A new startup emerging from the Harvard innovation ecosystem is taking aim at one of the largest structural inefficiencies in the global economy: the under‑discovery of African talent.
Today marks the official launch of Nanaade, an AI‑enabled career infrastructure platform designed to transform how young people prepare for work, how universities support student transitions into meaningful careers, and how employers tap into one of the largest and most dynamic workforce generations in history.
Each year, across Africa and around the world, more than 12 million capable graduates step into the workforce only to encounter a labour market defined by uncertainty. Many applications go unanswered, employers struggle to see who is truly ready, and universities face mounting pressure to demonstrate graduate outcomes in a rapidly changing economy.
As Africa moves toward supplying nearly one‑third of the global workforce by 2050, millions of talented young people remain unseen—not because they lack ability, but because the systems meant to connect them to opportunity are fragmented, outdated, and driven more by credentials than by real capability.
Nanaade was built to address this disconnect.
Rather than functioning as a traditional job board, Nanaade delivers real‑time labour market intelligence by creating structured pathways that help individuals understand their career readiness, strengthen their positioning, and connect to opportunities aligned with their skills and potential.
For employers, Nanaade reduces hiring friction by identifying verified, skills‑ready candidates more quickly. For universities and training providers, it offers a live feedback loop between education and economic demand.
"At its core, Nanaade is about restoring clarity and confidence to the career journey," said the company's founder, Joannes Yimbesalu. "Talent is everywhere, but opportunity often is not. We built Nanaade so that where someone is born no longer determines how far their talent can go."
The platform launches with a growing ecosystem of partners committed to advancing skills‑based hiring and workforce readiness, including micro1 and 3MTT, signalling a shared ambition to modernize how talent is discovered and developed at scale.
Nanaade arrives at a pivotal moment. As automation reshapes industries and employers increasingly prioritize demonstrated capability over credentials alone, the need for intelligent career navigation has never been greater.
But the vision extends beyond employment. Nanaade is positioning itself as a data engine for economic transformation, helping governments, institutions, and employers understand where jobs are emerging and how to prepare the workforce accordingly.
"The future of economic competitiveness will belong to regions that can see their talent clearly and mobilize it quickly. Nanaade gives Africa that visibility," said Joannes Yimbesalu, Nanaade's Founder.
Early users, spanning students and job seekers, are already accessing tools that provide personalized insights, preparation support, and pathways into real hiring processes, replacing guesswork with informed decision‑making.
Beyond technology, Nanaade represents a broader shift: one that centers people, expands access to opportunity, and equips a new generation to participate fully in the future of work.
Today, Nanaade invites the world to witness what becomes possible when potential is finally connected to opportunity.
The platform is now live at www.nanaade.ai
Create your Nanaade profile today and begin building a career with direction.
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