Why do black tech startup founders get disproportionately less funding than their white counterparts in South Africa?
It is a question that has faced the ecosystem for years, but one that is yet to be addressed or even discussed in the mainstream via LinkedIn or at ecosystem events.
But Ntsako Mgiba, founder and CEO of the Darkies in Tech community, is actively working to change that.
Founded in February 2021, Darkies in Tech was founded out of the frustration that Ntsako experienced as a black founder when navigating the ecosystem.
Realising that there was a lack of representation of people like him, he took it upon himself to create a safe space and community for black founders like him.
In this episode, he discusses the early days of navigating the white-dominated SA tech startup space, the role that communities like Darkies in Tech play in advocating for equity in the ecosystem, and the challenges faced in that mission.
He also touches on the wins that Darkies in Tech has achieved and what the future holds!
You can visit the Darkies in Tech website to learn more and connect with Ntsako on LinkedIn.
