Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Mapishi App connects users with chefs from diverse cultures to access healthy, traditional meals. It offers recipes, cooking tutorials, meal planning, and various delivery options, making cultural culinary experiences easily accessible and educational.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Mapishi App is a culinary platform designed to connect users with chefs from various cultural backgrounds, offering a unique experience of healthy, traditional meals. The app provides users with access to authentic recipes, step-by-step cooking tutorials, and live streaming events where chefs teach and demonstrate meal preparation. Users can engage in one-on-one video sessions or real-time chats with chefs for personalized cooking guidance and nutritional advice. Mapishi App allows users to plan their meals by setting up daily, weekly, or monthly menus, subscribing to specific chefs for regular meal deliveries, and book chefs for events. The platform also facilitates meal sharing, gifting, and ordering meals for future dates, ensuring flexibility and convenience. To enhance accessibility, Mapishi App collaborates with various delivery personnel, offering options such as motorbike, bicycle, personal deliveries, and in-person pickups.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

As someone who values both healthy eating and exploring diverse cuisines, I often face the challenge of finding nutritious, culturally rich meals. Most food delivery platforms focus on fast food, leaving limited options for traditional, healthy dishes. I want to enjoy meals from various cultures but struggle to find local restaurants that offer these meals at reasonable prices or in convenient locations. When I have time to cook, I'm often constrained by my limited knowledge of authentic recipes and cooking techniques. I need clear, easy-to-follow guidance to prepare these dishes myself. Additionally, hosting events with culturally diverse meals or gifting such meals to others involves complicated logistics and coordination. Mapishi App aims to solve these problems by connecting me with chefs from different cultures, and providing access to authentic recipes, cooking tutorials, and personalized guidance.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

1. Access to Healthy, Diverse Meals: The app connects users with chefs from various cultures, providing access to nutritious, traditional meals that are often hard to find on mainstream food delivery platforms. This helps users maintain a healthy diet while exploring global cuisines. 2. Personalized Cooking Guidance: Users can receive step-by-step cooking tutorials, live streaming events, and one-on-one video sessions with chefs. This personalized guidance makes it easier for users to learn and master authentic recipes from different cultures. 3. Flexible Meal Planning and Delivery: Mapishi App allows users to plan their meals by setting up daily, weekly, or monthly menus, subscribe to specific chefs, and book chefs for events. The app also offers a range of delivery options, including motorbike, bicycle, personal deliveries, and in-person pickups, ensuring convenience and flexibility.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Mapishi App is designed to serve a diverse range of users who share a passion for healthy eating and cultural exploration: Health-Conscious Individuals: People looking to maintain a nutritious diet with wholesome, traditional meals that go beyond typical fast food options. Food Enthusiasts and Home Cooks: Individuals eager to explore and learn about global cuisines, who seek authentic recipes and personalized cooking guidance from experienced chefs. Busy Professionals and Families: Those who need convenient access to healthy, prepared meals and flexible meal planning options to fit their hectic schedules. Event Planners and Hosts: Users who want to incorporate culturally diverse meals into their events, ensuring an authentic culinary experience for their guests. Gift Givers: People looking to give unique and meaningful gifts in the form of special meals from various cultures.

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-12-23

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

No

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

1

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

0

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

none

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

d) Primary commodities (food, drink, household and personal products)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

5

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

By creating opportunities for chefs to earn income through cooking and teaching, Mapishi App helps reduce poverty. It provides a platform for chefs to reach a broader audience, increasing their income potential.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Mapishi App promotes access to nutritious, traditional meals, contributing to food security and improved nutrition. It connects people with culturally diverse meals, addressing food accessibility and variety.

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

The app encourages healthy eating by providing access to nutritious meals and educating users on how to prepare healthy dishes. This focus on nutritional value and dietary variety supports overall well-being and health.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

6

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

Mapishi App offers educational opportunities through cooking tutorials, live streaming events, and one-on-one sessions with chefs. This culinary education promotes cultural awareness and skills development.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

5

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

The app provides equal opportunities for male and female chefs to showcase their talents and earn income. It supports gender equality by promoting diverse voices in the culinary world.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

2

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

2

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

By creating job opportunities for chefs and delivery personnel, Mapishi App fosters economic growth. It supports small businesses and entrepreneurs in the culinary industry.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

2

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

The app promotes cultural diversity and inclusion by giving users access to meals and culinary education from various cultures. It helps bridge gaps between different communities and reduces inequalities in food access.

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

5

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

By encouraging local food preparation and delivery, Mapishi App supports sustainable urban development. It reduces the need for large-scale food production and transportation, promoting local economies.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

6

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

Mapishi App emphasizes the use of local, culturally relevant ingredients, promoting sustainable food consumption. It encourages responsible cooking practices and reduces food waste through efficient meal planning.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

5

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

The app supports eco-friendly delivery options like bicycles and personal deliveries, reducing carbon emissions. It also encourages the use of local ingredients, which minimizes the carbon footprint associated with food transportation.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

5

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

By promoting the use of sustainable, locally sourced ingredients, Mapishi App supports biodiversity and the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. It encourages responsible agricultural practices.

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

3

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

5

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

6

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

6

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

5

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

6

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

1 - Strongly Disagree

06.08 Justification for my startup

Mapishi App is unique and innovative because it combines the convenience of meal delivery with the rich educational experience of cultural cooking. Unlike traditional food delivery platforms, Mapishi App connects users with chefs from diverse backgrounds who prepare and teach how to cook authentic, nutritious meals. Our platform offers live streaming, one-on-one cooking sessions, and interactive tutorials, providing personalized guidance and fostering a deeper understanding of global cuisines. Additionally, the Mapishi App emphasizes nutritional education, offering detailed information about the health benefits of each meal. By promoting cultural appreciation and healthy eating, Mapishi App stands out as a holistic culinary platform that goes beyond mere food delivery, making it a unique and valuable resource for users seeking a comprehensive culinary experience.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Mapishi App’s main potential competitors include popular food delivery platforms like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub, as well as meal kit services such as Blue Apron and HelloFresh. Unlike these services, Mapishi App uniquely focuses on providing healthy, culturally diverse meals prepared by chefs from various backgrounds. Our platform offers personalized cooking guidance through live streaming, one-on-one sessions, and interactive tutorials, which these competitors typically do not provide. Additionally, the Mapishi App emphasizes nutritional education and cultural appreciation, offering users the chance to learn about the origins and significance of the dishes they enjoy. This combination of authentic, healthy meals, educational content, and direct chef interaction sets Mapishi App apart, making it a unique and valuable resource for users seeking more than just meal delivery.

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?