Meet Super Duper Studios, Bokonzi, & Kuenha: HackerNoon Startups of The Week

Welcome back to another series of HackerNoon’s Startups of the Week!

Each week, the HackerNoon team showcases a list of startups from our Startups of The Year database. All these startups have been nominated as one of the best in their respective category or region.

This week, we’re pleased to bring you Super Duper Studios, Bokonzi, and Kuenha as Startups of the Week!

Meet The Startups Of The Week

Super Duper Studios

Super Duper Studios is a Gen Z social media agency that optimizes brands for the internet. Their mission is to evolve the industry to match the ever-changing digital universe. Super Duper was founded in 2020 with the realization that traditional marketers weren’t cutting it with the Gen Z audience.

“As millennials and Gen Zs, we’ve grown up our entire lives being bombarded with social media and advertisements between swipes. We can spot an ad from a mile away — and we can clock a bad ad from the next city over.”

Some of their milestones include launching three Super Bowl ads for HAVOC and being a lead sponsor for the 2023 One Life Gala. Based in Toronto, Canada, Super Duper Studios was nominated as one of the best startups across the following industries: Marketing, Creative Agency, and Social Media.

Bokonzi

Bokonzi is an Edtech company that specializes in the education, design, and production of African fun games and educational toys. It is dedicated to creating children’s games that celebrate and reflect African heritage. The company’s mission is to inspire learning, creativity, and growth while preserving and promoting traditional African values.

At its core, Bokonzi embodies the spirit of Africa, particularly the value of sharing. Like the intertwined branches of the iconic baobab tree, Bokonzi strives to build a thriving community rooted in authenticity, innovation, education, and collaboration with local communities. The company is a testament to the power of cultural storytelling, ensuring Africa’s rich traditions and identity are honored and cherished for generations to come.

“BOKONZI is more than a company; it is a shared passion for the education, development and well-being of African children.”

Bokonzi is recognized as one of the best startups in Abidjan, Lagunes, Ivory Coast, and is currently competing in the following industries:

Games, Edtech, and Administrative.

Kuenha

Kuenha is committed to turning knowledge into robust and sustainable digital businesses, through expert guidance and dedicated resources, it provides the foundation for professional growth and the creation of high-quality digital products that adapt to evolving industry needs.

Designed to support beginners acquiring essential skills and experienced professionals expanding their capabilities, Kuenha fosters a collaborative environment where continuous improvement and innovation drive success in the digital age.

“At Kuenha, our organizational culture is rooted in recognizing the importance of a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We value not only exceptional work performance, but also the happiness and well-being of each employee.”

Kuenha has been nominated as one of the best startups in Luanda Province, Angola, and is competing in the category of News & Journalism.

Featured Interview of The Week

All Startups of the Year nominees get a chance to publish their free interview where they get an opportunity to share their journey with millions of tech enthusiasts. If you are nominated, create your business page on HackerNoon, and pick from one of our interview templates here to make the most of your free Startups of the Year interview.

This week, we present the London Startup Interview. This template provides a platform for showcasing what makes your startup stand out in the bustling London ecosystem. It encourages founders to share their inspiration for launching in this vibrant market, their unique value, and challenges. The template also invites discussion on how startups adapt to evolving trends, build resilience, and contribute to the dynamic innovation scene in London.

Here’s a quote from Michelle Nguyen from Super Duper Studios telling us what Startups of the Year means to them:

“We’re honoured to hear that there are people out there who consider us the best social agency! We’re lucky to have so many supportive clients behind us who trust us - even though this is just a nomination (for now), it feels like a win to us because our small team is being recognized for our hard work. Moments like this are what keeps our team feeling empowered to stride forward and not doubt ourselves.”

Featured Startup Specials Package

HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year is a branding opportunity unlike any other. Whether your goal is brand awareness or lead generation, HackerNoon has curated startup-friendly packages to solve your marketing challenges. Today, we share our Content Marketing package.

Content Marketing: 10x Distribution!

With this package, you’ll get:

• Your business page with your logo, introduction, call to action, and socials on HackerNoon
• 3 stories published on HackerNoon, along with editorial support to enhance their impact.
  • Your articles are converted into audio stories and distributed via audio RSS feeds
  • Each story is translated into 12 different languages
  • Social media promotions of your stories
• Multiple permanent placements on HackerNoon
• Your Evergreen Tech Company News Page

That’s all we have for you today, folks!

Cheers,

The HackerNoon Team

About HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year

Startups of The Year 2024 is HackerNoon’s flagship community-driven event celebrating startups, technology, and the spirit of innovation. Currently in its third iteration, the prestigious Internet award recognizes and celebrates tech startups of all shapes and sizes. This year, over 150,000 entities across 4200+ cities, 6 continents, and 100+ industries will participate in a bid to be crowned the best startup of the year! Millions of votes have been cast over the past few years, and many stories have been written about these daring and rising startups.

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