IWB to participate in TANCon 2008 – African Entrepreneurship Conference

Investors Without Borders is honored and excited to participate in TANCon 2008 in Accra, Ghana! Themed “Fostering African Entrepreneurship”, TANCon 2008 is a gathering of pioneering individuals and organizations that is sure to inspire anyone interested in the exciting growth, reform, and innovation taking place across Africa.

The event is bringing together a diverse group from Fortune 500 business leaders and Venture Capitalists to Social Entrepreneurs and Policy Makers. Among the many distinguished speakers are Founder of Ashesi University in Ghana, Patrick Awuah, and George B.N. Ayittey, PhD Economist from American University. Oh yes, and the distinguished Founder & Managing Director of Investors Without Borders, Tricia Chirumbole, who will be speaking on a Social Entrepreneurship panel that promises to enlighten!

The action takes place on Saturday, August 16^th at La Palm Beach Hotel in Accra – quite a nice spot to spend a day or two! So if you’re in or near Accra, come check it out, there’s still room left! If not, no worries, you have a second chance to get involved: TANCon 2008 will be visiting the United States on November 1 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Palo Alto, California. The line up includes entrepreneur and author, Guy Kawasaki of Garage Technology Ventures, and an advocate of affirmative action, recipient of Service Business of the Year and author, Frederick E. Jordan of F.E. Jordan and Associates.

TANCon 2008 is organized and inspired by The African Network, a global nonprofit organization founded in Silicon Valley, with the “sole mandate of fostering entrepreneurship and technology in Africa and among people of African descent”. The time is now to get involved in the emerging markets in Africa – So…get involved with The African Network, come to TANCon USA 2008, and Register with IWB for updates! Thoughts or questions about opportunities in Africa?? Be sure to leave your comments and questions below!