I'm Joy Chepkorir Bett, a full-stack web developer and tech entrepreneur building end-to-end platforms that scale. I co-founded WasteLoop and JamiiAfya to create sustainable, technology-driven solutions for underserved communities in Africa. NSC x WIN Hackathon Winner (April 2026). I love turning ideas into impactful products that combine strong architecture with a user-friendly experience. I'm driven by collaboration across cross-functional teams, from architecture and development to fundraising and partnerships, to maximize social and environmental impact.

Joy Chepkorir Bett

I'm Joy Chepkorir Bett, a full-stack web developer and tech entrepreneur building end-to-end platforms that scale. I co-founded WasteLoop and JamiiAfya to create sustainable, technology-driven solutions for underserved communities in Africa. NSC x WIN Hackathon Winner (April 2026). I love turning ideas into impactful products that combine strong architecture with a user-friendly experience. I'm driven by collaboration across cross-functional teams, from architecture and development to fundraising and partnerships, to maximize social and environmental impact.

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I’m Joy Chepkorir Bett, a full-stack web developer and tech entrepreneur building end-to-end platforms that scale.

I co-founded WasteLoop and JamiiAfya to create sustainable, technology-driven solutions for underserved communities in Africa. NSC x WIN Hackathon Winner (April 2026).

I love turning ideas into impactful products that combine strong architecture with a user-friendly experience.

I’m driven by collaboration across cross-functional teams, from architecture and development to fundraising and partnerships, to maximize social and environmental impact.

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Swahili
Advanced

Work Experience

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder at WasteLoop
April 1, 2026 - Present
Founded and lead a B2B circular economy platform operating in refugee settlements that turns waste into income and a reliable recycling supply chain. Mobilize displaced communities to collect, sort, and sell recyclable materials (plastic, metal) through structured hubs, enabling mobile money payouts via M-Pesa. Act as the missing aggregator between an underutilized workforce and recycling companies needing consistent, quality-controlled supply. Drive fundraising, investor relations, strategic partnerships, and product development to scale operations and environmental impact.
Co-Founder & Full-Stack Developer at JamiiAfya
March 1, 2026 - Present
Building a community health financing platform enabling individuals to pool funds for medical emergencies - a digital harambee for healthcare. Architecting and developing the full MVP: frontend UI, backend API, database design, and deployment pipeline. Designing for underserved, low-bandwidth communities across Africa with a mobile-first, accessible approach.

Education

Certificate at MIT Full Stack Software Development Program
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026
Certificate at Research Code Academy
June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Backend Engineering Certificate

Qualifications

Hackathon Winner - NSC x WIN Innovation Hackathon
April 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Participant - M-PESA Africa x GOMYCODE Hackathon
March 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization