
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
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
founderwise.io
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
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.
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.