I am an entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and investor with 8+ years of experience in the African startup ecosystem. As the Founder and CEO of TIMO, I lead a company transforming the travel and mobility sector, focused on delivering impactful solutions for both tourists and corporate clients. My expertise spans financial modeling, market strategy, and securing investment, enabling businesses to scale sustainably.My journey is rooted in a strong accounting foundation, shaped by top academic achievements in Advanced Level Accounting. This expertise has enabled me to optimize operational efficiency, assess investment opportunities, and build sustainable business models, providing a solid financial backbone for the ventures I lead.I graduated summa cum laude from the University of KwaZulu-Natal with 20 distinctions in Business, Economics, and Industrial Psychology. I also completed McKinsey & Company’s Forward Program, which provided valuable insights into scaling businesses in emerging markets.In addition to leading TIMO, I actively contribute to the startup ecosystem. I mentor and advise entrepreneurs through organizations like the Tony Elumelu Foundation, UNIDO GCIP-SA, and Global Startup Awards. I also serve as a Program Coach Consultant with the 54 Collective and work with Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) and the African Impact Challenge (AIC) 2024, empowering entrepreneurs to scale their ventures.Key achievements include:Winner of the UNDP-AUC Youth in Trade Innovation Challenge (2022)Completed the UNDP & African Union Youth in Trade Masterclass (2022)Sustainable and Resilient Enterprise Training by the ILOBusiness Management Certificate from the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF)United People Global (Switzerland): Biashiri Entrepreneur Certification (2022)Google Hustle Academy Bootcamp graduate, specializing in AI, digital marketing, and business efficiencyI recently joined CatalyzU Cohort 6, a venture capital fellowship, which is enhancing my knowledge of investment strategies and business scaling. This fellowship is equipping me with the tools to secure funding and build high-growth, impactful ventures.I’m passionate about supporting startups creating lasting social and economic value across Africa. As I grow in the venture capital space, I am eager to collaborate with investors and entrepreneurs to accelerate the growth of high-impact startups.Let’s connect and explore how we can collaborate to drive innovation and growth across Africa.