
George Akilimali
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About me
Serial Social Entrepreneur | Founder of Smartcore Enterprise Limited | Co-founder Wakwetu | Global Shaper | YALI Alumni
Education

Mzumbe University of Tanzania
2011 - 2014Bachelor of Science (BSc) Information Communication TechnologyActivities and Societies: ICT Team member, Enteprenureship Learning and Practicing Information Communication Tecnology Field
Experience

Mzumbe University
Oct 2011 - Jun 2014Graduate Student
Javanga Africa
Jan 2012 - Aug 2023Chief Executive OfficerDeveloping and implementing high-level strategies, Making major corporate decisions, Managing the overall operations and resources of a company.

Smartcore Enterprise Limited
Jan 2017 - nowCEO & FounderRegistered 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 - nowCo-Founder & CTOIn 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
StartupGateXJun 2019
SHONA (unreasonable East Africa) Accelerator 2018
SHONAJan 2018
Dubai Expo Live 2019 - Finalist
Expo 2020 DubaiMay 2019
YALI LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
YALI Regional Leadership Center East AfricaMay 2017
Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) - Youth Digital Innovator
Digital Opportunity TrustJan 2017- View certificate

GSV Cup Elite 200
ASU+GSV SummitApr 2022 
Top 50 Education Innovation in Africa
African UnionDec 2020- View certificate

Africa Business Heroes Top 50 Finalist - 2020
Africa's Business HeroesNov 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to George AkilimaliCertificate of Appreciation Hatua na Maendeleo (HAMA) Jun 2018 Career guidance and youth entrepreneurship conference 2018
- Awarded to George AkilimaliAwards 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 AkilimaliCertificate 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 AkilimaliCertificate 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 AkilimaliA certificate of Honor and Recognition Tanzania Telecommunication Company Limited (TTCL) Feb 2012
Languages
- enEnglish
- swSwahili
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