HANDS ON :: SME's E-JOURNEY

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Virtual Activity

SMEs' E-JOURNEY with SBA

How US & African SMEs are overcoming multiple challenges to Crossborder eCommerce

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In this hands on working session, eCommerce Day Africa has partnered with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Strathmore University Business School, as the leader of the USAID Kenya Small Business Development Centers, to share and analyze the experiences of small businesses in both Africa and the U.S. in using ecommerce to trade across borders.

The session will include leaders from both organizations, as well as select SMEs from the U.S. and Africa. These businesses will share stories and discuss their experiences navigating the intricate landscape of cross-border e-commerce.

In an era defined by digital connectivity and global trade, these SMEs have experienced a multitude of challenges, from logistical complexities to regulatory hurdles, and with institutional support of the SBA and SBDCs have successfully found a way to forge prosperous business partnerships across different continents.

Join us as we delve into their experiences, strategies, and innovations, and the important role of the SBA and SBDCs in faciliating the transformative power of cross-border e-commerce and its potential to foster greater economic growth and collaboration between the United States and Africa.

Speakers

Get ready to gain valuable insights and inspiration from our esteemed panelists on how they have turned challenges into opportunities in the world of e-commerce.

Sean
Casey

Rotorcorp LLC
CEO, Rotorcorp LLC
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Major Clemens

West Africa Shop
Founder, West Africa Shop
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Sarah Bonner

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Senior International Trade Policy Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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Elisha Bwatuti

Kenya Small Business Development Centers Program
Program Manager, Kenya Small Business Development Centers Program
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Veronica Gakio

Ankole Luxury
Founder, Ankole Luxury
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Morris Biko

Wafugaji Digital
Head of R&D, Wafugaji Digital
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