Flora Kaai

Led end-to-end product development of solar-powered fishing solutions for unbanked customers, focusing on product market fit, pricing strategy, and product feasibility. Collaborated with cross-functional teams using agile methodologies and facilitated co-creation workshops to guide experimentation and track user engagement. Maintained long-term product roadmaps integrating product analytics and sc

Coached over 50 early-stage entrepreneurs in Kenya from ideation to MVP development, focusing on product-market fit and scalable solutions. Designed and facilitated workshops on user research, usability testing, and business model development, enabling solution validation through lean experimentation. Supported entrepreneurs in translating insights into actionable strategies and trained them to le

Led a reproductive health study for over 1,000 women in underserved areas, focusing on accessibility and relevance by defining value propositions and assessing product market fit. Facilitated solution validation workshops using tools like Figma and Miro to visualize insights and enhance user engagement. Authored reports detailing user preferences, developed user personas and journey maps, and ensu

Worked with Telkom Kenya on the TKash AgentFacing App, a mobile money platform for unbanked customers, optimizing UI/UX through usability testing and Figma prototypes. Conducted research to understand agent needs, shaping value propositions and informing product experimentation, while acting as a liaison between teams using JIRA for sprint planning and executing go-to-market strategies.

Redefined TropiKal Kenya’s supply chain using a data-driven discovery-first approach, mapping pain points with Miro and creating a collaborative framework for solution validation and product improvements. Designed interventions that optimized value proposition, reduced operational costs, and supported long-term product market fit. Supported decision making through robust product analytics, A/B tes

Developed cost-effective innovations targeting financial and digital inclusion for African communities, including the CHC Backpack, Philips Solar Lantern, and Clean Cookstove. Led field testing and usability testing, applying solution validation techniques to ensure fit for underserved populations. Conducted data-driven assessments and built business cases supported by analytical capabilities and

Studied core principles of mechanical engineering, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials science. Gained practical experience through coursework and projects focused on design, analysis, and manufacturing.