Big Win: Duke Mtambo Named Jur's Startup Society Founders' Award Winner
🏅Wezesha Startup Society Wins Big: My Journey to The Jur's Startup Society Founders' Awards🏅
I’m thrilled to share that with my startup, Wezesha Startup Society, I have been recognized and awarded The Startup Society Founders' Awards by Jur! This prestigious honor celebrates innovators who are not just launching startups but are also building vibrant communities that shape the future of entrepreneurship.
A New Era for Kenyan Startups
When I founded Wezesha Startup Society, my goal was to empower young entrepreneurs in Kenya by creating a platform that fosters collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth. We’re not just creating businesses; we’re unlocking opportunities for communities to thrive in a digital-first economy. It’s about nurturing ideas and supporting startups that have the potential to make a real impact.
The Jur Connection
Jur is known for championing startup societies worldwide, recognizing leaders who focus on decentralization and innovative governance. Their Founders' Awards highlight projects that are transforming traditional economic models, and I’m proud that Wezesha stood out as a beacon of impact-driven innovation.
Jur’s founder Alessandro Palombo statement about the award winners resonates deeply with me: “Jur believes that Web3 requires simpler structures to enable community building and governance. That’s why we are developing an ecosystem to support Startup Societies, designed to be Web3-native communities based on shared values and simple, consensus-based decision-making. In addition, with the Startup Society Founders Awards launch, we want to encourage further innovation and experimentation in this space."
The Road Ahead
Winning this award is just the beginning for Wezesha Startup Society. I’m excited about the opportunities ahead and the chance to push the boundaries of what a startup society can achieve. As I continue to champion innovation, I am committed to leading the charge in creating a brighter, more inclusive future for entrepreneurs—not just in Kenya, but across Africa.
As I often say, "This is just the beginning. We’re here to build, empower, and disrupt. The future is bright for those ready to take risks and innovate."
I invite you to join us on this incredible journey as we continue to change the startup landscape.
To learn more about the awards and other visionary societies, check out the oficial announcement from Jur's article here.