Joni Bloch

Joni Bloch currently serves as a key Implementation Partner at BLCK IoT, where she leverages her entrepreneurial spirit and multicultural background to drive innovative IoT solutions across Kenya. Her role primarily focuses on the sourcing of strategic locations and the deployment of LoRaWAN gateways (Helium) and DePin weather stations (WeatherXM), enabling real-time environmental monitoring and data collection. With her deep understanding of the local landscape and her technical expertise, Joni ensures seamless integration of IoT infrastructure, facilitating scalable and sustainable smart city initiatives, agricultural solutions, and climate resilience projects.

Her experience in business development is complemented by a robust skill set that includes marketing, logistics management, and product marketing, which she employs to optimize deployment strategies and foster stakeholder engagement. Joni’s proficiency in technical support and project management ensures that each deployment aligns with client needs and industry standards, while her cross-cultural communication skills and multilingual abilities enable her to navigate diverse teams and partnerships effectively. Her leadership and public speaking capabilities further empower her to advocate for IoT innovation and digital transformation within the region.

Through her work at BLCK IoT, Joni is committed to advancing purpose-driven projects that harness IoT technology to create tangible societal benefits. Her entrepreneurial mindset and ability to adapt to uncertain environments make her a valuable asset in the rapidly evolving IoT landscape in Kenya and beyond. By combining technical expertise with strategic business development, Joni Bloch is helping to shape a smarter, more connected future for communities across East Africa.