Faqs

OUR TEAM

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Dedicated to making learning work

Meet the beautiful souls reimagining learning and upskilling for the ecosystemic era while challenging and giving life to our vision of highdigenous tech for distributed prosperity. Our team bring hands-on experience from the communities we serve, intimately understanding the challenges we're solving.

Diversity isn't just a value—it's our lived reality. Our team represents multiple nationalities and speaks 10 different mother tongues. We strive to build and nurture a team at the very image of the model of society we want to make emerge, open, plural, and diverse.

Meet the team

Team

The Kabakoo Crew

Alumnus of Kabakoo's first cohort, I am now the guardian of our technological infrastructure. My role is to ensure that our learning platform remains as innovative and robust as our vision for education in Africa.

Djimé Sacko

DevOps & Tech lead

Automation guy, quand je ne crée pas de problème 😅, je bricole des solutions innovantes pour éliminer les tâches ennuyeuses et répétitives à Kabakoo !

Seydou Ba

Mobile app Developper & Automation Expert

Technology, high-tech gadgets, in one word: electronic devices. That’s what defines me. I’m truly a lover of electronics in all its forms, along with new technology.

Soumaila Kané

Operating officer - 3D printing expert

I’m curious with a passion for learning about everything. At Kabakoo, I focus on making the learning experience both enjoyable and valuable for our entire community

Amine El Gharbali

Ingénieur pédagogique

I'am coordinator that ensures timely delivery and smooth flow of goods in the supply chain

Issiaka Sangaré

Logistics Coordinator

Wē shalt make a machine in the likeness of a human mind.

Ousmane Mahamane Maïga

AI Engineer

I love data, I love bringing insights from data, and I love uncovering the hidden stories within it. At Kabakoo, I've found my passion to quench this thirst.

Godwin Houdji

Quantitative Researcher

Dreamer, I long for a decolonial, pan-African, highdigenous and regenerative architecture! My work is to make that dream come true!

Achref GHRIB

Regenerative Architecture & XR Lead

Survivor, I expand and nurture the community! Creating a place to make Dreams come true is my work !

Djibril Guindo

Community Curator

Technology and manga lover, I design engaging user experiences at Kabakoo, where each project is a new creative adventure aimed at transforming education.

Mandjou Dama

Product Designer

Eternallearner, passionate about technology and its teaching, with a boundless curiosity for the cosmos, I am a front-end developer at Kabakoo, where I bring my skills and enthusiasm to innovation and education.

Djibril Djiré

Frontend Developer

At Kabakoo, I am responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the Co-Learning space and participating in the organization of events and Makers IoT activities.

Sabere Koné

Operating Officer

My goal is to make your dreams a living reality. i enjoy innovation and the solution-providing aspect it serves

Micheal Nwankwo Ayomide

XR Designer & Developer

Passionate about authentic connections, I am committed to developing innovative and mutually beneficial partnerships to advance Kabakoo’s educational mission and amplify the impact of our community.

Marlène AMEGANKPOE

Strategic partnerships and business development Manager

Born in Timbuktu, I am a desert person but who also lived in Samoa for a while. At Kabakoo, I make sure that our challenging journey stays smooth for the team, the learners, and our network of partners.

Michèle Traoré

Co-Founder & COO

I am a passionate and self-taught learner in a wide range of subjects; at Kabakoo, I manage all logistics and operations on our Bamako campus.

Ousmane Deme

Operational Manager

Survivor. Long-distance traveler. Economic migrant turned expat. Academic turned EdTech entrepreneur. Committed to making learning work.

Yanick Kemayou

CEO / Learning Experience

Working at Kabakoo

At Kabakoo, we offer a unique work environment inspired by a campus-style atmosphere. Everyone works barefoot in open spaces designed for focused and creative work, without personal offices. Colleagues take turns cooking for the team at least three times a week, fostering a strong sense of community. We're leveraging latest scientific research to drive systemic change in education.

Our tools and methodologies are designed to unlock the full potential of young Africans, enabling them to become architects of their own futures

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We foster Mindfulness and Well-being

We prioritize mindfulness to boost creativity through regular sound healing sessions and rejuvenating experiences. Every Monday, work ends at 5 PM for an afterwork session of art, slow food, and good vibes.

Additional perks include: Team retreats in picturesque locations, Company-covered late-night taxi rides, Access to cutting-edge tools for creativity and productivity, Homemade healthy treats. Our data reveals that these activities have a 94% positive impact on colleagues' well-being, significantly strengthen relationships (6.2/7 on a Likert scale), and effectively reduce stress (5.9/7 on a Likert scale).

Djibril Djiré
Front-End and JavaScript developer at Kabakoo

“The synergy within the community, the vibrancy, continuous learning, challenges, and living well together are my main sources of motivation.”

Launched an agritech business
during her training at Kabakoo
Godwin Houdji
Quantitative Researcher at Kabakoo

“Can't wait 🚀! Here, you'll fall in love with the system. We work, we play, and we love what we are doing; personally, I'm a big fan of the growth mindset 👌🏿. I learn and grow every day, and that's a process I adore”

Launched an upcycling business
during his training at Kabakoo

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Continuous Learning and Growth

We invest in our team through coaching and financing access to training. Our Weekly Purpose & Challenges meetings blend university seminars, book clubs, and pep talks to keep us inspired and growing.

We encourage innovative practices through non-violent communication training for all colleagues and collective visualization exercises.

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Fair compensation

In addition to our unique benefits, we don't compromise on fair pay. Our interns earn 3 times the minimum wage in Mali. For our salaried staff, we offer competitive compensation packages that reflect their expertise and dedication, ensuring they can focus on delivering their best work without financial stress.

Join us at Kabakoo Academies and be part of a revolutionary approach to work and learning in West Africa!