James Owino is a distinguished business leader, with a decade-long journey and expertise in ideation, go-to-market strategies, and the intricate art of scaling enterprises. With a rich background encompassing marketing, sales strategies, and the nurturing of businesses, he has steered multiple SMEs and startups to full-fledged growth through his skills and proficiency.
As the CEO of E Basket Services, James spearheads a company dedicated to incubating, investing in, and strategizing for tech-enabled ventures across Africa. His profound understanding of ideation, go-to-market strategies, marketing, and scaling businesses renders him an invaluable asset to the company and its portfolio of burgeoning startups.
Additionally, he holds the mantle of CEO at Zelus Constructions Limited, a robust construction firm offering a comprehensive spectrum of services encompassing construction, repairs, maintenance, metal fabrication, waterproofing, and the supply of construction materials. In this role, James orchestrates the day-to-day operations, ensuring the delivery of top-tier services while upholding the company’s commitment to high-quality client experiences.
He is also the Chapter Director, Nairobi at Startup Grind. Startup Grind is a global community and platform that aims to connect, educate, and inspire entrepreneurs, founders, and startup enthusiasts. In this role, James is responsible for fostering a vibrant and supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
He was recently appointed as the Infrastructure Innovation Scout for FutureList, with a mission to spotlight and connect groundbreaking tech startups, exceptional talent, strategic capital and future-focused multinationals from all corners of the globe to make the world a better place.
