Mwela Ayivor Mentor profile on VC4A

Mentorship Connection

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Benefits

Regular 1-on-1 calls per agreement with mentor

Unlimited chat, email, or text within boundaries.

About

I am a pan-African innovation leader with 25+ years of experience in ICT, digital transformation, and venture development across SADC, ECOWAS, and COMESA regions. My work spans fintech, healthtech, smart cities, and startup ecosystems. I currently lead Bakalamba Technology Pty Ltd, building scalable infrastructure for inclusive innovation and digital access across Africa. I’ve worked with governments, multinationals, OEMs, and emerging entrepreneurs—helping them move from pilot to scale through practical strategy, technology enablement, and systems thinking.
Areas of Expertise:
Digital Transformation
Business Model Design
Public Sector and B2G Strategy
Platform Monetization
Smart Cities and Infrastructure
Fintech and Financial Inclusion
HealthTech and AgriTech Strategy
SaaS and Ecosystem Building
ICT Architecture & Partnerships

Mentor type

Industry expert

Spoken languages

AfrikaansEnglish

Topics

Impact Product Strategy Tech

Geographic focus

Africa

Sectors

Artificial intelligence Computer hardware Consulting and business development E-commerce E-learning Electric utilities Enterprise software Fintech HealthTech

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Mentorship motivation

I am looking for new investments
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

I want to share my journey and technical/strategic experience to help new founders avoid common pitfalls and accelerate their impact. Africa is rich with ideas—but scaling requires the right blend of vision, structure, and resilience. I’m excited to guide entrepreneurs building real solutions for our continent.