Egla Ntumba
Mentorship Connection
Regular 1-on-1 calls per agreement with mentor
Unlimited chat, email, or text within boundaries.
About
I am an ex-SME operator and investor with a passion for supporting African innovation at the early stage.
The first reason early stage companies fail is access to capital, the second is market access (I.e., access to new networks, customers, new investors, new strategies, etc.).
In line with the data, over my investment career, I have found that the most valuable part of being an investor is the post-investment I can provide to founders. This is the part of the investment journey where you get to really build a relationship with the founder and become a true partner that adds value to them on their journey.
Mentor type
Spoken languages
Topics
Geographic focus
Sectors
Mentorship motivation
- I like to learn about industries and new businesses
- I want to give back to the startup ecosystem and entrepreneurs coming up
- I want to make new connections for myself and/or the organization I represent
- I want to scout for new opportunities in engaging as an advisor or for a board seat
Building a successful business is a team sport – it takes many partners, different perspectives and a lot of different forms of support.
As an investor, I get to see many different business models and strategies that can help founders frame their approach to certain critical issues. I think it’s important to provide this perspective to founders to help them build more solid, sustainable businesses.