Let's Talk Innovation, Technology, Entrepreneurship and The Future.
I work with entrepreneurs, organizations, and emerging leaders turn vision into measurable growth through strategic futuristic thinking, powerful storytelling, and community-led innovation.
A Builder of People, Platforms & Possibility
"Building innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship systems for long-term sustainable impact."
Jumanne R. Mtambalike is an innovator, author, early-stage investor, futurist, entrepreneur, and technology enthusiast optimistic about Africa’s future.
Jumanne R. Mtambalike is an accomplished innovator, author, early-stage investor, futurist, entrepreneur, and technology enthusiast who is highly optimistic about Africa's future. He is widely recognised for building stable innovation ecosystems across Africa. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sahara Ventures, a company dedicated to advancing innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship across the continent. Jumanne is best known as the first Manager of Buni Innovation Hub and as the driving force behind Silicon Dar, Tanzania's first naturally formed technology district in Dar es Salaam, the country's financial capital. Jumanne was voted the most influential Tanzanian in science and technology in 2017 and 2018, cementing his reputation as an accomplished innovator. He is among the founding members of the Tanzania AI Lab community. His unwavering mantra is to leverage innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship as solutions to Africa's most complex challenges.
Work With Me on Speaking, Consulting, and Investment
I collaborate with founders, teams, and organisations to build strategy, inspire innovation, and create long-term impact through actionable programs, consulting, and learning experiences.
Keynote Speaking
Inspiring keynotes on innovation, the future of work, African tech ecosystems, and leadership.
Master Class
Hands-on learning experiences designed to equip leaders and teams with practical innovation frameworks.
Consulting
Strategic advisory for founders and organisations navigating growth, innovation, and transformation.
Startups
Support for early-stage startups through mentorship, ecosystem access, and strategic guidance.
Angel Investment Thesis
A clear and disciplined approach to early-stage investing, focused on backing founders building scalable and impactful ventures.
Philanthropy
Strategic philanthropic initiatives focused on education, innovation ecosystems, and long-term social impact.
The Diary of an African Hub Manager
Each book is available in multiple formats — designed to meet you where you are and how you prefer to learn.
A real-world account of building and managing innovation hubs across Africa, sharing leadership lessons, ecosystem insights, and practical experience.
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Building Africa's Innovation Ecosystem
I co-founded Sahara Ventures with a vision to build Africa's innovation and technology entrepreneurship ecosystem by supporting founders, hubs, and institutions to create scalable, impact-driven ventures.