An Ecosystem developer who embraces the power of collaboration to achieve scale. A seasoned executive, entrepreneur and consultant, I thrive in creating movements, connecting entrepreneurs, investors and businesses to achieve greatness. I love building teams and bringing strategy to life. I Have worked with and led diverse teams for the past 13 years ranging from civil society, NGOs, Social enterprise and for profit companies.I am a design thinking expert passionate about innovation that improves lives and creates sustainability for the target market. My drive and mission is to create impact in the work I do, to improve the lives of those i serve and continue to grow and scale the companies i support. Beyond the profit there are the people, the planet and the future.
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Co-FounderWaya CollectiveKampala, Ug -
Independent ConsultantFreelance Jul 2022 - PresentOffering top notch consulting services in areas of venture building -from idea to scale, early stage Investment, microfinance, Strategy, unlocking scale and leadership. Working closely with development organisations, Enterprise support Organisations, Government and entities pushing for economic development growth and impact. Notable clients include Palladium , Shona, Rootical , Stanbic Business Incubator, Starthub Africa, Capital Savvy, Science Technology & Innovation Secretariate.
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Board ChairAmakungula Finance Jan 2021 - PresentSupporting the strategic direction of Amakungula Finance, an innovative micro finance company that is transforming African communities through Micro loans and working capital boosts for local Small and Medium Enterprises. Amakungula Finance cares deeply about supporting businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive , scale and create jobs for the surrounding communities. We pride in re writing the small business investment landscape in Africa. Visit us at amakungula.com for more. -
Caye-Africa CoordinatorThe Commonwealth Jul 2021 - PresentLondon , United KingdomChampioned the new strategy for the Commonwealth Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs (CAYE) in Africa. Together with chapter heads coordinated and led the growth of the network, its membership, and key operational functions. Defined as 19 countries, we together shared in our common bond to forge a new bold future beyond our past, transcend our borders and built a resilient network of #Young #African #Entrepreneurs intertwined as one. -
Programmes Manager Stanbic Business Incubator LtdStanbic Bank Uganda Jul 2020 - Oct 2022Kampala, Central Region, UgandaLed the Design and Implementation of Stanbic Business Incubator programmes under Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited and Stanbic Bank a member of Standard Bank Group aimed at Transforming the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Landscape of Uganda. During my time, i successfully led the team in growing the company's impact from 700 SMEs to over 2000 SMEs and nearly 5000 Entrepreneurs reached. I championed various initiatives unlocking more than USD 3M in funding. Successfully enabled more than 120… Show more Led the Design and Implementation of Stanbic Business Incubator programmes under Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited and Stanbic Bank a member of Standard Bank Group aimed at Transforming the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Landscape of Uganda. During my time, i successfully led the team in growing the company's impact from 700 SMEs to over 2000 SMEs and nearly 5000 Entrepreneurs reached. I championed various initiatives unlocking more than USD 3M in funding. Successfully enabled more than 120 SMEs and startups unlock seed capital and investment to scale their enterprises. Built various networks including the @NISAT and linked the same to various markets and partners across Africa and the European Market. I championed a more sustainable path for the company and the SMEs we served. Show less -
Business Advisor AfricaBromgrove Group Jun 2019 - Sep 2022 -
Program CoordinatorBromgrove Group Oct 2018 - May 2019Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UgandaPlanning, Leading, Implementing and coordinating all in country projects . supporting all other company offices especially in Europe and the middle east. -
Senior ConsultantStarthub Africa Sep 2019 - Sep 2020Kampala, UgandaPioneered the profit arm of of the company by developing internal capacities to solve the much needed industry challenges in the economy faced by multiple companies. We focused on how to support companies innovate and optimise their operations whiles staying ahead of their competition. -
Manager Investment And IncubationStarthub Africa Jun 2019 - Sep 2020Kampala, Central Region, UgandaLed portfolio management for young startups in technology and supported them on their growth journey from idea to scale. Built and guided young entrepreneurs to set in place the pillars for company growth and success including building the right teams, lean management and resilience. In my tenure, supported more than 200 startups from leading Universities in Uganda enabled them to build investor ready businesses. -
Certified Trainer Of TrainersInternational Labour Organization Feb 2014 - Dec 2019UgandaTasked to Spread Entrepreneurship knowledge and skills across the country. Trained close to 1000 potential and existing entrepreneurs on how to start and improve their own businesses . Strongly contributed to mindset change, poverty reduction and job creation in peri-urban regions of Uganda. -
In Country Business Development ConsultantTiger Power Mar 2018 - May 2019Uganda, BelgiumSupported the in country establishment and feasibility analysis of the company in the local market.Supported in the installation of industrial grade solar systems in the country .
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Founder And CeoSpinafrica Ltd Sep 2014 - Dec 2017UgandaEnterprising Africa , building dreams.
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Program Coordinator(Caeva) Care And Empowerment Of The Vulnerbale In Action Jan 2016 - Sep 2017UgandaSuccessfully designed, developed, delivered and built the organizations structures and staff to operationalize professionally and attract funding.
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Founder And CeoImplementers Uganda Sep 2011 - Sep 2014Jinja, UgandaA community based organisation aimed at empowering young men and women with sustainable skills for the betterment of their livelihoods
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