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.
Location
Kampala
Company
FounderWise
Industry
Technology
Top Skills
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.
Location
Kampala
Company
FounderWise
Industry
Technology
Top Skills
Top Skills
Founded company
Co-founded three companies (Deft Marketing, Kuzi Smart, Pearl Trek Adventures) and founded FounderWise.
Entrepreneurship
Co-founded multiple companies, leads an entrepreneurship institute, and consults early-stage founders.
African Economy
Passionate about economic transformation in Africa and builds solutions for African founders.
About Joshua
Bio
My proudest roles are husband & father of the cutest little boy in the world.
I am currently the Country Director at AVODA Group Uganda. AVODA Group runs the AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship, an entrepreneurship program tailor made for the changing world. I also previously as Projects Manager, instructor and facilitator of Marketing and Start-up Projects Piloting respectively.
I also previously served as Content & Marketing Director being directly responsible for content generation, marketing & recruitment, and partner relationships management.
I have co-founded Digital Marketing Companies - Deft Marketing (failed) and Kuzi Smart (ongoing); An outdoor and adventure sports company, Pearl Trek Adventures which rehabilitated and employed street kids (COVID happened).
I volunteer at my church, University Community Fellowship on the pastoral team and on the media team.
I do creative side projects in graphics design, copywriting, and business strategy and marketing strategy, digital marketing, and research consultations with local & international companies. I graduated executive MBA from Quantic (May 2022) and currently pursuing a Masters of Science in AI Engineering.
Company
FounderWise
Elevator Pitch
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.
Industry
Technology
Location
New York, NY, USA
Website
Team Size
Just Me/Co-Founders
Company Stage
Development
Funding Stage
Pre-Seed
Funding Raised
None/Bootstrapped
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
Skills
| Skill | Strength | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Founded company | Co-founded three companies (Deft Marketing, Kuzi Smart, Pearl Trek Adventures) and founded FounderWise. | |
| Entrepreneurship | Co-founded multiple companies, leads an entrepreneurship institute, and consults early-stage founders. | |
| 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. | |
| Leadership | Serves as Country Director and previously as Content & Marketing Director, leading teams and initiatives. | |
| 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 | Holds an Executive MBA and is pursuing a Masters of Science in AI Engineering. | |
| Accelerator Management | Runs the AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship, an accelerator program. | |
| Marketing Strategy | Provides marketing strategy consultations and served as Content & Marketing Director. | |
| Consulting | Provides research, business strategy, and marketing strategy consultations to companies. | |
| Product Development | Involved in piloting startup projects and developing AI solutions for FounderWise. | |
| Content Generation | Directly responsible for content generation as a director and performs copywriting in side projects. | |
| Social Enterprise | Co-founded Pearl Trek Adventures, which rehabilitated and employed street kids. | |
| Copywriting | Engages in copywriting as part of creative side projects and content generation roles. | |
| Relationship Management | Responsible for partner relationships management as a director. | |
| Research | Provides research consultations to local and international companies. | |
| Recruitment Marketing | Responsible for recruitment as Content & Marketing Director. | |
| Volunteering | Volunteers at University Community Fellowship on the pastoral and media teams. | |
| AI Engineering | Currently pursuing a Masters of Science in AI Engineering and exploring AI for FounderWise. | |
| Graphics Design | Performs graphics design as part of creative side projects. | |
| Volunteer | ||
| Co-Founder | ||
| Marketing | ||
| Training | ||
| Partner Relationship Management | ||
| Creative Projects | ||
| Technology | ||
| Executive MBA |
Experiences
EDUCATIONQuantic
Title
Executive MBA
Position Description
Completed an executive Master of Business Administration program.
Accomplishment Notes
Graduated with an Executive MBA, enhancing business acumen and strategic leadership skills.
JOBAVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship
Title
Country Director
Position Description
Leading an entrepreneurship program tailored for the changing world.
Accomplishment Notes
Successfully managing the program and fostering entrepreneurship in the region.
MILESTONEUniversity Community Fellowship
Title
Volunteer (Pastoral & Media Team)
Position Description
Volunteered on the pastoral team and media team at the church.
Accomplishment Notes
Contributed to community support and communication efforts within the church.
JOBPearl Trek Adventures
Title
Co-founder
Position Description
Co-founded an outdoor and adventure sports company focused on rehabilitating and employing street kids.
Accomplishment Notes
Established a social enterprise with a mission to create positive community impact by employing vulnerable youth.
JOBAVODA Group
Title
Content & Marketing Director
Position Description
Responsible for content generation, marketing, recruitment, and partner relationships management.
Accomplishment Notes
Enhanced brand visibility and partner engagement through strategic marketing initiatives.
JOBVarious Digital Marketing Companies
Title
Co-Founder
Position Description
Co-founded Deft Marketing and Kuzi Smart, focusing on digital marketing solutions.
Accomplishment Notes
Gained experience in startup challenges and digital marketing strategies.
EDUCATIONAfrican Leadership X (ALX)
Title
Full Stack Software Development Certification
Position Description
Currently pursuing a certification in software development.
Accomplishment Notes
Enhancing technical skills in software engineering.
JOBKuzi Smart
Title
Co-founder
Position Description
Co-founded an ongoing digital marketing company.
Accomplishment Notes
Successfully co-founded and continues to operate a digital marketing company.
JOBAVODA Group Uganda
Title
Content & Marketing Director
Position Description
Directly responsible for content generation, marketing & recruitment, and partner relationships management.
Accomplishment Notes
Developed and executed marketing strategies, generated content, and managed crucial partner relationships.
JOBFounderWise
Title
Founder
Position Description
Founded FounderWise, exploring the potential for AI to level the insight and opportunity gap for founders in Africa and globally.
Accomplishment Notes
Established an AI-focused company aimed at providing crucial decision support for founders in underserved markets.
JOBDeft Marketing
Title
Co-founder
Position Description
Co-founded a digital marketing company.
Accomplishment Notes
Initiated and launched a digital marketing venture, gaining entrepreneurial experience.
EDUCATIONUnspecified University
Title
Masters of Science in AI Engineering
Position Description
Currently pursuing advanced studies in AI Engineering.
Accomplishment Notes
Engaging in cutting-edge research and development in Artificial Intelligence.