So day 1 of Pivot 25 is over, and everyone has made their pitch. Who would be your pick for the investor money?

Mine would be Eatout Kenya and Usahibu.

Eatout because they were the only company with solid proof of product straight from the market's mouth(though I thought them revealing their revenue was a bad move). Determination is the principal factor for success in my opinion, and I've long held the belief that Mikul Shah is just the most determined techie in Kenya. If there is an opportunity for a conference, competition, presentation, grant, VC pitch, he's always there, and I mean ALWAYS THERE. All the best to him as he forges ahead.

Usahibu because it solved a real need, and out of the 'prototype' apps, I thought his was closest to a turning point. He also stood up well to the questions posed by the harsh panel of judges.

What did you think of the event and applicants?