Kenyan entrepreneur Allan Njoroge launches AI-powered healthcare staffing platform ShiftNex in the US
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Allan Njoroge, a Kenyan entrepreneur from Eldoret based in the United States, has developed ShiftNex, an AI-powered platform connecting healthcare workers with job opportunities. ShiftNex, which surpassed KSh 129 million in annual recurring revenue within five months, helps nurses, caregivers, and other medical staff find shifts, addressing staffing shortages in hospitals and care facilities across the U.S. The platform has attracted over 5,000 healthcare workers nationwide. Njoroge built ShiftNex using Lovable, an AI platform that allows users to create apps and websites without coding. Prior to ShiftNex, Njoroge founded Actriv, a large healthcare staffing agency in Washington State. His work has been widely praised by social media users.
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