Linus Wamanya Investments is an international project and Trade development entity specializing in financial advisory, idea generation, development, execution and Management incorporated in Uganda with operations across the globe, the firm links and holds all portfolio associated with Linus Wamanya globally.

Uganda Business Community Cooperative is a member based Business Community Cooperative that has been setup to bring together all businesses in Uganda primarily to support those that are into exports, agri-business, value addition, leather, textiles, general trade and electronics by Firstly, raising awareness about critical areas of production and standards and secondly to support members financially so they can produce and supply quality products. The Cooperative offer affordable savings and loan products to its members with over 10 million members target by 2027

About WDP- World Development Programme is an international Organization that is working on achieving the global development goals as well as United Nations sustainable development Goals. WDP runs social and business impact initiatives across the world On social impact, the organization empowers vulnerable nations and communities in areas like education health environment WASH among others On business impact initiatives WDP focuses on offering Investment consultation & Services in the following fields.

• Blue Industries
• Oil & Gas
• Smart Cities
• Hotel Industries
• Green Industries
• Minerals – Copper, Iron, Aluminum, Diamonds and Gold
• Wealth Management (FinCen Licensed by USA Department of Treasury)

Adrolin is at present in the business of procuring orders and tendering for projects involving decommissioning, inspections, and conversion work on refineries, power stations and chemical plants or to lease staff for your own projects. Adrolin is an independent industrial consultancy and strategic investment company. Through mergers and acquisitions, transactions and strategic partnerships, the Company aims to utilize global expertise its expertise in achieving its objectives, in Air separation Project, Welding and Fabrication Academy, Adrolin Residential.

Founded Equator Aviation Services Ltd in Uganda in 2005 with an innovative mind of offering bespoke aviation consultancy services, travel and cargo logistics with charter services design to meet customers’ needs and detailed. Since its inception the company has served hundreds of customers from Uganda, Africa and globally. In December 2019, the company opened its portfolio into the Republic of South Africa as PTY and Lunched its first modern palatial hotel equipped with 18 suites facility in a 2-acre piece of land in Bredell Kempton park 10 minutes’ drive from O Tambo International Airport. The company is proud to have contributed to job opportunities with over 25 direct jobs and over 1000 indirectly created. Equator Aviation Services PTY operates other luxury accommodation facilities in Nairobi Kenya and Kampala Uganda

Origins | Solutions incorporated as business in Canada USA, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda as social organization in Atlanta Georgia USA. Elimu bora Services operating Elimu Pesa was born out of the desire to see that no African child/learner fails to attend school due to lack of school fees or scholastic materials, our second thought is to enhance and stimulate education in Africa to meet current and future global demands, with parents becoming more involved and education institutions able to identify risks and mitigate them early using our software. Founded to provide convenient and flexible financial assistance, Elimu Pesa caters to students and leaders seeking quick results, attractive benefits, and transparent conversations.

STARTUP SILICON VENTURES AFRICA is Africa’s largest Start-up Venture movement event that we created to empower, network, fund and mentor local innovative ideas and take them to global center stage. The program supports young emerging entrepreneurs creating social enterprise that makes global impacts. I was part of the team that designed the program led by colleagues from Nigeria to see Africa access open opportunity to test and validate their innovations

Chezolend Corp /LTD an international project and Trade development, financial advisory and Management Corporation incorporated in Canada with operations in Africa. Chezolend was founded and created to bring financial assets and resources to emerging markets. Chezolend is an expert in closing gaps in the Market in order to obtain strategic assets for their clients and thus carry out successful business with long-term sustainable relationships. Perfect alliance between capital markets, suppliers and customers. The Corporation serves as a silent partner to design the project structure, liaise with the financier, and ensure that the project runs successfully. As president and CEO, Linus maintain strong relationships with financiers and project promoters, providing an oversight leadership, growth and success of the company.

TapIn Mobile Solutions LLC is USA based company with global footprint offering a revolutionary, state-of-the-art mobile and online platform that enables the self-management and organization of youth sports leagues across the world. The Enterprise League Platform is the first of its kind, end – to – end solution that handles all aspects of league organization and administration. Our mission is to create the world’s premier brand in sports league technology while creating value through social good. We empower people and create opportunities for players, coaches, referees, field owners and communities around the globe.

Goochil offers Hailing services for Motorcycles, Tukutuku and cars, courier and delivery services, long distance min bus and bus booking platform across the globe .It is dedicated to fostering its growth initially in the Dominican Republic and Uganda in 2024, expanding its reach to Brazil, Colombia, Kenya and other parts of Africa- With Goochil Branding platform the company envision to offer high quality and premium outdoor and indoor advertisements services across the market they operate.

About Bridge- Bridge is the ultimate trick-taking card game the greatest source of enjoyment that four people can have with a pack of cards. Tens of millions of people throughout the world enjoy it – more so than any other card game. In social circles, it is considered the card game. Whether you play casually among friends or seriously in clubs and tournaments, you will find it to be fascinating, challenging and enjoyable. The UBF General Assembly runs the Uganda Bridge Federation consisting of two delegates from each of the ten geographical associations, plus the Executive Council. The General Assembly meets annually at the site of the National Bridge Championships. The Executive Council consist of a President, General Secretary, Vice President, Treasurer and one Council Member appointed by the President.

In 2018 ,I co-founded YSSI ,YSSI is an organization committed to providing opportunities to the less fortunate through sports, the organization is registered in Canada as not for profit organization that aim to create a robust united network of champions committed to helping the world’s poorest and most vulnerable communities play sport and tackle the issues leading to inequality. The Youth Sports Initiative International was founded not only to promote the sport but to uplift the people associated with the activity. YSSI is now active as foreign NGO in Uganda and South Africa empowering communities.

A After working at the company for about 5 years in 2015, I was appointed manager for innovation for the group, I developed the innovation desk concept that the group has benefited both directly and indirectly. The hub has created couple of initiatives meant to improve the business model and efficiency of the company. During my three years in office I was Instrumental in the consolidation of commercial partnerships with various organizations including Microsoft, SAP, Intel, Makerere University, infobip, world remit, Bloomberg among others that created hundreds of thousands of US dollars revenue. The Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing & Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started business in March 1986.It is the leading multimedia business housing newspapers, magazines, internet publishing, television, radio broadcasting stations, commercial printing, advertising and distribution services. The company has been on the stock exchange since 2004

This is digital saving and credit scheme that advocates for financial literacy through the promotion of saving culture for digital inclusion startups, business and projects. The idea came into reality after presenting a paper at one of the scholar’s summit organized by university of Arizona State,Linus challenged the academia by arguing that with the influx of many technological innovations with lack of basket fund tailored to support their growth, African tech ecosystem can’t survive their birth days and therefore there is need to create one that will drive acceleration and spur development. After the presentation participants adapted the paper, in 2016 we launched in Nairobi Kenya and Kampala Uganda, then registered in Lagos Nigeria and Midland South Africa the following year. Currently the societies are active with hundreds of innovators savings and showcasing their ideas through the platform in order to access mentorship, business development and funding. We have created strategic collaboration with Governments line ministries, World Bank, Innovation Hubs, communities and banks across East Africa.

Startupbootcamp is the global family of industry focused program that support early stage founders to rapidly scale their companies by providing direct access to an investment network of the most relevant mentors, partners, and investors in their industry.

Functions

• Mentor/Jury

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Advising startups on best product development and business process
• Nurture talent in bid to adapt latest innovation trend
• Deliberate on best ideas that can compete favorable in the market with best business models

Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to 5 million athletes and Unified Sports partners in 172 countries.

Functions

• Board Member

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Selecting and maintaining a succession plan for the position of National Director and key members of management.
• Establishing and reviewing the strategies and goals of the organization

Ideas for Action provides students and young professionals from around the world with a unique opportunity to help shape the international development agenda and to take an active role in changing the world. A joint program of the World Bank Group and the Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research at the Wharton School, Ideas for Action is a knowledge platform connecting young leader.

Functions

• Head of ideas and Success

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Oversee youth engagement throughout the design and implementation of the SDGs.
• Overseeing the success of the program
• Hosting the annual competition during which youths from around the East Africa design ideas for financing the UN’s new development agenda.
• Managing the ideation process to execution
• Developed a white paper that is adapted in for African market

Research and validation on the findings about traditional and new media presence and development in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, DRC and Tanzania.

Client

• Busia County Government – Republic of Kenya

My Assignments

• Develop for the county communication strategy
• Train on adaptive leadership and innovation management
• Advising on social impact projects that the county could accelerate in order to uplift the livelihood of its citizens
• Develop the team building strategies and directly involved in its implementation plan

Seedstars World is a global startup competition in emerging markets with the mission to educate, promote and financially support the most promising seed-stage ventures with up to USD 500,000 investment in 75+ countries.

Functions

• Mentor

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Advising startups on best product development, Business planning, market, team work and strategy.
• Nurture talent in bid to adapt latest innovation trend.
• Deliberate on best ideas that can compete favorable in the market with best business model.

Research and validation on the findings about traditional and new media presence and development in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, DRC and Tanzania

Assignment Topic

Conducted the feasibility and validation of the study: the impact of the social media to mainstream media houses in 12 African countries, conducted by University of New Haven, department of criminal Justice -USA, coordinated by AMI (Africa Media Initiatives).