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Konexio
Our Vision: Advancing Universal Digital Inclusion
Our mission
Our mission is to democratize access to digital skills, especially for those who are economically disadvantaged. We are committed to offering quality training in technical and interpersonal skills, supporting students in their socio-professional integration. We place inclusion at the heart of our mission – our programs specifically promote the participation of women and all under-represented groups in Tech fields.
Our values
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Inclusion & diversity
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Rigor & excellence
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Innovation & continuous improvement
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Our story
Konexio was founded in 2016 by social entrepreneur Jean Guo, who sought to answer the social, cultural, and professional challenges faced by people traditionally excluded from economic opportunities and the tech sector.
Growing up in an immigrant household, she witnessed the difficulties her family encountered when they arrived in a new country. Jean created Konexio because she believed that digital upskilling has the transformative power to foster social and professional integration.
She aimed to provide free digital skills training to open up new opportunities for highly underserved talent in today’s economy. Guided by her vision of equity, social justice, and empowerment, Jean Guo built Konexio by foraging multi-sectoral partnerships with private and public partners, bringing together volunteers, trainers, and staff to make Konexio a reality.
Today, Konexio is recognized in France as a leader in the fight for digital inclusion, having helped thousands of people learn in-demand digital skills to build a career for themselves.
2016: Konexio is founded, launching our first introduction to code class (DigiStart) at the Espace Public Numérique Le Picoulet (Paris 11)
2017: DigitAll (digital literacy program) is launched
2018: Konexio is accepted into the first cohort of the Fighters Program at Station F
2019:
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The first Web Developer cohort is launched
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Africa: Launch of the Digital Inclusion Program in Malawi
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Konexio wins the Google Impact Challenge
2020: Konexio expands to Bordeaux - Nouvelle Aquitaine
2021:
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The first Senior Systems and Networks Technician cohort is launched
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Konexio expands to Lille - Hauts-de-France
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The launch of our advocacy work
2022:
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Konexio expands internationally to Kenya and Jordan
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Launch of the first Forum on Inclusive Enterprise
2023:
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2 new programs are launched: Explore Your Talent and DigiPulse
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Konexio expands to Nantes - Pays de la Loire
Our Management Committee
Jean-Christophe Vidal
Executive Director
Elise Bret
Deputy Director
Agathe Roger-Estrade
Solidarity Programs Manager
David Cornilleau
Career-track Programs Manager
Cindy Tieu
Development Manager
Christine Guinguené
Head of Development in New Aquitaine and Pays de la Loire
Esthel Joubert-Gaillard
Communication & Advocacy Manager
Hélène Caby
Hauts-de-France Regional Manager
Fabien De Castilla
Director Konexio Africa
Our Board
Jean Guo
President and Founder
Marion Abecassis
Chairwoman of the Board of Directors
Kolia Bénié
Adviser-Negotiator in Global Health at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Nicolas Chung
Director of the PIA (Future Investment Program) mission at the Caisse des Dépôts
Pierre-Yves Geoffard
Professor holding a chair at PSE, CNRS Research Director, and EHESS Director of Studies
Delphine O
Ambassador, Secretary General of Forum Génération Égalité 2020
Agnès Ragonnet
Marketing Coordination Director, Chanel
Gauthier Vannieuwenhuyse
Lawyer, Hogan Lovells
Our International Board : Konexio Africa Board
Jean Guo
Chairperson, Konexio
Fabien De Castilla
Director, Konexio Africa
Vincent O dhiambo
East Africa Director, Ashoka
Jean-Christophe Vidal
CEO, Konexio
Keni Kariuki
Co-founder, Impact hub
Dennis Onyango
Investment Manager, I&P
Tom Cummings
Chair, B Lab Europe
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Maria Luisa Ferreira
Economic Advisor, EIB
Ravi Srinivasan
Consultant
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Tracy Young
Director, Envestnet – Yodlee
Allegra Chan Harrisson
Student, LSE, ex-Konexio
Peggy Mativo
Consultant, BCG
Our awards and recognitions
2024
Konexio was ranked among the 120 most promising #Impact companies revealed by the Impact France Movement's #IMPACT120 index
2023
Raja Foundation Prize - Konexio won the Public Choice Award in 2023, Raja Foundation-Danièle Marcovici
2022
Konexio was ranked 1st in the "Vocational training and access to employment" category of the Carenews TOP 50 2022, in partnership with HAATCH. This award showcased the 50 organizations and companies with the greatest impact this year
2021
MIT names Konexio as one of 35 finalists worldwide for the Solve Challenge under the Digital Inclusion theme
2021
Deloitte Foundation Prize, “Digital Inclusion Award”: For efforts in bridging the digital divide and promoting digital inclusion
2021
PIC 100% Inclusion
Laureat 2021
2019
Google Impact Challenge: 1st place prize winner in 2019
2019
France s’engage Foundation: Finalist in the 2019 competition
2019
VivaTech Capgemini: Innovation Prize winner in 2019
2018
Social Innovation competition: EU Social Innovation Competition 2018 semi-finalist
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countries
62
sites in 30 cities
900
cohorts launched
8200+
trainings delivered
390,000+
hours of training
48%
womens in our students
Our impact figures
Press coverage
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Our advocacy
Since its foundation, Konexio has been mobilizing stakeholders to find solutions to combat digital illiteracy.
Through these efforts, Konexio has developed 7 concrete proposals to uplift economically excluded populations. Together, Konexio strives to equalize rights to digital education, from the creation of a Universal Right to Digital Training to the design of inclusive algorithms.
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