George Akilimali

George Akilimali

Graduate Student

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Serial Social Entrepreneur | Founder of Smartcore Enterprise Limited | Co-founder Wakwetu | Global Shaper | YALI Alumni

  • Education

    • Mzumbe University of Tanzania

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Information Communication Technology

      Activities and Societies: ICT Team member, Enteprenureship Learning and Practicing Information Communication Tecnology Field

  • Experience

    • Mzumbe University

      Oct 2011 - Jun 2014
      Graduate Student
    • Javanga Africa

      Jan 2012 - Aug 2023
      Chief Executive Officer

      Developing and implementing high-level strategies, Making major corporate decisions, Managing the overall operations and resources of a company.

    • Smartcore Enterprise Limited

      Jan 2017 - now
      CEO & Founder

      Registered on 2017 Smartcore is a social enterprise and a digital learning content development agency with a primary focus on transforming East African learners experience and bring inspiration, innovation, creativity and overall improved academic performance through the building, locally-relevant digital learning solution. George is in charge of finance and administration. The position primary role includes; Develop and maintain the Mission, Vision and Strategies of the Company. Approves all financial obligations and arrangements. Seek future opportunities and strategic alliances with other companies and organizations. Direct and develop financial plans to provide sufficient financing for existing and future operations. Continually search for methods, approaches and strategies that will maximize return on investment and overall company productivity. Plan, develop and implement policies and objectives in accordance with the Board of Directors. Show less

    • Wakwetu

      Aug 2023 - now
      Co-Founder & CTO

      In his role as Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Wakwetu, George assumes the pivotal responsibility of spearheading both the company's product advancement and its overarching technological trajectory.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Africa Startupgate Summit 2019 - Finalist

      StartupGateX
      Jun 2019
    • SHONA (unreasonable East Africa) Accelerator 2018

      SHONA
      Jan 2018
    • Dubai Expo Live 2019 - Finalist

      Expo 2020 Dubai
      May 2019
    • YALI LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

      YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa
      May 2017
    • Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) - Youth Digital Innovator

      Digital Opportunity Trust
      Jan 2017
    • GSV Cup Elite 200

      ASU+GSV Summit
      Apr 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Top 50 Education Innovation in Africa

      African Union
      Dec 2020
    • Africa Business Heroes Top 50 Finalist - 2020

      Africa's Business Heroes
      Nov 2020
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to George Akilimali
      Certificate of Appreciation Hatua na Maendeleo (HAMA) Jun 2018 Career guidance and youth entrepreneurship conference 2018
    • Awarded to George Akilimali
      Awards for Training Completion Delloite Oct 2017 The BSI Program is being implemented by YALI and KCDF in three countries; namely Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania Aiming to provide the business developments skills and best practices to grow and scale their business.
    • Awarded to George Akilimali
      Certificate Of Completion YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa Jun 2017 The YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa, located at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya serves 14 countries in East and Central Africa: Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. The Center is overseen by Deloitte East Africa and is supported by a growing number of African and international partners.
    • Awarded to George Akilimali
      Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation Mzumbe University Mar 2013 I was recognized for the analysis, design and development of Mzumbe University Students Organization Website and awarded a certificate of Recognition
    • Awarded to George Akilimali
      A certificate of Honor and Recognition Tanzania Telecommunication Company Limited (TTCL) Feb 2012