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The Fundraising Trap
Sat, Sept 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Dada Hub, Parklands, Nairobi
KSh 3,000 (~$23)
The Fundraising Trap: does raising more money actually make your company more successful? An intimate conversation for women founders on capital, control, dilution and the hidden cost of funding.
Who it's for: Premium network of female founders, innovators and entrepreneurs. This event is for women only.
Drinks, refreshments and networking from 12:00 PM onwards.
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10:00 – 10:10 AM
Welcome & Opening
Brenda Kipsiro, MC
10:10 – 10:30 AM
Why These Conversations Matter
Lorraine Marcel
10:30 – 10:55 AM
The Advisory Room
Leah Kibandi, Moderator
Panelists: Doreen Zaki, Bina Maseno, Winnie Gor
10:55 – 11:05 AM
Founder Icebreaker & Connection
Brenda Kipsiro, MC
11:05 – 11:30 AM
The Reality on the Ground
Leah Kibandi, Moderator
Panelists: Lindah June, Eng. Joan Jerop
11:30 – 11:50 AM
Audience Q&A
Leah Kibandi, Moderator
11:50 AM – 12:00 PM
Closing
Brenda Kipsiro, MC
Speakers & hosts
MC
Brenda Kipsiro
MC
Speaker: Why These Conversations Matter
Lorraine Marcel
CEO & Director, Dada Hub — Institution Builder & Ecosystem Strategist
Moderator
Leah Kibandi
Customer Journey & Digital Experience Architect, Voice of The Customer
Panelist, The Advisory Room
Doreen Zaki
Capital Raising Expert, Clinq Africa — Transaction Advisory
Panelist, The Advisory Room
Bina Maseno
Executive Director, Badili Africa
Panelist, The Advisory Room
Winnie Gor
CEO & Founder, Winnie Gor Communications Africa
