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??? Recap from KubeCon where cloud native met NBA ???♂? experiences (pics below)??? - I co-presented our work on a cloud native framework for farm data analytics from my PhD work with Cornell University and IBM. The intersection of cloud computing and digital agriculture continues to interest the cloud native community! - Two significant takeaways that I will apply moving forward: (1) get ready for post-quantum cryptography using Cryptography Bill of Materials (CBOM) ?? and (2) do not mix alpha versions of Kubernetes components into production clusters ? These lessons are particularly helpful for my new role with Satlyt, which I will announce very soon ?? - I attended my first ever NBA ???♂? game, where the Utah Jazz kept major stars like Luka Don?i? and Klay Thompson of the Dallas Mavericks on their toes in a nail-biting game. Thanks to Corey Leong for the tickets and my colleagues (Andy Anderson, Braulio Dumba, PhD) for a great time. Excited to return to KubeCon in the future!

With just?20 days to go?until?Silicon Xchange, we’re beyond excited to share that?Google has joined us as a Lead Sponsor!???? Big Tech sees the vision—be part of it.?This is your chance to join the innovators, investors, and trailblazers shaping the future of tech in Africa. ???Don’t wait—register now?to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dGsnFMBS Qhala Tech Connect Africa Ashley Njoroge

30 second snippet of a short presentation I gave about Satlyt at AFROTECH this past week. space compute is where it's at.

addlight Inc. launches 2nd cohort of Global Climate Tech Acceleration Program "SUITz Tokyo" Tokyo, November 13, 2024 — addlight Inc. (CEO: Tadaaki(Tad) Kimura) is excited to announce the selection of innovative startups for the second cohort of its climate tech acceleration program, SUITz Tokyo. ? A Global Initiative for Climate Innovation ? In collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG), SUITz Tokyo aims to foster unicorns and increase startup ventures in the climate tech sector. This program unites domestic and international climate-focused startups with a network of investors and corporations across Japan, Asia, and the U.S., providing unparalleled opportunities for funding, global expansion and co-creation of sustainable solutions. ??The program includes: ? ?? SUITz TOKYO Outbound Acceleration Program ? ?? SUITz TOKYO Inbound Acceleration Program Both initiatives are aligned with the TMG’s “TOKYO SUTEAM” project, maximizing impact through strategic partnerships. ??Meet the startups:? ??Selected companies in the Outbound Program: ??ENELL Inc.: Revolutionizing water access with micro water infrastructure.? URL: https://enell.jp/ ??The Ethical Spirits: Pioneering circular craft gin from sake lees.? URL: https://ethicalspirits.jp/ ??Emulsion Flow Technologies: Innovating rare metal recycling and PFAS removal.? URL: https://lnkd.in/gmxGc5-z ? ? ?? eMoBi Co., Ltd.: Transforming sustainable mobility with electric tuk-tuks. URL: https://www.emobi.co.jp/?? ?? ??AC Biode: Advancing chemical tech for plastic waste recycling.?URL: https://acbiode.com/ ??Quon Energy: Unlocking geothermal energy potential. ?URL: https://quonenergy.com/ ??Creattura Co., Ltd.: Developing carbon credit projects and IT solutions.URL: https://www.creattura.com/ ??PlastiFarm: Bio-ventures creating sustainable materials using natto (soy bean) bacteria.?URL: https://lnkd.in/gg7QAWzU? ??Participants of the Inbound Program:? ?? Barocal (UK): HVAC revolution with gas-free solid-state cooling. ?URL: https://barocal.com ???ConcR | Smart Monitoring (Germany): Lifecycle IoT solutions for construction materials.?URL: https://www.concr.de/ ? ? ?? ELU Mobility (Germany): Profitably enabling carbon-neutral transport. ?URL: https://lnkd.in/eJvM7khk ???FORMWORK IO (Hong Kong): Carbon-reducing material innovation in construction. ?URL: https://formworkio.com ?? PocketSeed (Australia): Turning sustainability investments into engagement. ? URL: https://www.pocketseed.io/ ???Satlyt (USA): Interoperable satellite network solutions. ?URL: https://satlyt.ai/ ??Sesami Sustainability (USA): Optimizing heavy industry decarbonization. ?URL: https://lnkd.in/gQfz9uH7 ??Soletair Power (Finland): Integrated carbon capture for buildings. ?URL: https://lnkd.in/gfEV_DZ ??? Squee Foods (Finland): Sustainable mycoprotein-based foods. ?URL: https://lnkd.in/gF4Cs4Ma? #ClimateTech #SUITzTokyo #addlightInc

???Silicon Xchange 2024: Get ready for an action-packed December 10th. Here’s a glimpse of the powerhouse lineup: → Top local and global investors, including one who has scouted for firms like Lightspeed Venture Partners -a Silicon Valley-based VC managing?over $18B in assets Mia von Koschitzky-Kimani Folarin Oreoluwa Aiyegbusi Ricardo Lima Rosemary Mburu → Founders scaling high-growth startups across Africa, Silicon Valley and other major US tech hubs Ben Roberts Hilda Moraa Rama Afullo Morris Mbetsa Gatw?ri Njogu-Mokaya Jermaine R Ijieh Felix Omwansa Muthungu K Anthony Kibet Martin →Policy experts and leaders from the U.S. Embassy and public sector, driving tech regulation, digital transformation, and innovation in government Yanique C. →Senior tech professionals who've led initiatives at global tech companies like Google, Meta, SpaceX, Microsoft, Web Summit and Tesla and more ... Shikoh Gitau Tom Bruno Augustine Wiah Adebayo Ajibade Prince Crentsil →?Ecosystem builders?who are powering the growth of tech communities and bridging connections between Africa and the world ??Jeminatu Alabi-isama June Okal Nzisa Kiilu Abeed Janmohamed Ashley Njoroge ??More speakers to be revealed soon—stay tuned! ???Mark your calendar and register now:?https://lnkd.in/dGsnFMBS Tech Connect Africa Qhala

I'll be in Houston next week for AFROTECH- please let me know if you are around and we can meet up! Furthermore, I was one of 200 founders selected for the inaugural AFROTECH Founder Circle and will be participating in an executive training session. Finally, Satlyt has been chosen to be a part of AfroTech’s Founder Alley on the exhibit hall floor! Meet us there on Saturday the 16th of November.

However crazy my schedule gets, I always find ways to meet the best talent in deep tech / hard tech, no matter what industry they are building for. It couldn't get better than two back to back Antler events on Space, Aerospace and Deep tech, in New York City. All kudos to Kaila J. Lim, Oliver Muoto and the Nucleate team for pulling these off. From algae based jet fuel (Andrew) to edge computing on satellites (Rama Afullo) to SaaS for hardware applications (Ryan, hope I got that right), these are some of the most bold set of founders and investors I've met. Absolutely loved my conversation with Camilo Tobacia on how things work at SpaceX and BlueOrigin and the amazing club that Space United is, that his brother and him have started for all sports and space enthusiasts.

The Global Leaders MasterClass is special on many levels. Connecting with and directly learning from leaders in business, politics, and technology is immensely valuable. Furthermore, engaging with Entrepreneurs during these intense sessions is an icing on the cake for many participants. During the 2nd Edition of the Los Angeles MasterClass this year, 14 exceptional students from The African Leadership University had the incredible privilege to engage with Rama Afullo, the Founder & CEO of Satlyt, specializing in Space Research and Technology through fast and secure edge computing. "If SpaceX's Starlink is iPhone, Satlyt's Inter Satellite Network is Android." ~ SATLYT In the midst of such grand goals to pursue, since the Global Leaders Program in Silicon Valley last year, Rama Afullo has made time to mentor and guide students, some of whom are now alums of The African Leadership University. His passion for giving back and paying it forward is a heartfelt and enormously appreciated contribution. Rama Afullo, formerly with SpaceX, Google, and Tesla, inspires many youths beyond the African continent with his big dreams and bold ambitions to leave a mark. Thanks to Laura Mapstone and the entire team that makes the Global Leadership Program a reality for introducing Rama Afullo. He sits in our Hall of Fame. Application for the Global Leaders Program 2025 is currently open. With less than 10 days to go, here is a reminder for students at The African Leadership University to apply for yet an opportunity to participate in the 3rd Edition of the Global Leaders MasterClass in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Congratulations to this year's participants. Merveille Umulisa ????, Jonathan Godwin ???? , Michelle W Waweru ????, Tito-Paris Olisakwe ????, Clare Kanja ????, Oreoluwa Ayo-fisher ????, Mutijima Ali Noble ????, Moussa Kalam AMZAT ????, Eseosa Kay-Uwagboe ????, Eleih Elle Etian Junior????, Nomboh Evans Kunchu ????, Stacey Garwe ????, Israel Smart????? & Jesse Maikarfi ???? #GLP #GLM #AlusiveAfrica #AlusiveInvests #AlusiveSupports #AlusiveDevelops #AlusiveEmpowers #ALU

???Absolute pleasure partnering with Antler VC (Jeff Becker x Kaila J. Lim) to host another successful Space x Aerospace Happy Hour in New York this past Thursday. We were able to bring together an incredible mix of space, aerospace, and deeptech founders, investors, and industry leaders to foster collaboration, spark new connections, and offer startups opportunities to connect with potential investors and partners. ???During the event, it was great to feature some of Antler VC’s cohorts in this sector, as well as startups 615.vc is involved in. Shout out to HStar, Outbound Aerospace, Satlyt, ManufactureAI, Reditus Space, and Melagen Labs for their exciting contributions to the conversations. Thanks also to CNBC’s space reporter Michael Sheetz for sharing a few words. ??The event brought together an amazing group of talented and inspiring individuals from across the industry. Some traveled from out of town for this or other space-related events. The conversations were engaging, covering everything from lunar exploration to off-planet opportunities. It was great to see the space and aerospace communities come together in New York, a city that plays a significant role in space financing. ??Special thanks to sponsors Siemens, VetsinTech, and Empire Space, and host (Antler) as well as to everyone behind the scenes who helped make the event a success - your efforts were truly appreciated. And to the amazing group of people who showed up - thanks for making the event so memorable! Till the next one. ??Related Events: https://zip2.it/sfspacep1, https://lnkd.in/eqdvZsab #space #aerospace #happyhour #nyc #newyork #antler #615vc #AdAstra #PerAspera

??Last night’s Space Dinner New York was a blast! The dinner brought together a great mix of local New York space startups, founders, investors, and partners, along with those visiting for the NYSE Space Summit earlier in the day and others in town for today’s Space x Aerospace Happy Hour. ??? These space dinners continue to be an ideal setting for meaningful conversations, collaboration, and building wonderful connections. The evening flowed so well that it was hard to bring it to a close. Special thanks to Sydney Vaughn?and Marina Bobrovich for supporting and partnering on this! ?? Always a privilege to spend time with such talented and passionate individuals from the space, deep tech, and aerospace sectors. I truly appreciate everyone who made the effort to attend despite their packed schedules and, of course, navigating the typical NY traffic. Dinners like this create invaluable opportunities for meaningful interactions, reminding us how critical in-person connections are to driving progress and partnerships. ?? A big thank you to all the attendees for making this dinner a success, and looking forward to future dinners in the series! ???Shoutout to some of space x aerospace startups represented: Axiom Space, Lunar Outpost, ManufactureAI, Melagen Labs, Outbound Aerospace, Reditus Space, Satlyt, SpaceRig... Related Events: https://lnkd.in/g36sXrnz #Space #Dinner #NYC #NewYork #SpaceDinner