Ahmed Kilani Hafi

I am a growth strategist dedicated to helping startups navigate the complexities of scaling and achieve rapid, sustainable growth.
With over 8 years of hands-on experience, I build and execute commercial strategies that deliver exponential growth and lasting market leadership.
My journey has allowed me to be a part of the success stories of some of the region’s most prominent tech companies. I thrive on turning strategic vision into measurable results.
Key Achievements:
Bolt: Drove 160% year-over-year GMV growth in Tunisia, establishing it as one of the fastest-growing markets.
Glovo: Led the market launch in Tunisia, successfully onboarding 1,000 merchants within the first 12 months.
Kaoun (Flouci): Captured a dominant 70% market share in Digital Certificates and achieved a 6x increase in revenue.
As the founder of Boost Consulting, I now channel this expertise into helping a new wave of startups. My approach is hands-on and data-driven, ensuring that every strategy is implemented for maximum impact.
Beyond my consulting work, I am deeply committed to nurturing the startup ecosystem. I have had the privilege of mentoring and training founders in over 100 bootcamps and hackathons and have coached entrepreneurs from leading programs like Flat6labs, HiiL, and OST.
Specialties:
•Business Development & Go-to-Market Strategy
•Sales Leadership & Team Building
•Market Expansion & International Growth
•Startup Mentoring & Coaching
•Fintech,Foodtech,Mobility, and Adtech
Let’s connect to discuss how I can help you accelerate your growth.

My career has been forged in the fast-paced, high-stakes world of African tech startups. Having been on the front lines of scaling companies like Bolt, Glovo, and Kaoun, I have an intimate understanding of the unique challenges and immense opportunities that founders on the continent face. I’ve navigated the complexities of go-to-market strategy, built commercial departments from the ground up, and driven exponential growth in highly competitive sectors.
I want to be a mentor with VC4Africa because I believe this hard-won experience is too valuable not to share.
I see mentorship as a responsibility to give back to the ecosystem that has shaped my career. My goal is to help the next generation of entrepreneurs bypass common pitfalls and accelerate their path to success. I am passionate about translating my practical knowledge into actionable guidance that can help promising startups build robust, scalable businesses and make a lasting impact.