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The valley of death between a brilliant idea and a scalable business is where most first-time founders get stuck. I help them cross it.As Director @Yiva, I am a Strategic Advisor to startups, SMMEs, and the ecosystem builders. I work with first time founders & global innovation programs to ensure strategy translates into scalable execution – with clarity, confidence, and measurable market access.I provide high-level Strategic Advisory, Organizational Development, and Leadership support focused on one outcome: sustainable growth and impact.For Founders & SMMEs, I offer strategic advisory, coaching and mentorship support to build resilient organizations, unlock strategic partnerships, and accelerate go-to-market.For Ecosystem Players & Global Programs, I serve as a strategic partner to strengthen program design, improve founder outcomes, and maximize ecosystem-wide impact.My advisory focuses on 3 critical levers for scale:1. Strategy to Execution: Bridging the gap from bold idea to scalable business2. Organizational Development & Leadership: Building organizations & teams that can scale3. Market Access & Growth:Leveraging strategic partnerships for real tractionWith 15+ years in the entrepreneurship ecosystem and 5 years in economic development, I bring combined 20 years experience of practitioner’s lens and a systems perspective. My advocacy is centered at the intersection of innovation and inclusion with passion for cleantech innovation, women and youth empowerment, and sustainable development through innovation. My work currently involves strategic advisory to global programs & innovation ecosystem on post-accelerator programs, policy advocacy, technology commercialization, improved market access, maximize impact, strategic partnerships, SMME Development & Post-Accelerator Sustainability.I bring global perspective acquired from attending various international leadership development programs & innovation management (Basel university innovation venture program, MIT systems engineering, Aachen university global management & Swedish Institute climate impact pioneers) contextualized for local implementationIf you are building the future – whether as a founder or as ecosystem player enabling SMME development & innovation commercialization let’s connect.👇 *Ready to map your next move & collaborate?Book your session via email [email protected] Let’s turn your strategy into execution.