MAX was among the 15 African companies that pitched at TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Africa 2018. Taking the stage at the event were panels from industry investors, Main One, and speakers from facebook.
TechCrunch came to Sub-Saharan Africa for the second time. Last year, they held their first ever Startup Battlefield in Nairobi, Kenya. This year, it held in Lagos, Nigeria.

MAX is a startup transforming moto-taxi mobility in Africa using mobile apps, inclusive data-driven asset-finance, and a comprehensive driver on-boarding program that uses machine learning and psychometric tests to profile drivers and create credit scores for them. MAX enables financial inclusion for drivers, prioritizes safety, and uses IoT technology to track all drivers in real-time.

The top 15 companies were selected from several hundred startups across the region. They competed on stage for a $25,000 equity-free grand prize, a trip for two to TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2019, and the coveted title of “Africa’s Favorite Startup.”

Founders and representatives of the startups that pitched received intensive coaching from the TechCrunch team, refined their pitches, business models, and honed their presentation skills.

For each of the three semi-final rounds, teams pitched their startup for six minutes, with a live demo, followed by a rigorous Q&A with the panel of expert judges.
After judge deliberations, MAX and few other companies made it to the Startup Battlefield Finals. The teams competed with the same pitch but a more intensive Q&A with new judges.

About MAX:
MAX is a [url=http:max.ng]mobility startup[/url] that uses technology to make moto-taxis safe, affordable and accessible to underserved communities in Africa, using mobile apps, inclusive asset-finance, and safety hardware.

MAXOkada among the 5 international WSA YOUNG INNOVATORS 2018, showcasing the world’s best practices in digital innovation from youth under 30.

World Summit Awards presents the global top 5 of young digital innovators with change making projects tackling the UN SDG’s. Ranging from 3D printing in India to Fintech in the USA– no matter what the content, it’s the creative use of digital innovation that makes these top 5 exceptional.

MAX Okada is a mobility startup that uses technology to make moto-taxis safe, affordable and accessible to underserved communities in Africa, using mobile apps, inclusive asset-finance and safety hardware.

From over 400 applications, this year’s WSA Young Innovators Online Jury had a hard time to select the 5 WSA Young Innovators.

In a 2 phase online Jury process, 5 digital solutions of young innovators under the age of 30 were selected as the best practice examples for 2018. Together with the 40 winners of the World Summit Award, the 5 WSA Young Innovators 2018 will present their solution and get awarded at the WSA Global Congress in Cascais, Portugal in 2019 (March 11-13).

The agenda of the WSA Congress will be a compilation of interaction and inspiration, assembling workshops, business blind-dates and inspiring keynotes, bringing together the global and multi-stakeholder network of WSA.

WSA promotes and recognizes the uniqueness of digital innovation with impact on society.

The 5 WSA Young Innovators 2018 were selected by a Jury of international ICT experts in two democratic rounds. Each person under 30 years of age UN Member State is eligible to take part.

MAXOkada will be honoured with the WSA Young Innovators Award. In front of UN representatives, ICT ministries and the private sector MAXOkada will receive their award at the WSA Global Congress in Cascais.

“Today we are living in a completely different environment – through the mobile revolution, through the emergence of the algorithmic age – data has become a capital as much as labor, land money and machinery. Unicorns and better, faster, bigger technology foster the digital divide, instead of mending it. Hence it is more important than ever to evaluate what is excellent content that really offers solutions and impact. Qualitative, local content has become the key and permanent issue. WSA presents innovation, that uses ICT for social connectivity. To connect for impact.“ WSA Chairman Peter A. Bruck states.

The agenda of the WSA Global Congress will be a compilation of interaction and inspiration, assembling workshops, business blind-dates and infamous keynotes, bringing together UN and governmental representatives, privates sector and innovators.

About the WSA

The World Summit Award is a global initiative within the framework of the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). WSA is the only ICT event worldwide, that reaches the digital community in over 180 countries.

ABOUT WSA YOUNG INNOVATORS

WSA Young Innovators is a special recognition for young social entrepreneurs under 30 years of age, using ICTs to take action on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Together with the WSA winners of each year, they are honored as outstanding digital innovation with social impact.

“I make close to N150,000 on a monthly basis riding as a MAX champion despite the fact that I am a trained architect. I love to see an improved driving culture on the roads in Nigeria. Working at MAX has made me an ambassador of safety and has helped me show others what it takes to drive safely.” - Ajibola Ogunjemite


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Do you have experience riding a motorcycle and live in Lagos? You too can make up to N150,00 riding motorcycles with MAX Okada.

Some of the other benefits are:
Access to Health insurance
Opportunity to win cash prizes every Month
Plus you own the motorcycle in a year.

Metro Africa Xpress(MAX), a transport and logistics company just got 500 pulsar entry-level power bikes and we want 500 smart young Lagosians to ride our bikes on a daily basis.

Do you want to join others making money riding for MAX Okada, the requirements are:

- Have previous riding experience
- Ond minimum qualification
- Reside in Lagos

Apply via https://www.max.ng/champion?utm_source=Nairaland&utm_medium=NairalandPost&utm_campaign=recruitment

Also, if you refer a rider, you will get N2000.
Tell your referees to write your name and contact number in his/her application form.

ABOUT MAX
Metro Africa Xpress (MAX), a Social Enterprise and Technology Company. We specialize in developing and delivering sustainable, integrated platforms for mobility in Africa. We offer commuters a safe way to move around Lagos, Nigeria. Commuters can conveniently hail a motorcycle ride with the tap of a button and have a MAX Champion (rider) pick and drop them at their destination. MAX makes motorcycles safe, affordable and accessible to commuters in Africa.

Apply via
https://www.max.ng/champion?utm_source=Nairaland&utm_medium=NairalandPost&utm_campaign=recruitment

Everywhere you look in Lagos there are motorcycle drivers waiting for passengers to hop on board. They're the backbone of public transport in Lagos and the fastest way to get around the state. The motorbike taxi popularly called Okada is used by all sectors of society.

Before now, the usual way of catching a motorcycle ride was to go to any street corner packed with tens of Okadas or simply waiting for one to pass by.

Right now, a startup, Metro Africa Xpress (MAX) through its service - MAX Okada is bringing this method of transport into the technological age by providing the ability to hail a motorcycle at the click of a button on a smartphone.

For now, the Uber-like startup which some people refer to as ‘ Nigeria’s uber for motorcycles’ operates mainly in Lagos, where a click on the MAX Okada app - in addition to the traditional method of street hailing them will bring you a yellow MAX Okada bike, complete with a uniformed driver in a yellow or black shirt and yellow helmet.

Since its inception in 2015, the fleet of drivers at MAX Okada has reached 300. It is common knowledge that there is a huge need for safe motorcycle riding in the congested streets of Lagos.
"When we train people and make them good, responsible and safety conscious drivers, we're definitely going to save lives on the long run," says Adetayo Bamiduro, one of the co-founders of Metro Africa Xpress (MAX). "But implementing this has been one of the challenges we are facing," he says about the difficulties in changing the mindsets of a population.

MAX is dreaming big, with plans to expand its services to over 1 billion Africans.

MAX Okada, MotorBike Hailing service in Lagos, Nigeria is hiring riders

Looking for a job? Know how to ride a motorcycle? Make money while you ride with MAX!

MAX is a mobility company in Lagos and we're looking for people to join our growing team of professional motorcycle riders.

The job is very simple; pick people up and drop them off where they want. The more people you give rides, the more money you earn.

Requirements, applicants must;

know how to ride a motorcycle
stay in or live close to Lagos


What you get:

A mobile phone to use
A brand new 200cc bike
Training & mentorship

Interested applicants should apply here : max.ng/champion

Want to make extra money by the side? Join our brand ambassador program now. The program gives you the opportunity to earn extra cash by the side, network and meet with key players in the Logistics and Technology Industry. You get to work with a flexible schedule that suits you, make extra money and get other freebies. That’s not all, you also become a solution provider to the problem of transportation and unemployment in your location and you get to be a part of MAX’s innovation and growth.

What does it entail?

1. Represent MAX at Events
2. Be a brand advocate - spread the word among your family and friends
3. Get people around you to experience MAX’s solution by taking a ride on MAXGo
4. Contribute to the marketing strategy of a high growth company
5. Provide customer insight and feedback

To indicate your interest, click the link below, register and we will be in touch.

docs.google.com/forms/d/19jaEvxJ9FHDmtXPCJI5AQKS9_305OSjtdaUFLc7q76M/prefill

Who are we?
MAX is a last mile delivery company headquartered in the United States of America. We are on a mission to fix Africa’s notorious last-mile delivery and online-retail problems by using mobile and web platforms to connect consumers, retail businesses and independent drivers in real-time. MAX is eliminating all logistics and technology barriers that have historically prevented retail businesses in Africa from realizing their full potential.

MAX is looking for experienced Motorcycle riders in Lagos. We are launching a new motorcycle transportation service called MAXGo, and are looking for riders who are very conversant with Lagos roads.

MAXGo Champions (riders) are are offered brand new 200cc bikes, as well as bike accessories. So, everyone with or without a bike could become a rider.

If you are looking to make extra money, we have a referral system for potential MAXGo riders. With the MAX Champions referral program, you get paid ₦6,000 for referring a rider who already has a bike and ₦2,500 if the rider does not have a bike. By referring five riders with bikes, anyone could make an additional ₦30,000.


We have already proven ourselves as a last mile delivery solution for the Lagos population and we intend to further prove our desire to solve the traffic problem in the city with this service.

Bottom line, all anyone needs is riding experience. Visit [url]/forms/mtx3cOUVcWUHvoL82[/url] to become a rider, and start earning more money.

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You can come to our office directly on Monday to take the test if you or someone else is interested. visit our website: max.ng

MAX Okada is an on-demand motorcycle-Taxi hailing platform/service in Lagos,Nigeria that helps passengers move from one place to another with a motorbike. Some people call it uber for okada or uber for motorcycle in Lagos.
MAX Okada uses at least 200 cc motorbikes / Okada. Are you looking to add another source of income and have a motorbike that is at least 200 cc? Put a bike on the MAX Okada's network today!

To find out more click here .
Your bike can make as much as 20k a week!

MAXOkada, a motorbike hailing platform in Nigeria, just like uber for motorcycle - taxi is giving out 40 brand new bikes to the first 40 motorcycle/okada riders to get onboard!
Can you ride a motorcycle taxi in Lagos? Can you ride Okada in Lagos? Do you have a brother or sister, cousin, friend that you can recommend?
Come to our office on Monday at 16B Kingsley Emu, Lekki Phase 1 by 8AM to write a test and be ready to work on Tuesday or Wednesday.

MAXOkada, a motorbike hailing platform in Nigeria, just like Uber for Okada is giving out 40 brand new bikes to the first 40 motorcycle/okada riders to get onboard!
Can you ride a motorcycle taxi in Lagos? Can you ride Okada in Lagos? Do you have a brother or sister, cousin, friend that you can recommend?
Come to our office on Monday at 16B Kingsley Emu, Lekki Phase 1 by 8AM to write a test and be ready to work on Tuesday or Wednesday.

MAX.ng, a startup in Lagos that equally runs MAX Okada a Motorcycle-taxi hailing app polled a few Nigerians about giving to charities, a whopping 85% said they never do. When asked why the reasons included; no time to go to the charity / I don't know what they need / I don't know where they are / It is too far from where I live.

MAX.ng has found a way to resolve this. MAX.ng has signed up some children's charities in Lagos, Nigeria and asked them what they needed. MAX.ng will be picking up these items from generous people AND delivering them to the charities. Not only that, a percentage of the delivery proceeds will be given to these charities. So the more care packages the charity receives, the money MAX.ng gives them.

Visit http:///2pQJaW5 at www.max.ng to donate to a charity of your choice. Charities include Love Home Orphanage, Wesley School for the deaf, Pacelli school for the blind, Hearts of Gold hospice, etc. You can donate provisions, writing materials, baby food, toiletries, etc. Pickup and delivery begin this May, 2017 in time for the International children's day.

Please call for more info > 09060630740.

After polling a few Nigerians about giving to charities, a whopping 85% said they never do. When asked why the reasons included; no time to go to the charity / I don't know what they need / I don't know where they are / It is too far from where I live.

MAX.ng has found a way to resolve this. MAX.ng has signed up some children's charities in Lagos, Nigeria and asked them what they needed. MAX.ng will be picking up these items from generous Nigerians AND delivering them to the charities. Not only that, a percentage of the proceeds will be given to these charities. So the more care packages the charity receives, the money MAX.ng gives them.

Visit http:///2pBVrl4 at www.max.ng to donate to a charity of your choice. Charities include Love Home Orphanage, Wesley School for the deaf, Pacelli school for the blind, Hearts of Gold hospice, etc. You can donate provisions, writing materials, etc from now till the end of MAY, 2017.

Please call for more info > 09060630740.