Janeth Kareen Kilonzo
Janeth Kareen Kilonzo is the co-founder of Plate AI, a Tanzanian startup focused on helping individuals with non-communicable diseases manage their diets. In a recent discussion, she highlighted the challenges her company faces in attracting investor interest, pointing out that the overwhelming success of fintech in the region has overshadowed the potential of non-fintech sectors like health tech. Kilonzo emphasized the lack of platforms for startups in her field to showcase their impact and potential, which contributes to the funding disparity in Tanzania's startup ecosystem.
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