Geofrey Mutabazi
@geofrey_muta
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Optimist|Visionary|Pan African|Founder at Karaa|Head of Product @ChargeKo |Global Shaper @wef
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Running a hardware startup comes with its challenges but I can say I look forward to waking up to them everyday.
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Cycling in Kampala is an extreme sport but these motor bicycles make it feel like a breeze. It was great cycling with you bro.
We’re cruising nicely on the streets of Kampala 🇺🇬 on an “motor-bicycle.”
This brilliant Ugandan founder
@geofrey_muta
converts regular bicycles into e-bikes in just 10 minutes
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African entrepreneurs are over trained and underfunded.
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This is the trick to having a long and healthy battery that no tech company will tell you. They want you to buy more phones.
Get yourself a
@ChargeKo
power bank to keep your phone charged and your battery healthy.
“Always keep your phone in the battery 🔋 range of 20% - 80%, that’s how you keep a long healthy phone battery”
Word of advice from
@geofrey_muta
the
@ChargeKo
guy ✊🏿🔥
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I have always gone by the principle of building a sales driven startup rather than a funding driven startup. When I see startups announcing funding rounds, I always look out for announcements of hitting revenue targets.
#africanstartups
#africanentrepreneurs
#profitability
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Karaa made it into the
@qualcomm
Make In Africa 2023 Cohort. We are going to build some super useful tech over the next few months.
Get ready to have your minds blown.
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Early life story. Started by fetching water in Seeta on a bicycle.
@TonyNatif
has an amazing story.
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If you take a $100k loan from a bank, you work for the bank. If you take a US$100m loan from the bank, the bank works for you.
They will do anything in their power to ensure that you succeed because if you go down, you go down with them.
#businesslessons
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Happy birthday
@Nickle_las
. Your lessons and advice around this time last year got me back on track with my startup. Blessings upon blessings for all the good work you’ve done and are doing.👊🏽
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Almost all the food delivery riders in Lisbon use electric bicycles and majority of them are DIY conversions.
This reaffirms how huge the opportunity of converting bicycles for delivery gig workers allover the world is.
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But you guys, early stage founders are superheroes.
Fundraising, selling, customer care, team building, talking to policy makers, building product and still having time to breathe.
I used to think
@Davisthedoc
was telling lies naye the struggle is real.
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Had a great time showcasing Karaa at the
#UgandaEUBusinessForum
at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
Got to also catchup with lots of friends and colleagues like
@Opiaiya
,
@Hashim11
,
@wekesa_amos
,
@jusskodjoe
and more.
Thank you
@EUinUG
and
@JanSadek
for a great event.
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Currently reading the late BMK’s book after
@AgaSekalala
Senior’s book.
I can confirm that one of the most important qualities of a good businessman is being able to evolve with the times while staying grounded in your values.
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It was great learning from you today and sharing each others experiences. Looking forward to doing great things
@wekesa_amos
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@Mr_Mugii
@ChargeKo
will be providing portable powerbanks at
#NyegeNyege22
. We will be available in different spots around the venue providing swapping services too for the same powerbanks.
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I am meeting a Ugandan who has built a unicorn startup today.
Time to fully understand what these mythical creatures are made of.
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Rest in peace John Babirukamu. You were such a good friend and very passionate about what you do.
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From the tales of the
#Rwenzori2022
team, I know the climb isn't easy at all but I am glad to see that
@KingOyoOfficial
summitted the
#Rwenzoris
alongside
@UNDPUganda
. Climate change is a threat to
#Rwenzoris
and we need to protect nature as we travel not by words only.
#action
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Weekends are for exploring, exercising and enjoyment. Went cycling today with
@TonyNatif
on Karaa (electric) bicycles. From Muyenga to Mulungu fish landing site
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I am in
#Nairobi
all week starting today till 23rd for the
@EnergyNet_Ltd
Africa Energy Forum/Youth Energy Summit and some client meetings.
Hit me up if you’re in town and would like to meet up. Open to meet
#investors
,
#developmentpartners
,
#logistics
and
#ecommerce
companies
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Israella, the daughter of Ugandan singer
@Mycochris
just won
@thevoicekidsuk
. Ugandans are doing really well on many fronts.
@wekesa_amos
@IamApass
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One thing separates ordinary founders from extra ordinary founders and that is a bias towards action.
You think it, you do it and if it doesn’t work, you learn from it.
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The cheaper your startup is to operate the harder it is to kill.
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Dear Startup founder,
Use LinkedIn osirike. You will get way more investor and high value customer eyeballs and conversions than anywhere else.
Signed,
Fellow
#startupfounder
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This week, your phones are going to get charged extra.
@ChargeKo
is launching something today.
#CyberMonday
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Doing business in this country is interesting.
You import a component worth UGX690,000 and you pay UGX257,000 in taxes.
Where does all this money go?
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Welcome back
@rkabushenga
and the entire
#Rwenzori2022
team from Uganda’s rooftop.
I loved listening to the
#360Mentor
space today. These experiences were golden. Let me start my by small mountains first as I get ready for
#Rwenzori2023
.
One of the reasons I climbed
#Rwenzori2022
was to shout this 👇🏿message on Uganda’s rooftop. Now help me to get the word to hear it by spreading this message. If we can get to sell more of our
#UGCoffee
I am sure
#WeCanAffordLife
📸
@tmsruge
@david_galukande
thanks for my banner🙏🏿
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Thank you
@rkabushenga
for putting together this group.
We are glad we can play a role in ensuring you have peace of mind while traveling and can return with as many memories as possible.
@NicholasBurunde
@Lorna2017
.
@geofrey_muta
thank you so much for leasing us your
@ChargeKo
portable power bank for our
#Rwenzori2022
climb. We will need power when we get to Uganda’s rooftop
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The first day at
@AfricaTechSMT
in Nairobi was great. It has been great meeting with lots of new people but in reality, what makes it all better is doing all this with fellow Ugandan startup founders.
Let’s build Africa together!!!
#tech
#startups
#africanstartups
#ATSNBO22
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The weekend has began. Don’t be caught off guard with a low battery.
Join the cable free, hustle free movement.
@ChargeKo
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🚴♂️ Thrilled to share my latest opinion piece in
@Independent
, discussing Uganda's journey towards an electric future with
#electricbicycles
&
#emotorcycles
. They're not just transport; they're a catalyst for change, reducing
#emissions
& driving growth.
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Happy birthday to this great man
@TonyNatif
. A mentor, friend, cycling buddy and a very seasoned entrepreneur turned life eater. 🍻To more challenges.
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I am attending the Sustainable Energy for All Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. The discussions being had by actors, policy makers and companies on the energy transition and democratizing access couldn't have come at a better time.
#Se4AllForum
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When you win, celebrate for a day and get back to work.
When you fail, grieve for a day and get back to work.
The problem is that a lot of people celebrate for too long or grieve for too long and both get you nowhere.
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Being an entrepreneur in Uganda is HARD.
Thank you
@ValentineBrandy
and
@MoICT_Ug
for hosting me on
#TheUgandanPodcast
to share my story about the Entrepreneur's Cycle. It was a great discussion with so many takeaways.
Definitely worth a listen.
New Episode Alert!🚨on
#TheUgandanPodcast
On this episode,
@ValentineBrandy
sits down with
@geofrey_muta
, the founder & CEO of
@ChargeKo
to discuss the Ugandan Entrepreneur’s Cycle!
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Whatever problem your business has, sales is the answer. Like it or not, most problems can be solved by money.
Employee issues? More money to hire better
Legal issues? More money to get a good law firm
Tech issues? More money to build good tech
SELL
@ponton_alex
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This is currently happening in the electric mobility industry.
Do you think it applies to other industries too?
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Dear Hardware founder,
The product will never be perfect. Embrace the iteration game and keep launching.
As long as it does the job and doesn’t kill anyone, launch it.
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Are you curious about electric bicycles and what Karaa is doing?
@techjaja
just published this piece to get you up to speed.
We are cruising nicely into the future.
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Happy birthday
@wekesa_amos
. You’re a gift to Uganda and a great mentor.
Wishing you many more and tremendous success in your endeavors.
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I have made it this far in business partly by sharing my journey and plans.
The narrative around your business really matters and that’s why I loved this interview by
@kengandanation
who are changing Africa’s narrative through storytelling.
Watch here:
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Brilliance is not enough. You have to work hard. Intelligence is not a privilege, it’s a gift and you use it for the good of mankind. - Dr Otto Octavius
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Last meeting of the day was amazing. We met a team from
@ITCnews
and discussed how to build tech ecosystems that foster startup success.
@asha11al
@ogwang256
@nserekovincents
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Meeting
@otimgerald
this morning and realizing how much our solutions can impact the work being done by the amazing team at
@ensibuuko
to digitize saving groups and spread digital financial inclusion was such a highlight for us at
@ChargeKo
.
#fintech
#financialinclusion
#africa
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But
@ChargeKo
products are life saving.
So karaa has chucked in Kiwatule and I am still working properly. Plugged into the portable power station with a screen, laptop, router and phone all at once.
@UmemeLtd
gat nothing on me.
#energystorage
#karaa
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🚴♂️ Thrilled to represent Karaa at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi!
🌱 If you're in Nairobi or attending the summit, I’m open to connecting with anyone interested in
#electricbicycles
and
#eMobility
. P
#AfricaClimateSummit23
#AfricaClimateWeek
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I tried out
@JumiaUG
food mart this morning and absolutely loved it. The delivery was unbelievably fast and free. I ordered for sugar and got it delivered in 3 minutes.
This beats walking to the supermarket.
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Yesterdays report card.
#Cycling
from
#Kampala
to
#Jinja
with Strong Legs Team
@maximedieudonne
and
@TonyNatif
.
Destination: The Kipling Lodge
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My entrepreneurship journey has been made easier by spending less time with books and more time with fellow entrepreneurs. I regularly meet with
@TonyNatif
to learn from him and also share my progress. I always leave wiser and with a clearer mind.
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The book I will write about building
@ChargeKo
will have knowledge worth a trillion dollars or more.
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@rkabushenga
there is a new pupil in class. He is making a comeback.
First report card is here.
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The good thing with building a
#startup
in
#Africa
is that since there isnt alot of funding on the continent, youre forced to seek
#profitability
primarily and
#funding
secondarily. I believe this will help us build more
#resilient
and enduring startups.
#profitablegrowth
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If you’re not physically and mentally prepared for what life is going to throw at you, then you’re just going to crumble, And then, you’re no good to nobody.
Yesterday’s report card. Cc
@HNkojo
@KennethBNyanzi
@wekesa_amos
@jusskodjoe
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Every founder needs a therapist, just to listen to their problems.
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This was my first fitness activity this year and it was really worth it. Good one guys.
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@MosesNambaEmu
@SafeBoda
I am taking less trips since I started using a Karaa bicycle for my commute and to most meetings. De
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The team at
@RocketHealthUG
has been instrumental in the growth of
@ChargeKo
. All the support, investment and mentorship along the way has helped us build something great so far. They will be on
@_360Mentor
today to share their journey. Tune In at 7pm.
Monday on
#360Mentor
we get to hear the truly inspirational story of .
@RocketHealthUG
. Meet the founders .
@Davisthedoc
@drjohnmark_b
@pheonagh_f
@HopeFortunate
@DrLubega
. They are the entrepreneurs of the decade! Tweetathon at 9 am & Spaces at 7 pm
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@GonzaSsekandi
@MKasheeka
@baino_brian
@NkoreJohn
@mkbernz
@Owishemwe
@emeka_ug
@MacklineAsiimi1
@IamApass
@FaitonMusinguzi
@AtreNicci
Last night was amazing. Great performance and good vibes all the way. Naye
@GonzaSsekandi
I didnt know lawyers had dance moves.
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@IamApass
album listening party at
@thevillaUG
.
If you don’t come, we will extend January by 30 more days.
#BagonzaTheAlbum
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Fundamentals for an Industrial Revolution
1. Communication,
2. Energy
3. Transportation
@chargeko
is building Mobile, ESS & Mobility solutions to drive green & sustainable economic development of Africa and improve quality of life for Africans.
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I am attending the
#SEforALLForum
in Rwanda as part of the Youth Delegation from
@UNDPUganda
Youth 4 Business.
Glad to have taken part in the
#YouthLeadSDG7
discussion in the Youth Hub.
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Ever since I started taking risks, I learnt a valuable lesson that nothing great can be achieved by small dreams.
Always aim for the highest goal you can perceive and at times it might not be clear how you can achieve it but life has a way of guiding the brave.
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We are going online in a few to discuss our partnership with
@sagebuyer
.
#greenseptember
is an initiative to deliver your favorite devices using a
@ChargeKo
Electric Bicycle.
Tune in to the Twitter space starting soon with
@Faizafabz
@Kera_legendary
@Ssempijjastanle
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Don't forget to sign up for the
@CYEUganda
Young Entrepreneurship Summit on 14th July 2022 at the
@kampalaserena
.
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Withdraw charges are the scourge of the cashless economy in Uganda.
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The
#worlddiabetesday2021
ride with
@CriticalMassKla
was great. We had a talk from
@ImcUganda
on Diatebes and how to live a healthy lifestyle.
@HNkojo
I didn’t see you on this one. Wassup!!!
#diabetes
#cycling
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Charge Ko needs customers fast.
Our enemies are after us.
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Don't waste time. You dont have much of it. - Henry Ford
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@RocketHealthUG
is the best in the game. Had my Covid19 test taken and results delivered in the coolest way ever. This convenience is for World Cup. Thanks
@drjohnmark_b
and
@Davisthedoc
. (Tested negative)
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Reading one book deeply is better than reading 100 books quickly.
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@Rita_Arinaitwe
At 25, I am running
@ChargeKo
. One of the best startups in Africa. We are providing public charging stations for battery powered devices and vehicles in Africa.
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Trust your brain to always figure stuff out. Just had a major breakthrough on something I have been thinking about for a month.
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This
@LycamobileUG
internet isn’t too bad. It has its good days in regards to speed but the most important thing is the reliability. At least it’s always on and the cost is Kawa.
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2022 was great but this year is going to be even greater. Let’s build the future.
Thank you
@TheVillageUG
For
@geofrey_muta
Founder
@ChargeKo
, 2023 is their year. The
#power
solutions driven
#startup
looks forward to a few major groundbreaking launches and promises to go hard across the African continent. Take a read to see their ambition for the
#NewYear2023
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Mbu
#Twitter
is a boda stage where they speak English. Todays
@A2A_Podcast
with
@kanyindo
@Mastergabs
and
@play01music
is off to a fiery start.
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It’s so hot that a taxi conductor has stopped an ice cream vendor for some relief.
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Focus on the market, how you intend to capture it (realistically) and the research and insights behind it. That’s how you build a unicorn.
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Glad to be hosted by
@saccohsidi
on the Pitch Room Africa. This is an opportunity for anyone curious about what we are building at Karaa.
Tune in this Friday evening.
Hey, change makers! Can you smell that? Not your old gas guzzler, but change in the air! Meet the superhero,
@geofrey_muta
, fighting air pollution with his e-bike brainchild, Karaa! Empowering Africa's youth & transforming last-mile deliveries, one ride at a time!
Join us on
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