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Zindi

Upskilling the data science ecosystem in Africa to solve the region’s most pressing problems

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Celina Lee

CEO at Zindi

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Employees 6–20
Headquarters South Africa
Zindi is the leading professional network for data scientists in Africa and around the world. We connect organizations with the data science community to solve the world’s most pressing challenges using machine learning and AI. With over 45,000 data scientists on the platform, users come to build their skills, profile, and professional network. Zindi provides companies with access to this growing talent pool through competitions, recruitment, and advertising.

Notable Achievements

  • Registered over 45,000 data scientists on Zindi.
  • Clients include Google, Deep Mind, AWS, Uber, Nvidia, Arm, Microsoft, Standard Bank, and Deloitte.
  • Finalist at MIT Solve 2020, Winner of Seedstars South Africa 2020, and Finalist at MEST 2019.

Currently Operating in 14 Regions

Press Mentions

October 18, 2022

Absa launches two open challenges on the Zindi platform, the largest professional network for data scientists in Africa

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November 23, 2022

Zindi Hackathon Brings Decarbonisation Drive To Life For EY Africa Employees

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November 7, 2022

ZINDI CEO, Celina Lee says "Africa's Success Lies in the Talent of African Data Scientists" at AIF Abidjan 2022

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October 25, 2022

Zindi Gives Thousands Of Jobs To Data Scientists By Partnering With Microsoft In Africa

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