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Leslie Ossete

Leslie Ossete

Co-founder & COO at Mstudio
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Mentorship Connection

Free
This connection is free for all venture stages.
Benefits

One meeting per month

Unlimited chat, email, or text within boundaries.

Usually responds in about 1 day

About

In 2016, Leslie raised $1M and co-founded BuuPass, a mobility startup in East Africa. Building on her expertise, she later spearheaded the geographical expansion efforts of Wave Mobile Money across the African continent. With a career spanning across more than 10 countries in Africa, Leslie is now Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Mstudio, a startup studio located in Abidjan. Mstudio is dedicated to fostering technological startups that transform the informal sector in French-speaking Africa, with a special focus on women and youth. In her current role, Leslie leads initiatives to support and finance these innovative startups for a duration of 18 months, contributing to the growth of the region’s entrepreneurial landscape.

Spoken languages

EnglishFrench

Geographic focus

Mentorship motivation

  • I am looking for new investments
  • I want to give back to the startup ecosystem and entrepreneurs coming up
  • I want to scout for new opportunities in engaging as an advisor or for a board seat

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