Sierra Leoneans In Technology

What Sierra Leoneans In Technology does

Sierra Leoneans in Technology (SLinT) is a binational 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 to build a technology ecosystem connecting Sierra Leone-based and diaspora technologists. The organization operates from a headquarters in Riverdale, Maryland and an operational office in Freetown, Sierra Leone, serving students, working professionals, organizations, and diaspora community members through a structured portfolio of programs and events. Its target audience is segmented across five personas: students and young learners, working professionals and technologists, the Sierra Leonean diaspora community, organizations and businesses, and partner organizations.

SLinT's product portfolio centers on the SLinT Tech Connect mentorship platform (launched 2024), which provides profile creation, mentor search/filter, built-in messaging, video conferencing, feedback/ratings, payment integration, and analytics dashboards on the mentorship.slint.org subdomain. It is complemented by the Membership Portal (Student free, General $5–$50/yr, Corporate $50–$150/yr, Honorary $200/yr), the Python Coding Bootcamp, the YSL100 Mentorship program, the quarterly TechTalk series, Hybrid Technology Workshops in cybersecurity, hardware, software development, and blockchain/AI/ML, monthly EmpowerTech motivational sessions, the annual SLinT Tech Expo, hackathons, and TpLEARN (an e-learning sub-brand via partner TpGroup Sierra Leone). The underlying technology stack is WordPress-based with conventional web infrastructure; no public API or SDK is documented.

Revenue is generated through five streams: membership fees, sponsorships and partnerships, paid public events and workshops, donations and grants, and ancillary product and service offerings. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth within the Sierra Leonean diaspora, social media (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), hybrid events, and digital self-serve registration via slint.org. The organization is volunteer-led, governed by a Board of Directors, an Advisory Board that includes co-founders Tamba Lamin, Alie Bangura, and Gad Swaray, and four standing committees (Internal Affairs, Governance, External Affairs, Technology Steering Committee). President Aminata Kondeh leads the organization alongside a TechTeam providing internal technical support.

Name

Sierra Leoneans In Technology

Legal name

Sierra Leoneans In Technology

Website

https://slint.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sierra Leoneans in Technology (SLinT) is a binational 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects Sierra Leone-based and diaspora technologists through mentorship, training programs, and events. It serves students, professionals, organizations, and the diaspora via its Tech Connect platform and tiered membership model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Community & Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions) (BPAEANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cloud & SaaS Security Awareness (e.g., M365/Google Workspace) (EDABAGAG)

Keywords

• Technology community
• Professional mentorship
• Tech training programs
• Coding bootcamp
• Tech networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: SLinT generates revenue through annual membership fees from General, Corporate, Student, and Honorary membership tiers. General membership is $5/year (Sierra Leone) or $50/year (diaspora); Corporate membership is $50/year (Sierra Leone) or $150/year (diaspora); Student membership is free; Honorary membership is $200/year. These fees fund organizational operations and program delivery.
2. Sponsorships and Partnerships: SLinT collaborates with businesses, organizations, and sponsors aligned with promoting technology, offering sponsorship opportunities and partnership programs that provide revenue and in-kind support.
3. Events and Workshops Revenue: SLinT organizes paid public events, workshops, and training programs for non-members who pay a fee to attend. The annual technology conference also charges a fee.
4. Donations and Grants: SLinT accepts donations and applies for grants from businesses, individuals, foundations, and government institutions that support its mission.
5. Product and Service Offerings: SLinT may develop and offer technology-related products, services, or tools that cater to members or the wider community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sierra Leoneans In Technology (SLinT) is a binational 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a technology community platform connecting Sierra Leone-based and diaspora technologists through a structured mentorship platform (SLinT Tech Connect), a tiered membership program, and recurring training and community events including coding bootcamps, tech talks, hackathons, and an annual tech expo.

Product overview

Sierra Leoneans in Technology (SLinT) is a nonprofit technology organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs and platforms. The core digital infrastructure consists of the SLinT Tech Connect mentorship platform and the SLinT Membership Portal, which together provide structured mentorship matching, membership management, and professional development access. These are complemented by in-person and virtual programs including Python Coding Bootcamp, YSL100 Mentorship, Hybrid Technology Workshops (Cybersecurity, Hardware, Software Development, Blockchain/AI/ML), TechTalk Series, EmpowerTech motivational sessions, and the annual SLinT Tech Expo. Career development resources, hackathons, and monthly meetups round out the offering. TpLEARN, an e-learning sub-brand via TpGroup Sierra Leone, extends digital learning access. The portfolio is unified by a mission to empower Sierra Leonean technologists locally and in the diaspora.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SLinT Tech Connect (Mentorship Platform) A mentorship matching platform connecting Sierra Leonean technology mentors and mentees globally. Provides profile creation, mentor search and filtering, built-in messaging, video conferencing, feedback/ratings, payment integration, and analytics reports for members and administrators.
• SLinT Membership Portal Tiered membership management system with four tiers — Student (free), General ($5/year in Sierra Leone; $50/year diaspora), Corporate ($50/year in Sierra Leone; $150/year diaspora), and Honorary ($200/year) — providing access to learning resources, mentorship, exclusive events, youth programs, and a global network.
• Python Coding Bootcamp An intensive, hands-on coding program designed for beginners and aspiring developers. Participants learn Python fundamentals, build real projects, and gain the confidence to pursue technology careers.
• YSL100 Mentorship A mentorship initiative that connects emerging tech professionals with experienced mentors for guided career development and personal growth. Delivered through one-on-one mentorship, group workshops, and networking opportunities that give participants clarity, confidence, and actionable strategies.
• SLinT Tech Expo Annual flagship event showcasing Sierra Leone's technology ecosystem. Connects innovators, creators, and tech enthusiasts with emerging technologies, community projects, and career and partnership opportunities.
• Hackathons & Innovation Challenges Intensive, time-bound events where teams collaborate to solve real problems using technology, driving community engagement and innovation within the Sierra Leonean technology community.
• Monthly Tech Meetups Casual monthly gatherings for the tech community to connect, share experiences, and learn from one another in an informal setting.
• TechTalk Series Quarterly virtual knowledge-sharing sessions where members present on technology topics for 30-40 minutes, followed by Q&A. Scheduled in February, May, August, and November.
• Hybrid Technology Workshops Quarterly hybrid workshops delivered in both in-person and virtual formats covering Cybersecurity, Hardware, Software Development, and Blockchain/AI/ML. Scheduled in March, June, September, and December.
• EmpowerTech (Motivational Sessions) Monthly motivational sessions inspiring SLinT members and aspiring tech professionals through learning, connection, and experience sharing, delivered both in-person and virtually.
• Career and Professional Development Program Program equipping members with resources, training, certifications, employment opportunities, and networking events for professional growth in the technology industry.
• TpLEARN (sub-brand via TpGroup Sierra Leone) An e-learning platform managed by TpGroup Sierra Leone (SLinT's managing partner), designed to expand access to digital learning in Sierra Leone and beyond as a sub-brand of the SLinT ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• SLinT connects learners, professionals, and partners to meaningful opportunities in technology through hands-on learning, mentorship, and community-driven initiatives, helping build practical skills, inspire innovation, and strengthen Sierra Leone's tech ecosystem.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PM4ChangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPM4Change is listed as a partner on SLinT's website. The partnership contributes to SLinT's delivery of programs, events, and training opportunities for the Sierra Leone technology community.
• University of Maryland School of Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner, the University of Maryland School of Public Health collaborates with SLinT to support technology-driven growth and community programs.
• PT Group (TpGroup Sierra Leone)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPT Group, operating as TpGroup Sierra Leone, is a partner providing education-focused initiatives including TpLEARN, an e-learning platform. Aminata Kondeh is a managing partner at TpGroup Sierra Leone.
• SBTS GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBTS Group is listed as a partner supporting SLinT's programs and technology community initiatives.
• IMO TechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMO Tech is listed as a partner contributing to SLinT's ecosystem and community programs.
• AeroflytminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAeroflyt is listed as a partner on SLinT's website, contributing to the organization's community initiatives.
• SUDUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUDU (sudusalone.org) is listed as a partner supporting SLinT's community programs.
• BoInnovationHub (BIH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoInnovationHub (BIH) is listed as a partner contributing to SLinT's technology community initiatives.
• Thaakat FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThaakat Foundation is listed as a partner supporting SLinT's community programs.
• AccelerEdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccelerEd is listed as a partner. Aminata Kondeh, SLinT's President, serves as a Security Engineer at AccelerEd, where she helps protect digital infrastructure for academic institutions.
• Merna Tech SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerna Tech Solutions is listed as a partner contributing to SLinT's technology community programs.
• Develop Africa IncminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelop Africa is a nonprofit organization based in the United States that focuses on empowering lives in West Africa through education, training, and support. Their mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education and training, providing school supplies, scholarships, solar lights, mosquito nets, computer/vocational training, microfinance loans, and orphan care. SLinT partners with Develop Africa to promote technology-driven development in Sierra Leone.
• ICT Academy (Sierra Leone)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICT Academy is a training organization based in Sierra Leone that provides IT training programs, mentorship, and job placement services. Their mission is to help individuals who may not have university access gain necessary IT credentials and skills. They partner with SLinT to build a vibrant workforce and meet the growing demand for IT professionals in Sierra Leone.
• Project 1835minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject 1835 is an organization focused on social entrepreneurship and innovation for economic and social development in Sierra Leone. Goals include nurturing innovators and entrepreneurs, encouraging innovation in education, health, agriculture, and technology, building impactful companies, and coaching/mentoring early-stage startups, particularly women and youth.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AfroTech: Large-scale conference and community platform for Black technologists globally. Comparable as a diaspora-focused tech professional community and content/events engine, though commercial and considerably larger than SLinT.
• Girls Who Code: Large U.S.-based nonprofit closing the gender gap in technology through education, mentorship, and community programs. Comparable as a nonprofit tech education and mentorship organization, though at substantially greater scale and brand recognition.
• Andela: Global technology training and talent marketplace that trains and places African software engineers into international jobs. Comparable as a structured platform training African technologists, though for-profit and significantly larger; useful as a scaled analogue for what SLinT's platform could become.
• MEST (Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology): Pan-African nonprofit training and incubator for African software entrepreneurs with locations across the continent. Comparable as a nonprofit African tech talent and entrepreneurship program, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic mandate.

Direct peers

• Black Girls in Tech: U.S.-anchored nonprofit community driving Black women into technology careers through mentorship, training, and events. Directly comparable as a community-led nonprofit tech membership organization with mentorship and professional development programming for an underrepresented group.
• Project 1835: Sierra Leone-focused social entrepreneurship and innovation nonprofit supporting women and youth in technology and entrepreneurship. Listed SLinT partner; directly comparable as a Sierra Leone tech ecosystem builder with mentorship and training programs.
• Develop Africa: U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on education, training, and capacity building in West Africa (including Sierra Leone). Already a listed SLinT partner, it is the most direct comparator as a diaspora-driven West African nonprofit running education and vocational technology programs.
• ICT Academy Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone-based IT training and job placement provider that explicitly targets individuals without university access. Already a SLinT partner, it competes and collaborates in the same Sierra Leone IT upskilling niche.

Emerging players

• Tech4Dev: Nonprofit technology skills training organization active across Africa focused on digital inclusion and youth employability. Comparable in mission and training-led model to SLinT, though broader in geographic scope and a more established operating history.

Others

• TpGroup Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone-based partner and managing party behind the TpLEARN e-learning platform. Comparable as a Sierra Leone tech education enabler; directly adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/slintorg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@slint-org
• Facebookfacebook.com/slintorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/slint
• Instagraminstagram.com/sierraleoneansintech

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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