Appfrica

Appfrica
IndustryBusiness incubator
Founded2008[1]
FounderJon Gosier
Headquarters
Kampala, Uganda
Websiteappfrica.com

Appfrica (sometimes referred to as Appfrica Labs) is a market research and technology firm founded by current CEO Jon Gosier[2] in 2008 in Kampala, Uganda.[3] The firm has been responsible for a number of technology initiatives responsible for promoting Africa's technology sector including HiveColab, Apps4Africa,[4] HiveColab, QuestionBox[5][6] and for helping Google Africa translate its page for Ugandan audiences.[7]

Appfrica helps multinational firms do business in African markets by helping them understand consumer behavior, find local partners, and hire local talent.

  1. ^ Zouhali-Worrall, Malika (16 April 2017). "Building tech companies in the land of dialup". CNN Money. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  2. ^ "An Interview with Appfrica Founder Jon Gosier".
  3. ^ "Uniting a diaspora is, by its very nature, a big challenge".
  4. ^ "Creators of "Apps 4 Africa" Contest Discuss the Ideas Behind It".
  5. ^ "Fellows Friday with Rose Shuman".
  6. ^ Gunn, Dwyer (9 August 2009). "African Entrepreneurs". Freakonomics. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  7. ^ "Bridging the Communication Gap in Uganda: Appfrica Labs".