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Joshua Agonya PiRwot

I am passionate about economic transformation in Africa. Through AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship, an accelerator in Kampala, and AVODA's Strategic Consulting services with early to growth stage founders, I have found that I thrive best when I help other people realise their dreams. More recently I have been exploring the potential for AI to level the insight and opportunity gap for founders in Africa and eventually globally through FounderWise.

Kampala

About Joshua

Ugandan founder building AI tools for founders and investors, and leading accelerators across
East Africa.

I am a Ugandan founder and startup builder based in Kampala. I founded FounderWise, an AIpowered go-to-market research tool that helps founders sharpen strategy and helps investors find credible traction, and Legacypot, a behavioral-finance app for generational wealth.

As Country Director of the AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship, a faith-based accelerator serving Christian entrepreneurs across East Africa, I lead a nine-person team across five countries, and I have designed and run our accelerator through 23 cohorts that drew 1,247 applications and 543 completions across Uganda and Tanzania.

I also advise the JICA-backed MTIC Growth-Stage Accelerator, whose 30 startups have reported more than 760 jobs and about $1.6 million raised.
Alongside this work I serve as an executive pastor. I hold an Executive MBA from Quantic and am completing master’s degrees in AI Engineering and Business Analytics

Company

Founders don't have an information problem anymore. They have a decision problem. Access is solved; judgment under time pressure is not. FounderWise turns the infinite feed into the few decisions that actually move a company, starting with founders in Africa and South Asia that no one else is building for.

Company Stage

Development

Funding Stage

Pre-Seed

Funding Raised

None/Bootstrapped

Team Size

Just Me/Co-Founders

Annual Revenue

$0 to $100k

Location

New York, NY, USA

Founded

2023

Industry

Technology

Skills

FounderAfrican MarketEntrepreneurshipFounded companyProgram ManagementMentorshipLeadershipTeam LeadershipAccelerator LeadershipProduct DevelopmentEntrepreneurship EducationAfrican EconomyDigital MarketingTechnologyExecutive LeadershipGo-to-Market StrategyEconomic DevelopmentMarketing StrategyProject ManagementTechnology IndustryBusiness StrategyEducationAI DevelopmentMarket ResearchStrategyAccelerator ManagementStartup AdvisoryProduct ManagementContent GenerationCross-cultural ManagementNon-ProfitPastoral LeadershipConsultingVenture CapitalFundraisingRelationship ManagementApp DevelopmentCopywritingSocial EnterpriseRecruitment MarketingResearchFintechVolunteeringAI EngineeringBusiness AnalyticsMachine LearningGraphics DesignUI/UX DesignMarketingCreative ProjectsExecutive MBAVolunteerCo-FounderTrainingPartner Relationship Management

Founder

Successfully founded and leads multiple ventures, including an AI-powered go-to-market tool and a behavioral finance app.

African Market

Deep expertise and focus on the African market, building solutions for founders in Africa and driving economic transformation.

Entrepreneurship

Demonstrated strong entrepreneurial drive by founding and building multiple startup ventures from conception.

Founded company

Co-founded three companies (Deft Marketing, Kuzi Smart, Pearl Trek Adventures) and founded FounderWise.

Program Management

Expertly managed accelerator programs from design to execution, overseeing multiple cohorts and high application volumes.

Mentorship

Thrives on helping others realize their dreams through active mentorship and support for founders.

Leadership

Serves as Country Director and previously as Content & Marketing Director, leading teams and initiatives.

Team Leadership

Leads a nine-person team across five countries, demonstrating strong capabilities in managing and motivating diverse teams.

Accelerator Leadership

Led the design and execution of 23 accelerator cohorts, significantly impacting entrepreneurship in East Africa.

Product Development

Spearheaded the creation of an AI-powered go-to-market tool and a behavioral-finance app from concept to execution.

Entrepreneurship Education

Leads an institute dedicated to serving and accelerating Christian entrepreneurs across East Africa.

African Economy

Passionate about economic transformation in Africa and builds solutions for African founders.

Digital Marketing

Has co-founded digital marketing companies and provides digital marketing consultations.

Technology

Operates within the technology industry, focusing on AI tools and software development for startups.

Executive Leadership

Holds an Executive MBA and functions as a Country Director, showcasing strong executive and organizational leadership.

Go-to-Market Strategy

Develops and sharpens go-to-market strategies for founders, leveraging an AI-powered research tool.

Economic Development

Deeply passionate about and actively working towards economic transformation in Africa through entrepreneurship and innovation.

Marketing Strategy

Provides marketing strategy consultations and served as Content & Marketing Director.

Project Management

Previously served as Projects Manager and facilitated Start-up Projects Piloting.

Technology Industry

Involved with digital marketing companies and founded an AI-focused company, FounderWise.

Business Strategy

Provides business strategy consultations and advises founders through strategic consulting services.

Education

Pursuing advanced degrees in business, AI engineering, and business analytics, demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning.

AI Development

Actively building AI tools for founders and investors, including an AI-powered go-to-market research platform.

Market Research

Utilizes and builds AI-powered tools for comprehensive go-to-market research to inform strategic decisions.

Strategy

Apt at sharpening business strategies for founders and identifying opportunities for economic transformation.

Accelerator Management

Runs the AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship, an accelerator program.

Startup Advisory

Advised numerous growth-stage startups, helping them achieve significant job creation and fundraising milestones.

Product Management

Manages the development and strategy of AI products aimed at supporting founders and investors.

Content Generation

Directly responsible for content generation as a director and performs copywriting in side projects.

Cross-cultural Management

Manages a team spread across five East African countries, indicating strong cross-cultural leadership and operational skills.

Non-Profit

Leads a faith-based accelerator and serves as an executive pastor, indicating significant experience in the non-profit sector.

Pastoral Leadership

Serves as an executive pastor, demonstrating strong leadership and community engagement skills in a faith-based context.

Consulting

Provides research, business strategy, and marketing strategy consultations to companies.

Venture Capital

Develops tools and insights for investors to find credible traction, demonstrating knowledge of the venture capital landscape.

Fundraising

Possesses experience in identifying credible traction for investors and advising startups that collectively raised significant funding.

Relationship Management

Responsible for partner relationships management as a director.

App Development

Developed Legacypot, a behavioral-finance application for generational wealth management.

Copywriting

Engages in copywriting as part of creative side projects and content generation roles.

Social Enterprise

Co-founded Pearl Trek Adventures, which rehabilitated and employed street kids.

Recruitment Marketing

Responsible for recruitment as Content & Marketing Director.

Research

Provides research consultations to local and international companies.

Fintech

Founded Legacypot, a behavioral-finance app, placing him within the financial technology sector.

Volunteering

Volunteers at University Community Fellowship on the pastoral and media teams.

AI Engineering

Currently completing a master's degree in AI Engineering, building advanced technical skills in artificial intelligence.

Business Analytics

Currently pursuing a master's degree in Business Analytics, enhancing data-driven decision-making skills.

Machine Learning

Developing expertise in machine learning as part of an ongoing master's degree in AI Engineering.

Graphics Design

Performs graphics design as part of creative side projects.

UI/UX Design

Inferred experience in user interface and user experience design through the development of a behavioral-finance app.

Experience

education

Executive MBA

Quantic

Completed an Executive Master of Business Administration program.

Acquired comprehensive advanced business administration and leadership skills through an Executive MBA.

job

Country Director

AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship

Leads a nine-person team across five East African countries, overseeing a faith-based accelerator program for Christian entrepreneurs.

Designed and successfully ran 23 accelerator cohorts, which attracted 1,247 applications and achieved 543 completions across Uganda and Tanzania.

milestone

Volunteer (Pastoral & Media Team)

University Community Fellowship

Volunteered on the pastoral team and media team at the church.

Contributed to community support and communication efforts within the church.

job

Co-founder

Pearl Trek Adventures

Co-founded an outdoor and adventure sports company focused on rehabilitating and employing street kids.

Established a social enterprise with a mission to create positive community impact by employing vulnerable youth.

job

Content & Marketing Director

AVODA Group

Responsible for content generation, marketing, recruitment, and partner relationships management.

Enhanced brand visibility and partner engagement through strategic marketing initiatives.

job

Co-Founder

Various Digital Marketing Companies

Co-founded Deft Marketing and Kuzi Smart, focusing on digital marketing solutions.

Gained experience in startup challenges and digital marketing strategies.

education

Full Stack Software Development Certification

African Leadership X (ALX)

Currently pursuing a certification in software development.

Enhancing technical skills in software engineering.

job

Co-founder

Kuzi Smart

Co-founded an ongoing digital marketing company.

Successfully co-founded and continues to operate a digital marketing company.

job

Content & Marketing Director

AVODA Group Uganda

Directly responsible for content generation, marketing & recruitment, and partner relationships management.

Developed and executed marketing strategies, generated content, and managed crucial partner relationships.

job

Founder

FounderWise

Founded and leads FounderWise, an AI-powered go-to-market research tool that helps founders sharpen strategy and assists investors in finding credible traction.

Developed and launched an AI platform addressing the insight and opportunity gap for founders in Africa and South Asia, operating in the technology industry.

job

Co-founder

Deft Marketing

Co-founded a digital marketing company.

Initiated and launched a digital marketing venture, gaining entrepreneurial experience.

education

Masters of Science in AI Engineering

Unspecified University

Currently pursuing advanced studies in AI Engineering.

Engaging in cutting-edge research and development in Artificial Intelligence.

job

Founder

Legacypot

Founded Legacypot, a behavioral-finance application designed to support generational wealth building.

Created a unique behavioral-finance app aimed at empowering individuals to achieve generational wealth goals.

job

Executive Pastor

Faith-based Organization

Serves as an executive pastor, holding leadership and administrative responsibilities within a faith-based community.

Successfully managed pastoral and administrative duties, contributing to community and spiritual leadership.

job

Advisor

MTIC Growth-Stage Accelerator

Advises the JICA-backed MTIC Growth-Stage Accelerator, providing strategic guidance to developing startups.

Supported 30 startups that collectively reported the creation of over 760 jobs and raised approximately $1.6 million in funding.

education

Master's Degrees in AI Engineering and Business Analytics

Higher Education Institution

Currently pursuing master’s degrees in AI Engineering and Business Analytics.

Actively developing advanced expertise in artificial intelligence technologies and data-driven business strategy.