# Edwin Bruno

> Edwin Bruno is a Tanzanian entrepreneur and software engineer who founded Smart Codes and Smart Lab and leads Smart Africa Group. His work links digital product development, marketing, talent and corporate partnerships, including startup acceleration with Vodacom. He was included in Forbes Africa’s 2016 30 Under 30 selection.

- **Role:** Founder of Smart Lab; Founder, CEO and Chief Visionary Officer at Smart Africa Group
- **Organizations:** Smart Lab, Smart Africa Group, Smart Codes, Executive Echo
- **Nationality:** Tanzanian
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering and Technology, Tanzania, Studies in Private Equity and Venture Capital; credential not specified in public biography, Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** Founded Smart Codes and Smart Lab., Forbes Africa 30 Under 30, Class of 2016., Young Achiever of the Year, Tanzania Leadership Awards, 2015.

## Career timeline

- **2010** — Founded Smart Codes in Dar es Salaam.
- **2015** — M-Paper won an AppsAfrica educational innovation award; Bruno received Tanzania Leadership Awards’ Young Achiever of the Year.
- **2016** — Included in Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 selection.
- **2018** — Smart Lab began connecting startups, learning institutions and corporate partners.
- **2020** — Smart Lab launched a talent recruitment platform and announced HDIF-backed university outreach.
- **2023** — Appeared on the digital creative economy panel at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi.
- **2025** — Signed a SmartLab–MeOut cooperation agreement in September.
- **2026** — Shared a January Smart Lab programmes and projects recruitment announcement.

## Achievements

- Founded Smart Codes and Smart Lab.
- Forbes Africa 30 Under 30, Class of 2016.
- Young Achiever of the Year, Tanzania Leadership Awards, 2015.
- Smart Codes developed M-Paper, recognised by AppsAfrica for educational innovation in 2015.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Advertised a Smart Lab programmes and projects coordinator role with a January 27 application deadline.
- **2025-09** — Identified as SmartLab CEO while signing a cooperation agreement with MeOut, with proposed Living Labs and digital skills training in Tanzania.
- **2025-05** — Discussed Smart Africa Group’s regional activities and ambitions for African creators and entrepreneurs.

## Links

- Website: https://www.smartafrica.group/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iedwin/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/iEdwn
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveEchoPodcast
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iedwn/

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Last updated: 2026-10-21