He is an active information technology professional with experience spanning the corporate sector, public administration, and entrepreneurship.

Karim Nazonna Soro (photo) is an Ivorian computer engineer and entrepreneur specializing in technology. He is the founder and CEO of Innov Invest, a startup that designs and manufactures computers and tablets “made in Côte d’Ivoire.”

The Innov Invest project was launched in 2014 before officially becoming a company in 2019. The startup specializes in designing ICT (information and communication technologies) solutions.

Soro's core ambition is to dismantle technological barriers and make computing accessible to all Ivorians. Innov Invest's product line includes computers, mini-PCs, and both standard and educational tablets tailored for children, all designed to meet the specific needs of African users.

"Innov Invest is much more than just a computer manufacturer. It is a company committed to developing its ecosystem and Ivorian youth," the company states on its website. Beyond its hardware offerings, the startup develops custom software applications, provides IT maintenance and repair services, and conducts training programs in the information technology field.

Soro is also the Sales and Marketing Director at Fret Consignation Logistique (FCL). His academic background includes a higher technician certificate (BTS) in new information and communication technologies (NICT) earned in 2011 from ALT Académie in Côte d’Ivoire. He further holds a master’s degree in engineering, specializing in networks and telecommunications, obtained in 2014 from the Institut des technologies d’Abidjan.

In 2022, he was named Best Young Entrepreneur at the Poro Golden Awards and subsequently received the Best Young Entrepreneur award in the "Technological Innovation" category at the 2023 Young Entrepreneurs Awards. In 2023, his company was honored with the award for Best Innovative Technology Company in Africa by the African Intellectual Property Organization. This was followed by the prestigious 2024 Excellence Award, bestowed by the Presidency of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.

By Melchior Koba,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji