an Entrepreneur-in-Training at MEST Africa? Come meet us at Moringa School in Nairobi, Kenya and find out everything you need to know!
MEST is hosting a meet-up in Nairobi! For the second year in a row, they are opening up recruitment in Kenya and we’d like to get to know candidates who are eager to get into MEST in advance of the recruitment and the 2017 application process.
In addition to answering questions about MEST, they will be pre-screening interested candidates and giving tips on how to get into the programme this 2017/2018.
If you (or anyone you know) is interested in MEST and building a tech startup, go ahead and start the application process here, and come join us on Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30pm at Moringa School.
This meetup is for individuals who:
- Have an interest in applying or have applied to the MEST training program: http://meltwater.org/school/admissions/
- Have the passion to start a software company
- Are involved in entrepreneurship in the region
- Are looking to refine their business and tech skills + grow their network
- Entrepreneurial and/or corporate work experience
- Can commit to 1 year in Ghana participating in the MEST training program starting in August
Qualities We Look For in our Enrepreneurs-in-Training:
- A desire to make a difference
- An entrepreneurial spirit
- A strong interest in technology and software
- Demonstrated personal drive, stamina, and self motivation, as well as the ability to meet goals and deadlines
- Confidence and independent thinking
- Good people skills
- Strong interest in teamwork
- The ability to communicate candidly and persuasively
- Proven academic excellence
Info Session Agenda:
- Introduction to the MEST Team
- Introdcution to MEST Africa
- Introduction to the MEST Incubators
- Panel Discussion with MEST team and representatives
- Q & A session – here you get the opportunity to get answers to all questions about MEST, the training and life at MEST
- Application Screening
