ADN Reviewer Interest Form
Join the African Diaspora Network (ADN) Enterprise Accelerator Evaluation Team!
ADN seeks seasoned professionals, industry experts, academicians, and volunteers interested in reviewing ADN's Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) or Accelerating Black Leadership and Entrepreneurship (ABLE) program accelerator applications. 

Please complete the ADN Reviewer Interest Form below to share your interest areas and availability. Upon completion, you will receive a confirmation email with important information regarding next steps.

Applications for ABLE will be due by the end of June. The estimated time frame for reviews is late June through early August 2024.

Please confirm your interest by Friday, July 19th to join the ABLE Program Evaluation Team.

Email any questions to rose@africandiasporanetwork.org.  
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About the Programs 

Accelerating Black Leadership and Entrepreneurship (ABLE)

The ABLE program strives to award 15 to 20 of the most promising Black entrepreneurs with enterprise development training, partnership and mentorship opportunities, and a platform to boost brand visibility and investment potential in Silicon Valley. With the help of our reviewers last year, we were able to identify 11 Black entrepreneurs, each of whom completed a rigorous training and mentorship program at no cost and no equity.

Builders of Africa's Future (BAF)
Builders of Africa’s Future (BAF) celebrates innovation and impact in early-stage African enterprises. The program identifies African entrepreneurs running early-stage nonprofits or for-profit businesses that address key community needs through technology or differentiated business models. The goal is to help scale their ventures and impact in the areas of health, education, energy, agriculture, financial inclusion, gender inclusion, nutrition, commerce, industrial development, and other socio-economic sectors.

Learn more about the African Diaspora Network and the ABLE & BAF programs: https://africandiasporanetwork.org/

Accelerating Black Leadership and Entrepreneurship: 

Builders of Africa's Future:
Builders of Africa’s Future – Overview - African Diaspora Network
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The main goal of a Reviewer:

Reviewers assess and determine the top candidates within a competitive applicant pool of entrepreneurs.

Responsibilities include:

  • Understanding the program eligibility requirements and criteria,
  • Attending a 30-minute workshop on the evaluation tool and timeline,
  • Scoring program applications using the evaluation tool and rubric, and
  • Meeting the review deadlines and submitting your scores in a timely manner.
Frequently asked Questions:

Who would be a good fit to become a reviewer?
  • Entrepreneurs, founders, professionals, academicians, or committed volunteers who are champions of entrepreneurs
  • Experts/connected in an identified focal impact sector: legal, finance, accounting, investing, marketing, communications, development, fintech, education, agri-business, health care, and IT
What is the time commitment? 
The time commitment is about 1-2 hours per week during the review period.

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