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Yvonne Kagondu (born October 2, 1995) is a Kenyan entrepreneur and co-founder of ICP Hub Kenya. Between 2018-2022, Yvonne amassed a reputation as a public speaker in blockchain and Web3 events in East Africa.[1][2] With insufficient experience, she bootstrapped an Airbnb in Utawala in 2022.[3][4] Yvonne's focus on women's empowerment within the blockchain spectrum is the catalyst for the Kenya Blockchain Ladies DAO.[5]
Yvonne Kagondu | |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor of Science (BSC), Strathmore University |
| Occupation(s) | Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Gender advocate |
| Years active | 2018 - present |
Education
editYvonne started elementary education at Precious Blood Riruta, then went to Limuru Girls High School which are public schools in Nairobi,Kenya. Later finished at Busara ForestView and was later called to Preciuos Blood Riruta after primary school.
She attended Strathmore University between 2014 and 2018 and was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics.[6] In addition, she enrolled in a software development program at Moringa School coding bootcamp.
Involvement in blockchain
editAfter participating in the Google digital skills for Africa initiative, Yvonne devoted time to blockchain technology adoption activities in Kenya through several initiatives,[7] narrowing a great part of these initiatives to onboard women into blockchain.[8]
Local reports from Kenya attributed Yvonne's one-man show in leading Kenya Blockchain Ladies DAO to the closure of the community established in 2022.[8]
As founder of Kenya Blockchain Ladies DAO, Yvonne organized a meet-up in Nairobi for Bitcoin Pizza Day.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Building Africa's Web3 Future: A $15mn boost for blockchain & AI talent - CNBC Africa". www.cnbcafrica.com. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ Global, E.-Lantern (2024-10-15). "This ICP Hub in Kenya is Empowering East Africa's Next Generation of Blockchain Builders". Chaintum Research. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ Ntongai, Elijah (2024-05-08). "Kenyan lady who started Airbnb with KSh 100k shares lessons, mistakes to success". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "Yvonne Kagondu: Mistakes you should never do when running Airbnb business". 2024-05-08. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ ""Women must find their own paths in Web3" - Yvonne Kagondu, pioneer of Kenyan Blockchain Ladies DAO". 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "Yvonne Kagondu". Crypto Fest. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "Kushite East Africa launches web3 hub to drive blockchain adoption". Mariblock. 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ a b "Closure of Kenya Blockchain Ladies DAO Highlights Importance of Decentralized Governance - Techspace Africa". 2024-06-28. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ Mwangi, Theo (2022-05-22). "Bitcoin Pizza Day: What is it, and Why is it Celebrated". Kenyan Wall Street - Business, Markets & Finance Insights. Retrieved 2024-12-01.