We are joined today by Jess Anuna, CEO of Klasha. Klasha is an operator of an online commerce platform intended to make consumer goods and services online more accessible to customers across the continent. The company offers payments in local currencies, and fast shipping globally, enabling customers to transact from the comfort of their homes. They are on a mission to make consumer goods and services online more accessible to customers across Africa through frictionless access regardless of geographical location globally.  Klasha is backed by leading venture investors including American Express Ventures, Greycroft, Seedcamp, Techstars and Plug and Play.

About The She-Suite Innovators Podcast

A series in which May Olatoye (Cornell Tech MBA Candidate 2022) interviews female-led startup founders across emerging markets starting on the continent of Africa.  She takes us on a journey discussing the origins of their venture ideas, the challenges and opportunities in entering emerging markets including the improving landscape of venture funding being made available. We take a special focus on women that have raised $1M+ in seed investing, looking at a spectrum of startups from Kenya to Nigeria and Cameroon.