Taleni Shimhopileni

Taleni Shimhopileni has over seven years’ experience in the media industry. Currently, Taleni is the founder of a new tech startup, set to become the top online platform and consolidated, distribution service provider of contemporary African-authored books for the global market. Previously awarded by Google as one of their Zeitgeist Young and Bright Minds, she graduated from law school at the age of 19, and completed a second degree in Television Production cum laude accompanied by the Dean’s List Award. By the age of 24, Taleni Shimhopileni had worked in the Office of the President of the Republic of Namibia, Google, several national television broadcasters, and also worked as an undergraduate Television university lecturer. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Taleni wishes to work towards the full launch of her company, with an initial focus on distributing world-class, African-authored reading books to schools in Africa.