Building Smart, Scaling Fast: Zoho’s Playbook for African Startups

Sep 8, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC)

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Join George Karani and the Zoho MEA team on FrontForumFocus as they explore the power of grassroots community building and pragmatic tools for African founders. Discover Zoho's journey in East Africa, sustainable scaling, and the importance of physical communities like ClawCamp Nairobi. Ideal for early-stage founders and community builders aiming to bridge global tech with local talent.

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About this event

In this episode of FrontForumFocus, George Karani sits down with the Zoho MEA team to explore how grassroots community building and pragmatic tooling are powering the next generation of African founders.

We dive into Zoho’s journey in East Africa, the realities of scaling sustainably without SaaS bloat, and why physical builder communities—like the upcoming ClawCamp Nairobi—are essential for long-term ecosystem growth. Whether you're an early-stage founder structuring your first CRM or a community builder bridging global tech with local talent, this conversation breaks down what it takes to transition from idea to scale.

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  • George Karani

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