Takunda Chingonzo

Experience

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  Neolab Technology

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Co Founder

  We are Zimbabwe's Startup Factory. We recruit and train student entrepreneurs and help them build teams to validate ideas and concepts, turning those into scalable and sustainable startups. Our goal is to help build 100 startups by 2020!

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  Saisai Wireless

  Jun 2013 - Mar 2016

  Co-founder

  Strategic Planning, Partner Management and Product Development, including business planning, funding & go-to-market strategy development.

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  Base Ventures

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Intern

  I worked as an intern and Shadow VC, focusing on performing startup due diligence.

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  Microsoft

  Jan 2015 - Nov 2015

  Project Intern

  I worked with Microsoft 4 Afrika and the App Factory in expanding the App Factory model to other countries in Africa.

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  TechVillage Innovation Hub

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2022

  Founder

  The Tech Village is a collaborative working space designed to provide resources, a community and the best possible working environment for entrepreneurs.

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  Village Consult

  Sept 2019 - Sept 2021

  Co-Founder

  Village Consult is a research and managed services enterprise that provides clients with a suite of products and services that include applied research, data collection and analysis, program/project management, impact measurement and other bespoke solutions tailored to meet the needs of our clients. Village Consult is a member of the Village Innovation Network headquartered in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

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  Microsoft

  Jan 2021 - Oct 2022

  Working on startup oriented skilling initiatives across the continent under the Microsoft Africa Transformation Office (ATO.) Managing the growth and expansion of SkillsLab across Africa. SkillsLab is Microsoft 4Afrika’s employability and capacity building programme. It develops the digital skills, coding capabilities and workplace readiness of young graduates. Apprentice developers spend up to six months working with senior software technicians to develop essential workplace skills and the ability to design and implement modern software solutions.

  • Skilling Program Manager | (Africa Transformation Office)

    Nov 2021 - Oct 2022

  • SkillsLab Program Manager | (Microsoft 4Afrika)

    Jan 2021 - Nov 2021
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  Alpha Media Holdings

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  Digital Transformation Consultant

  Development of new products and services that increase the value for existing customers and create new offerings, leveraging emerging technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Game Development, and Data Analytics)Building innovation capacity and optimizing cross-team efficiencies across the organisation.

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  Women in Digital Transformation

  Sept 2023 - Mar 2025

  Providing support to the USAID Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership (DCCP)-Pacific Activity which is a 5-year effort to increase digital access and connectivity and improve efficient delivery and use of digital services throughout 12 Pacific Island Countries by, among other things, advancing digital government services, and enhancing essential digital skills of civil servants.Key Deliverables include: - Developing a digital skills and competency framework for the current and future needs of the project and the broader stakeholder community.- Proposing a methodology that identifies the best representative sample among Pacific Island Countries for DCCP-Pacific Return of Investment (ROI) (e.g., greatest # of digital transformation projects, greatest # of civil servants). - Developing survey and interview guides and carrying out desk research on public sector-specific digital skilling projects. - Leveraging private sector partners to identify workforce development opportunities for next-generation ICT specialists. Mostrar menos Supporting the development and execution of the USAID Digital Ecosystem Country Assessment (DECA) in Zimbabwe, a flagship initiative identifying critical development opportunities and potential risks within the country's digital landscape.Key focus areas:Identifying local organizations relevant to the DECA research to inform the Technology and Infrastructure, Digital rights and governance as well as the digital economy.Managing in-country research activities including scheduling and logistics.Collaborating with the research team to synthesize findings into concrete and actionable recommendations. Mostrar menos

  • Digital Development Analyst

    Mar 2024 - Mar 2025

  • Research Activity Coordinator

    Sept 2023 - Oct 2024
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  Assegai Analytics

  Jan 2024 - now

  Privacy Researcher

  Transforming data into meaningful and actionable information, allowing customers to remain competitive in a rapidly changing global landscape. We understand that data privacy and compliance can be complex and overwhelming. We help you navigate the complexities so you can make sense of your data and use it to optimize how your business operates.

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  Emerging Technology Advisory

  Jan 2024 - now

  Senior Writer
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  Centre for Business and Industry Transformation (CBIT)

  Oct 2024 - now

  Postgraduate Researcher