Zimbabwe 2022

Founder Institute Zimbabwe Mentors

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 Zimbabwe program below.

Audrey Chidawanyika

Audrey Chidawanyika

Founder and Startup Growth Strategist @ Simbiso Jumpstart Initiative
Calvin Rupango

Calvin Rupango

Investment Associate @ Ajim Capital
Chintan Oza

Chintan Oza

Founder @ Anantam Ecosystems
Cristina Russo

Cristina Russo

Founder - Director @ Humus 4 Change Limited
Deon Katz

Deon Katz

CEO & co-Founder @ Graphite Growth
Elizabeth Pambuka

Elizabeth Pambuka

Founder CEO @ Thandinvest
Farai Mazhandu

Farai Mazhandu

CEO and Co-founder @ Beta Quantum Technologies
Geraldine Mupandanyama

Geraldine Mupandanyama

Managing Partner @ Darena Ventures
Jerry Nyazungu

Jerry Nyazungu

CEO & Founder @ M&J Zimbabwe
Katie Mapondera

Katie Mapondera

Founder and Managing Partner @ Q L and D LLC
Kevin Kachidza

Kevin Kachidza

CEO @ Sarafin AI
Lavina Ramkissoon

Lavina Ramkissoon

Africa's Voice - Chairperson and Director #aiMom @ Founder Institute
Natalie Jabangwe

Natalie Jabangwe

Founder - CEO @ ibuhub
Nhena Nyagura

Nhena Nyagura

Mr @ Lateral Insight Ventures
Nick Hughes

Nick Hughes

Founder & CEO @ Founders Live
Noel Mavura

Noel Mavura

Founding Executive Director @ Investors Hub Africa
Peter Kazickas

Peter Kazickas

CEO @ uncommon.org
Prechard Mhako

Prechard Mhako

Entrepreneur @ Abiyedu Kin
Raphael Costa

Raphael Costa

CEO and Co-Founder @ AdTangerine
Ropafadzo Sandra Shoko

Ropafadzo Sandra Shoko

Lawyer, StartUps Incubation Hub Administrator ,The startup-up Bae @ Elevate Trust
Shacky Timburwa

Shacky Timburwa

Executive Director @ Pico Constrauction
Shingi Munyeza

Shingi Munyeza

Chairman @ Vinal Investments (Pvt) Ltd
Simba Mswaka

Simba Mswaka

Programs and Partnerships Manager @ Tech Hub Harare
Tadzie Madzima

Tadzie Madzima

Founder @ Ignite Youth Organisation
Taku Machirori

Taku Machirori

Founder & Executive Director @ Emergination Africa
Tanaka Tava

Tanaka Tava

Venture Associate @ Capital Factory
Tanatswa Mukwesha

Tanatswa Mukwesha

CEO @ Hype Digital
Tofara Lindsay Chokera

Tofara Lindsay Chokera

CEO and Founder @ TofaraOnline
Victor Utedzi

Victor Utedzi

Founder - CEO @ African Transmission Corporation
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