Venture Meda Program Unveils Expert-Led Online Learning Bot to Empower Entrepreneurs, Marketplaces, and Gig Workers















Addis Ababa, 17/10/2024

Venture Meda Program is proud to announce the official launch of the Venture Meda Learning Bot, a new Learning Management System (LMS) and e-learning platform. This is an iceaddis initiative a partnership between Iceaddis, the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, and the Mastercard Foundation, aimed at boosting the digital economy by aiding successful digital enterprises, particularly in e-commerce, through well-structured incubation and acceleration programs. The Venture Meda Learning Bot offers a unique opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs, business enthusiasts, and gig workers to “acquire knowledge at your own pace.”

The mission of the Venture Meda Learning Bot is to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary for success in the business world. It provides flexible learning, allowing users to access courses at any time and from anywhere, enabling them to progress at their own pace.

Targeting startups, youth interested in digital entrepreneurship, and third-party marketplaces, the initial product is a Telegram Bot named “@venturemeda_bot.” This bot offers three Micro-Learning courses: The Business Model Canvas (Video Course in Amharic), E-Commerce: From Novice to Digital Retail Pro (Text Course in English and Amharic), and Reading, Understanding & Utilizing Maps (Four-Module Video Course in Amharic). The bot is designed to reach a wide audience, leveraging the popularity of Telegram in Ethiopia. The bot is designed in collaboration with Minab IT Solutions and different industry leaders and experts craft the content.

The main wen-based Venture Meda Learning platform, Mager, has been in beta testing for the last few months, showing great learning results. scheduled to launch in November officially, it will operate slightly differently. This platform will feature various courses available in two categories: one for the general public and another tailored for enterprise/startup/company dashboards. The latter will provide specific courses designed to help third-party sellers better understand their products and services, ultimately increasing efficiency and profitability.

The platform emphasizes practical skills, enabling participants to acquire actionable insights that can be directly applied to drive business growth. Additionally, it will incorporate interactive learning, allowing users to stay engaged and track their progress with quizzes and tests.

Future course offerings from the Venture Meda Learning Bot include essential topics such as Internet Safety in Ethiopia, How to Export guide and so much more. Each course is designed to equip participants with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.

“With the Venture Meda Learning Bot, the Venture Meda program aims to break down barriers to learning and provide a comprehensive platform where entrepreneurs can flourish. We believe that knowledge is the key to innovation,” said the program spokesperson.