I think I agree with what Al Kags says - its not a popularity contest. Let anyone who thinks they are capable nominate themselves. This gives skunks a better chance at representation. Am sure there are many people who might not be as vocal/active in skunks as others but might have done some good stuff out there and vice versa. If Safcom has its own selection criteria then limiting signup to a few might end up working against us - just because we think someone has done much doesnt mean safcom will think the same. If we have 100 people sign up we have a better chance of representation than if we have 2 or 3 nominees sign up. -Billy 2010/8/6 Solomon Mburu Kamau <solo.mburu@gmail.com>
My suggestion was that, just as Aki had pointed out, Skunkworks KE has some representation on the Innovation Board. Since (not) all of us are interested, perhaps nominating one amongst us would work well. Two nominations have so far been made (Phares and GM), and time is too short for us to go in rounds. A public list can be of much help.
I also understand it's not to serve in the big title Board, but some kind of creativity... to represent diverse players.
Or maybe there is another way for nominating our interest on Board...
On 06/08/2010, alkags@gmail.com <alkags@gmail.com> wrote:
My understanding is that the aim is to have reps of innovators and real techies not the usual sort of board with big business types. If one has good demonstrable experience in mobile innovation whatever sector and has the ability to have a balanced business view then indeed they should be nominated. After all the idea is to help Safaricom open up to innovation even further.
Also, the decision of who they appoint is there's so what do you have to lose?
Al Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone from Zain Kenya