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Founder Institute Mentors

Kenya Spring 2025

Founder Institute Mentors join weekly feedback sessions, host office hours, and in general provide you feedback every step of the way. In addition, through our Equity Collective, Mentors are invested in the success of your company both during and after the program.

See the list of current and past mentors for the Kenya program below.

Mentors

Abdulaziz

Abdulaziz Omar

Founder and CEO, SaveApp Limited
Adeo

Adeo Ressi

CEO, Decile Group / VC Lab
AGGREY

AGGREY ANDUURU

A, ESSENTIAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
Agnel

Agnel Nadida

Managing Partner, Ndindi and Nadida Advocates LLP
Ann

Ann Gitari

Entrepreneurship Skills Development Trainer, The Writing Agency Kenya
Anne

Anne Salim

FI Mentor
Annrita

Annrita Njoroge

FI Mentor
Benson

Benson Maweu

Founder, Yuuji Shopping Ltd
Berg

Berg Moe

Owner, Berg Moe Media
Bolanle

Bolanle Afuye

Head of Digital Services, TPAY MOBILE
Brian

Brian Maphosa

Business Coach , TBD NA NA
Brian

Brian Mogeni

CEO and Co-Founder, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmogeni/
Brian

Brian Ngaira

UX Researcher & Developer, Made by People
Bruce

Bruce Lucas

Founder, Olotu Square
Cephas

Cephas Karanja

Digital Transformation Director, ADK Technologies
Chintan

Chintan Oza

Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
Cynthia

Cynthia Mburugu

Ms , Optimum Options Limited
Delila

Delila Kidanu

Co-Founder & COO, Koa Technology
Denis

Denis Karema

CEO, SokoFresh
Edwin

Edwin Alum

CEO, Mula Export
Elizabeth

Elizabeth B-Amissah

FI Mentor
Erick

Erick Mokaya

Founder, Mwango Capital
Eunice

Eunice Nyandat

CEO, MBM Labs
Evans

Evans Wadongo

Partner, Wadson Ventures
Faith

Faith Chege

Portfolio Coordintor, EEP Africa
Fatuma

Fatuma Dabassa

Founder-CEO, Urembo hub limited-www.urembohub.com
Folarin

Folarin Adegbemle

Senior Operations Associate, Research Evaluation and Data Team, IDInsight
Gbenga

Gbenga Owolabi

Mr., Pendaxia Limited
Glenn

Glenn Digollo

Co-Founder & CSO, PeerCarbon
Grace

Grace Kabicho

General and Finance Manager, Izon Production Limited
Haris

Haris Ali

Chief Executive Officer, Vertechx Technologies Private Limited
Harry

Harry Mwangi

Vice President of Sales, EGM Securities
Ife

Ife Oyedele

Co-founder, Kobo360
Jan

Jan Okonji

Founder, Business Growth Solutions
Jean Tristan

Jean Tristan Mianze

Managing Director , Premier Three Logistics
Jerry

Jerry Oche

Co-founder/CEO, Zowasel
Joanne

Joanne Mutsekwa

Ms, Daylio|T Advisory
Joe

Joe Ndirangu

Senior Legal Officer, Equity Group Holdings Plc and Equity Group Foundation
Jonathan

Jonathan Okanlawon

Co-Founder/Board Executive , Global Croft Ltd
Joseph

Joseph Karasha

Sr. Cloud Solution Architect , Microsoft
Joshua

Joshua Murima

Head of Engagement & Investor Relations, Briter Bridges
Kanyi

Kanyi Ohawa

Director, All and Sundry Ltd
Ken

Ken Oloo

Founder and Team Lead, Filamujuani
Kessiena

Kessiena Majemite

Founder/Managing Partner, CeedCap
Kirumba

Kirumba Mwaura

CEO, MSCA ltd
Kitawa

Kitawa Wemo

Founder & CEO, MAMA Social Ventures
Lanre

Lanre Aina

FI Mentor
Lavina

Lavina Ramkissoon

AI Ethics and Technology Policy, African Union
Lavina

Lavina Ramkissoon

Africa's Voice - Chairperson and Director #aiMom, Founder Institute
Lemuel

Lemuel Abishua

Product Manager, The Room
Leonard

Leonard Korir

CEO, MobiDev
Lewam

Lewam Kefela

Investment Director, Partech Partners
Lewi

Lewi Maina

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewi-maina-770a7a32, Simplex Business Solutions
Lilian

Lilian Wambua

Operations Manager, Crosswise Works
Lincoln

Lincoln Njogu

Founder, Devs Kenya
Lindiwe

Lindiwe Ngwenya

FI Mentor
Linus

Linus Wahome

CEO, ManPro
Lujain

Lujain Abbas

Legal and Compliance Lead, Lami Technologies Limited
Mandela

Mandela Winnie

Product Designer , Peer Carbon
Maureen

Maureen Macharia

CEO, Spindle Design
Meghan

Meghan Mc Cormick

Co-Founder & CEO, OZE, & Dare to Innovate
Mercy

Mercy Kimalat

CEO, ASSEK
More

More Argwings Kodhek

Director of Marketing, Made by People
Muthoni

Muthoni Wachira

Founder and CEO, ABC Studio
Mutugi

Mutugi M'Narobi

Managing Director, Made by People
Nadia

Nadia KANOUN

CEO, Senior Adviser, Trainer & Coach, IHSCEN for Startups
Nafiesah

Nafiesah Abrahams

Community Manager, MEST Africa
Ndambuki

Ndambuki Mutie

Senior Lead-Talent Acquisition, M-KOPA
Njoki

Njoki Munene

Community & Social Media Manager, Sahihi Africa
Noreen

Noreen Likimani

Program and Project Manager, MBM Africa
Nurudeen

Nurudeen Elias

Chief Operating Officer, Robert & John Ltd.
Nyasha

Nyasha Mutsekwa

FI Mentor
Ochieng'

Ochieng' G. Akatch

Partner, MO Advocates LLP (MO Legal)
Olusola

Olusola Amusan

Founder/CEO, Coven Works
Oluwatomisin

Oluwatomisin Ashimolowo

Strategy Consultant, Profectus Capital
Paul

Paul Breloff

CEO / Co-Founder, Shortlist
Paul

Paul Angatia

Regional Director, Kybernan Technologies
Paul

Paul Kioi

Group Information Systems Manager, FCS
Peter

Peter Ongera

Founder Director, African Homestay and Safaris
Rachel

Rachel Ndungu

CEO, Biashara Africa
Rashaan

Rashaan Campbell

Senior Advisor, Director of Business Development, Pumapa Capital
Reynolds Mwangi

Reynolds Mwangi Mungai

Co-founder & CEO, Lukhu Inc.
Richard

Richard Otolo

FI Mentor
Rose Mary Nakasenge

Rose Mary Nakasenge Bbosa

Founder, MARBO GLOBAL INVESTMENTS LTD
Sean

Sean Karanja

Founder, Project Exponential Kenya
Sheilah

Sheilah Birgen

CEO, The CoRD
Sheillah

Sheillah Nyang'ara

Founder and CEO, SNN-Realtor
Shiro

Shiro Theuri

VP Engineering, Sendy
Sola

Sola Adekanye

Founder, Open Innovation Access
Somet

Somet Kipchilat

Head of Product, Poa Internet
Stella

Stella Odiwuor

FI Mentor
Stephen

Stephen Ojji

Principal, Nocopycats LLC
Sumaiyah

Sumaiyah Omar

Advocate, Mediator and Arbitrator , IPOA
Tesh

Tesh Mbaabu

Founder, Mesozi Group
Tessie

Tessie Omulo

Director, Female Founders Kenya
Tim

Tim Dagori

Practice Lead, Technology and Society Practice , Co-creation Hub
Timame

Timame Wanyoike

., Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Timothy

Timothy Kotin

CEO & CoFounder, Superfluid Labs
Tirus

Tirus Wanyoike

Lead Solution Architect & Customer Experience, BCK
Tobi

Tobi Lafinhan

Co-Founder, Venture for Africa
Tsedai

Tsedai Chagwedera

Principal, Echovc Partners
Vincent

Vincent Ngondi

FI Mentor
Vincent

Vincent Aberi

Founder , Hillcroft Technologies
Wakai

Wakai Akino

Senior Consultant, Aliquot Ltd
Wambita

Wambita Okanya

CEO, Koho Communications
Wanjiru

Wanjiru Chabeda

Independent Consultant, Independent Consultant
Wanjiru

Wanjiru Kamande

Miss, SELF EMPLOYED
Whitney

Whitney Ogutu

Community Design Manager, The Room
Yobdar

Yobdar Bakri

FI Mentor

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