Maina Lawrence

Hello, my name is Maina Lawrence and I am a mentor with experience in the startup ecosystem. I have worked for startups, and a startup studio and gained valuable skills, knowledge, and a network that I believe can be of great value to early-stage startup founders, particularly in Africa. My areas of expertise include fintech, agri-tech,health-tech, and anything related to Web3, and I am committed to helping startups navigate the challenging journey of building a successful business by providing them with support, guidance and resources in areas such as market readiness, investor readiness, partnerships and strategy.

I mentor because I understand the challenges and uncertainties that startups face, and I believe that mentorship is a crucial ingredient for success in the startup space. My experience working for a startup studio has given me valuable skills, knowledge, and a network in the startup ecosystem that I believe can be of great value to emerging companies in Africa and around the world. I am passionate about helping startups navigate the challenging journey of building a successful business by providing them with the support, guidance, and resources they need to increase their chances of success. My focus areas include market readiness, investor readiness, partnerships, and strategy. I am eager to use my experience, skills and network to help startups succeed in their ventures and reach their full potential.