Cohort 4 � 2025

TalentPool � Skills Marketplace

TalentPool is a two-sided marketplace that connects vetted ICT graduates with East African SMEs seeking affordable junior tech talent.

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The Problem

East African SMEs struggle to find affordable, vetted junior tech talent. Simultaneously, graduates lack platforms that credibly verify their practical skills to employers.

The Solution

A two-sided marketplace where trainees complete proctored coding challenges and upload project demos. Employers filter by skill score, cohort, and tech stack, then book interviews directly.

Target Users & Impact

SMEs and startups, ICT graduates, training institutions

Technologies Used

Next.js Django PostgreSQL Redis AWS S3 Stripe Tailwind CSS

Built by

Oliver Mutua
Oliver Mutua
Full-Stack Developer
Pauline Chebet
Pauline Chebet
Product Designer
Quentin Ochieng
Quentin Ochieng
DevOps & Deployment