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Building a Community
Community can start small but with intention, it can grow into an ecosystem that develops people, not just gathers them.
This talk shares my journey building Tech Sisters Kenya the wins, the challenges, and the lessons to inspire a new generation of community builders to create spaces where people don’t just join, but grow and contribute.
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About Valeria
Bosibori Valeria is a community strategist , leader, and tech advocate passionate about building inclusive ecosystems for women in technology. She is the Co-Founder of Tech Sisters Kenya, a growing community of 1,800+ women navigating careers in tech through mentorship, structured learning, and real-world collaboration.
Valeria has led and organized 35+ community programs and major convenings including RubyConf Africa 2024 and ethSafari2024, where she served as Project Manager and Emcee. Her work sits at the intersection of community building, Product Management, emerging technology, and accesswith a growing focus on inclusive innovation across Africa.
She is passionate about creating spaces where people feel safe enough to learn, visible enough to lead, and supported enough to grow.
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