Rael Kilonzo

Experience

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  @iBizAfrica Incubation Centre

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2020

  - Acted as a start-up advisor for 70+ start-ups on funding strategies and preparing them for seed funding, improving operations, and providing relevant service to the @iBizAfrica start-up community of 2K+ innovators.- Organized pitch competitions and demo days, preparing founders for investor discussions that included financial modelling, sales and pitching, investor readiness etc. for projects like: Nairobi Tech Week, dea Foundation, Safaricom, Food Accelerator Program, and Standard Women in Tech. Show less

  • Communications Assistant and digital marketing lead

    Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Project Coordinator [events and programs]

    Sept 2017 - Oct 2020
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  Buni Creatives and Buni Naturals

  Apr 2019 - Oct 2022

  Founder

  - Founder- Digital Marketing Trainer-Content Strategy director-Business Development Manager-Digital marketing interns placement

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  Strathmore University

  Nov 2020 - Jan 2023

  Project Coordinator (Managerial Role)

  - Delivered 15+ projects, hackathons and 30+ executive training programs for the prestigious @iLabAfrica Research Center.- Established strategic partnerships with 8+ premier industry and academic stakeholders across Kenya.- Led fundraising initiatives, securing partnerships with accelerators, Tech giants (AWS,Microsoft, AWS, etc. ) and other industry stakeholders.- Conducted financial modeling and business viability assessments for my department and early-stage startups for students.- Championed fundraising efforts and directed sales meetings, contributing to 90% of the industry relations unit. - Conducted due diligence on Innovative programs and partnerships , evaluating their financial health, and technical feasibility. Show less

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  ImpactPlus.io

  Feb 2022 - May 2022

  Operations and Project Lead [Consultant]

  - Led startup ecosystem growth, organizing hackathons and funding discussions with blockchain projects.- Oversaw operations, planned and delivered 5+ Web3 events and blockchain hackathons for 500+ participants, training on smart contracts, solidity, tokenomics and taking the lead on devising the strategy, coordinating operations, and guiding a team to drive end-to-end execution. - Conducted due diligence on startups from hackathons, evaluating their tokenomics and technical feasibility.- Collaborated with VC firms and investors, providing data-driven insights for investment opportunities.- Handled web 3 ecosystem meet up and community events, overseeing planning, budgeting, negotiations, marketing, and partnerships. Show less

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  Tools for Humanity

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Partnerships Consultant

  - Forged relationships and led partnership conversations with eight industry and academia partners across Kenya, leading to two MoU signings and discussions across all the 8 partners.- Led Web 3 training and hackathons, and fostered conversation on crypto regulation collaborating with Strathmore University

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  Tools for Humanity

  Dec 2022 - now

  - Served as the right hand to the Global Head of Operations, driving streamlined operations, faster decision-making, and the establishment of robust operational frameworks, including Monthly Business Reviews, budgeting, financial analysis, and data-driven decision-making using SQL queries and data from business performance.- Spearheaded planning and cost-efficiency tracking improving, operational cost structures.- Analyzed key business metrics to assess the viability of product launches and expansion strategies.- Managed Monthly Business and Hiring Reviews in collaboration with finance, providing market intelligence across regions and facilitating leadership growth war rooms.- Representing the World project in events such as Binance blockchain week in UAE, Blackhat event in Saudi Arabia, and events such as ETH Safari- Led the development of localization capacity for the World Project, growing it from the ground up to a team of 12+ translators Show less - Devised and managed strategy, and driving operational efficiency of the SSA region for the World network.- Managed growth initiatives, crafting go to market strategies and startup partnerships across SSA, enhancing Web3 adoption.- Boosted regional presence by spearheading partnership management, negotiating and securing strategic partnerships, working with business founders, accelerators, and ecosystem leaders.- Implemented both physical and online training programs on World ID adoption and blockchain/ crypto basics to our partners and the general public, achieving a 70% increase in operator boost in the first month and boost in World ID adoption through improved quality field operations. - Introduced tailored strategies to address knowledge gaps and improve field team expertise across blockchain and cryptocurrency, achieving an 80% increase in operational consistency in 6 months.- Championed effective management protocols and creating rhythm through cadence and system, generating 99% reduction in operational delays.- Hired and recruited partners to enhance the partner network through rigorous onboarding and training and takes the lead on elevating processes, enhancing automation, forming impactful team dynamics, and tracking and managing large-scale projects. Show less

  • Special Projects and Strategy Specialist – Global [Remote]

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Operations and Growth Specialist - SSA

    Dec 2022 - now
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  KidVenture Co

  Feb 2024 - now

  Founder

  Creating Art & Web3 intersection with Kids [Currenly on Hold]