Impact Junkie Botswana

Impact Junkie, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy of Botswana, is convening entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, policymakers, educators, and media leaders across Botswana as part of Stronger Together: Advancing U.S. Botswana Linkages through Economic Partnership, Innovation, and Storytelling.

This initiative aligns with America’s Freedom 250, commemorating 250 years since the founding of the United States and celebrating the enduring role of entrepreneurship, freedom, and opportunity in building strong economies and communities.

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The Botswana engagement is designed to bring entrepreneurs and business leaders together as part of the solution to youth unemployment, job creation, and economic diversification. Through convenings, media engagements, and strategic roundtables, the program connects local innovators with global networks, practical tools, and partnership pathways to help turn purpose into viable businesses and sustainable jobs.

At the core of the initiative is Impact Junkie’s mission to help people live their purpose through business and entrepreneurship, translating ideas into action and collaboration into long-term impact.

Program Objectives

  • Strengthen U.S. Botswana economic partnership through entrepreneurship and innovation

  • Engage entrepreneurs and business leaders as drivers of job creation and growth

  • Connect local ventures to global networks, capital pathways, and partners

  • Foster collaboration between government, private sector, academia, and media

  • Elevate Botswana’s entrepreneurship and innovation stories to regional and global audiences

  • Identify pilot ventures and partnership opportunities for continued engagement

Working Tour

Friday, January 23

Live Your Purpose Through Entrepreneurship
Coffee Session and Press Briefing
10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Botswana Innovation Hub, Gaborone
An opening convening with entrepreneurs, ecosystem leaders, and media to frame the purpose of the visit and highlight entrepreneurship as a key driver of economic opportunity.

Maru-a-Pula High School Appearance
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Maru-a-Pula School, Gaborone
Youth-focused session on leadership, purpose, and entrepreneurship as tools for impact and opportunity.

University of Botswana Radio Interview
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
University of Botswana Radio Studio
Public conversation on entrepreneurship, innovation, and U.S. Botswana collaboration.

Saturday, January 24

Podcast Appearance
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Gaborone
Storytelling-focused discussion on leadership, entrepreneurship, and global opportunity.

University of Botswana Innovation Summit
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
University of Botswana Auditorium or BTV Auditorium
A flagship innovation convening bringing together students, startups, academics, and ecosystem leaders to explore how ideas move from concept to execution.

Sunday, January 25

Faith and Business - Special Conference
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Enko Botho Campus, Block 7, Gaborone
A values-based session connecting faith, purpose, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Strategic Networking and Relationship Building
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Gaborone
Targeted meetings with key connectors and partners to identify collaboration and pilot opportunities.

Monday, January 26

Live Morning Television Interview
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
YTV Studios, Gaborone
National media engagement highlighting entrepreneurship, job creation, and U.S. Botswana partnership.

Pilot Project Identification and Field Insights
Throughout the day
Site visits and conversations with entrepreneurs to identify scalable pilot ventures, including export-oriented and value chain opportunities that demonstrate how micro enterprises can grow into macro economic contributors with the right investment and partnerships.

Tuesday, January 27

Business and Economic Partnership Roundtable
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Gaborone
A closed-door strategic roundtable convened in partnership with the U.S. Embassy of Botswana, bringing together senior government leaders, private sector executives, investors, and institutional partners to advance U.S. Botswana economic collaboration.

Private Investment and Partnership Meetings
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Hilton Garden Inn, Gaborone
Focused discussions with founders and capital partners on investment, entrepreneurship, and scaling opportunities.

U.S. Embassy Event
America’s 250 Years Independence Celebration
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
U.S. Embassy, Gaborone
A diplomatic event celebrating America’s Freedom 250 and shared values of freedom, entrepreneurship, and partnership.

Wednesday, January 28

Departure and Follow Up Phase
Morning departure
Transition from convening to execution, partnership activation, and continued engagement through Impact Junkie and Embassy channels.

About Impact Junkie

Impact Junkie is a global entrepreneurship and innovation platform that equips entrepreneurs, investors, and institutions with tools, training, and networks to launch and scale ventures that create economic opportunity and community impact worldwide. More than 2 million people across 30 countries have participated in Impact Junkie programs.