Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Global Entrepreneurship Network is excited to announce the opening of a new Startup Huddle chapter in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to support the growth of the local startup community while crowdsourcing advice and support for its entrepreneurs. Addis Ababa joins a global network of more than 80 Startup Huddle chapters worldwide. The chapter first convened on Nov. 25, 2023.
In addition to providing direct support to entrepreneurs, the Startup Huddle program addresses a critical element of success for all entrepreneur ecosystems – connectivity. According to GEN research, startup communities with higher levels of local connectedness translate to an increased number of startups – and that founders with high levels of connectivity grow their revenue twice as fast as those with lower levels.
"We are launching Startup Huddle in Addis Ababa to foster a sense of community among people with common goals and interests and to contribute to the community's social and economic well-being," said local chapter organizer Almaw Molla.
Startup Huddle Addis Ababa events will feature local entrepreneurs presenting their business challenges in six-minute sessions, followed by 20 minutes of feedback and discussion with an audience comprising peers, mentors, educators, and advisers. This format is designed to provide immediate, actionable insights and to foster a supportive community atmosphere.
The chapter is supported by COFFEE RESURRECT, Inc. in partnership with Atmosphere, a multipurpose cultural and creative space.
To learn more about Startup Huddle Addis Ababa or to join an upcoming event, visit: https://www.genglobal.org/huddle-location/addis.
About Startup Huddle
Startup Huddle, a program by the Global Entrepreneurship Network, assists individual entrepreneurs while simultaneously enhancing the local business ecosystem. It enables entrepreneurs to engage with a diverse range of community voices, aiding them in finding solutions to challenges and gaining new insights. With its presence in over 50 cities worldwide, Startup Huddle plays a crucial role in nurturing grassroots entrepreneurial growth. For more information, visit www.startuphuddle.co.
About the Global Entrepreneurship Network
The Global Entrepreneurship Network operates in 200 countries, implementing projects and programs that make it easier to start and scale businesses anywhere in the world. GEN fosters deeper cross-border collaboration and initiatives between entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurial support organizations. This contributes to healthier start and scale ecosystems, creating jobs, educating individuals, accelerating innovation, and strengthening economic growth. For more details, visit www.genglobal.org.