We empower decision-makers to scale across Africa, by helping them access fast, relevant, on-the-ground insights from experienced professionals across a wide range of regions, industries and disciplines.
SECTOR SPECIALISTS | SPEAKERS | GUIDES
SECTOR SPECIALISTS
Our sector specialists enable up-to-date market intelligence, idea validation, market expansion considerations, due diligence planning, proposal delivery, proprietary learnings from in-the-trenches experience and much much more.
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EDUCATION SECTOR SPECIALISTS
A Private Equity group wanted to invest in an EduTEch start-up in North Africa. hey booked conversations with a number of different sector specialists for insights. These included the ex-British Univ of Cairo Director, the ex-Click Foundation CEO, the ex-Delta Software CEO, the Henley Business School Africa Director and more.
BEVERAGES SECTOR SPECIALISTS
The leadership team of a global alcoholic beverages company wanted to understand the pitfalls of launching a new category into Francophone Africa. The team booked half-day sessions with 2 experts: an ex-Ab Inbev Strategic Head and an ex-Diageo Marketing Executive They got a good understanding of consumer trends, pricing strategy, distribution landscape and competitors.
MANUFACTURING SECTOR SPECIALISTS
A Management Consulting Firm were advising an FMCG client about a major restructure. They booked sessions with the ex-VP Imperial Logistics and ex-Plant Manager Illovo to gain important insights on how to implement the plan.
SPEAKERS
Great speakers, whether for an in-person event, or a webinar meeting, can make it truly memorable for your audience. We’ll help you find unique & diverse speakers where you’ll literally “hear it from the horses’ mouth” – from technological know-how, to leadership lessons, to unexpected design thinking and more.
Unique narratives and effective storytelling can inspire your team, increase sales and spark innovation. By balancing logic and facts with the emotional impact of a story, companies can better engage their employees and enhance interactions with their customers.
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NEGOTIATION CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
A Namibian University wanted experienced executives to deliver story-telling lessons and tips at their series of events. They procured the services of the Great Nigeria Insurance Chair, the ex-Standard Bank Regional CE, the Unilever Supply Chain Executive and the Engen Managing Director Kenya.
INNOVATION SESSIONS
A major financial services group wanted to inspire their micro-banking product team with innovative examples of last mile reach. They booked bi-monthly sessions with various Global Tech VCs to share examples of disruptive fintech.
MARKET ENTRY WEBINAR
A global payments group wanted to enter West Africa. They booked the ex-Oracle Head of Solutions for a Q&A webinar with their leadership team.
GUIDES
Our wide range of coaching experts are senior professionals who have literally “been there, done that”. They are not speaking theoretically, but instead guiding from real experience and from a perspective of previously “being in those same shoes”.
Expert coaching can help leaders navigate tricky projects, examine their weak points, and make better use of their strengths.
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SOFTWARE SALES COACH
A multinational SaaS firm needed help with their B2B sales into East Africa. They hired an ex-Microsoft Sales Manager who provided coaching, invaluable tips, introductions and insights to their Head of Sales.
LEADERSHIP COACHES
A venture capital firm were looking at different ways to provide their portfolio companies with scalability skills. They have purchased a subscription of 12 hours per month, per company, to provide their founders with weekly coaching & support.
WELLBEING & RESILIENCE COACH
The Group HR Director of a global non-profit organisation hired the services of the ex-Head of Well-being Altron to spend time with their various heads of departments.
