Ken Banks | |
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 Ken Banks at PopTech in 2012 | |
| Born | 1966 (age 57–58) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Sussex |
| Occupation(s) | Social entrepreneur, mobile technologist |
| Years active | 2002 - present |
| Known for | mobile technology |
| Title | Founder of kiwanja.net and FrontlineSMS |
Ken Banks (born 1966) is a British social entrepreneur and author. He is the creator FrontlineSMS, a mobile messaging platform that allows communication in areas with limited internet access worldwide.[1] He is also the founder of Kiwanja.net, an NGO dedicated to the use of mobile technology for social and environmental change, with a particular focus on Africa.[2]
- ^ Burbank, April. "How Ken Banks Built a Startup One Text Message at a Time". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ Butler, Rhett A. (2007-04-15). "Cell phones, text-messaging revolutionize conservation approaches". Mongabay Environmental News. Retrieved 2024-10-15.