Yemisi Isidi

Yemisi Isidi is committed to supporting ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs to build profitable and impactful brands by gaining clarity, understanding finance and accessing funding.

She leads Triift Africa which provides community, access to finance and support that makes it easier for underserved businesses making 5 million or less to start and grow.

She also leads Cirkle labs which is an innovation hub, Management consultancy and project management firm.
Her dedication to witnessing thriving communities, individuals, and businesses has led her to actively engage as a Global Shaper with the World Economic Forum.

Also, Yemisi has collaborated with numerous for-profit, non-profit, and government organisations across Africa and the UK to drive positive impact.

As a management accountant with extensive experience spanning over 8 years across strategy, operations and finance, she is sought after by various accelerators and incubators, including the Future Female Business School, Impact Amplifiers, Leap Africa, She Leads Africa, The Next Economy, Founders Institute, among others to support financial inclusion, investment readiness, market access, digital inclusion and business growth programs.

Through these collaborations, she has actively supported thousands of entrepreneurs across over 7 African countries reengineer operations, leverage technology, improving their profits and accessing funding up to 107 million in the past year alone.

I am driven to mentor because I want to give back to the startup ecosystem and support emerging entrepreneurs. This role allows me to stay informed about new industries and businesses, align with my interest in discovering new investments, and scout for opportunities to engage as an advisor or secure a board seat. Additionally, mentorship offers a valuable avenue for forging new connections for both myself and the organizations I represent.