We Are Kusudi connects UK businesses with skilled Kenyan software engineers through a curated matching process that emphasizes remote work arrangements. This platform addresses the UK’s technical talent shortage while providing Kenyan professionals with high-paying job opportunities, ultimately enhancing economic growth in both regions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
UK businesses face a shortage of skilled technical talent, leading to increased hiring costs and slower innovation. Simultaneously, many Kenyan software engineers struggle to find high-quality job opportunities that offer competitive salaries and career growth.
Solution
We Are Kusudi is a platform that connects UK companies with vetted software engineers from Kenya, facilitating remote work arrangements. The platform aims to bridge the tech talent gap in the UK while providing Kenyan professionals access to global opportunities and beyond-market-leading salaries. Kusudi employs a curated matching process, sourcing candidates with at least one year of development experience and putting them through a rigorous interview and assessment process. Successful candidates receive ongoing training and coaching to support their integration into UK startup culture and business professionalism.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes UK-based startups and established companies seeking to expand their software engineering teams with skilled remote talent, as well as Kenyan software engineers seeking high-quality job opportunities.
Features
- Rigorous candidate sourcing process focusing on Kenyan software engineers with 1+ years of experience.
- In-depth interviews and technical assessments to ensure candidate quality.
- Curated matching process to align candidate skills with company needs.
- Ongoing training and coaching for candidates to support their integration into remote roles.
- Peer-to-peer support and cohort-based membership for continuous professional development.