I am keen to know to what extent innovators will leverage OSS as they
make their pitches.

I hope we will not see technology for technology's sake kind of
innovations.   We've seen some very sexy ideas develop over the years
but they do not really solve real problems or are very hard to
monetise.

It would also be nice if we could hear of experiences of local
developers/innovators in terms of getting funding for their start ups,
how their ideas get an audience (and what reactions they get) etc.   I
gather there is a degree of wariness when it comes to showcasing ideas
and the fear that players with big pockets will take it and run with
it  (because they can afford to) or shoot it down because it could
disrupt existing business models (e.g.  cross network shared mobile
money platforms...).

We've also heard that techies are just that - and have bright ideas
but are not good sales people or any good in biz devt.   To what
extent does DEMO address this issue?

On 17 September 2012 00:47, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga@hotmail.com> wrote:
> IN SUMMARY
>
> Demo Africa director Harry Hare said the event, the first to be held in
> Africa, presents a good chance for local innovators to move their businesses
> to the next level.
> Over the last five years, innovators at DEMO US have received about Sh297
> billion in business capital.
> Microsoft, which is sponsoring the event together with Nokia and other
> multinationals, said that the partnership is one of the best activities they
> have done because it will help accelerate success of entrepreneurs and
> start-ups in Africa.
> http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/Top+brains+to+entice+global+investors/-/1006/1509036/-/ntbwhpz/-/index.html
>
>

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