Abasi Awazi

Abasi Awazi is the Co‑Founder and Chief Production Officer of Freshpack Technologies, a Tanzanian startup pioneering electricity‑free vegetable preservation solutions to reduce post‑harvest losses. With a background in agriculture and sustainable farming, he leads product development and operations, ensuring Freshpack’s innovations meet the needs of local vendors and communities. Abasi’s work focuses on empowering women in agribusiness by providing affordable, scalable preservation tools that extend produce freshness and reduce waste. His leadership has helped Freshpack gain international recognition, including accolades in the Milken‑Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing, positioning him as a rising voice in Africa’s sustainability ecosystem.