Jill Lagos Shemin

I have been passionate about using my experience and my energy to work with startups in the SSA region. I did this actively when I lived in West Africa, and am looking for a way to continue. Moreover, I am especially motivated to work with and help build the larger network of female African entrepreneurs, to actively participate in and grow the entrepreneurship network and space in SSA.

I bring special expertise in fintech, digital commerce/digital ecosystem in SSA markets with excellent and deep understanding of the challenges these markets have faced, their recent evolution, and also market nuances. I also can understand regulatory and policy challenges that inhibit startup growth or digital growth (they are not necessarily the same.)
Finally, I also bring experience in pitch development and in pathway to growth and partnerships.

I have been passionate about using my experience and my energy to work with startups in the SSA region. I did this actively when I lived in West Africa, and am looking for a way to continue. Moreover, I am especially motivated to work with and help build the larger network of female African entrepreneurs. This will also set an example and provide representation to youth.

I am keen to work with investors to demonstrate the business case/investment case, and very keen to work with Growth and Scale stage startups.