Our One-on-One Session
You are building a tech startup in Africa—or trying to. You’re questioning your go-to-market strategy, your fundraising approach, or your expansion into a new market. Our session will help you:
- Validate an idea or market hypothesis to solve a specific operational problem
- Define your go-to-market strategy and prepare for a pre-seed fundraising round
- Understand a Francophone African market
- Refine your product strategy or user experience
Book your session today and turn your projects into tangible success!
Language in which I am fluent
How I can help you ?
Here are the areas of expertise in which I can support you
- Launching a startup in Africa — from idea to first revenue, with real on-the-ground insights
- Scaling operations — what I’ve learned managing dozens of markets at Bolt and Wave
- Raising pre-seed funding — structuring your case, identifying the right stakeholders, and avoiding common pitfalls in Francophone Africa
- Entering a new market — Abidjan, Dakar, Cotonou, Nairobi: each market has its own rules
About Me
I started as an entrepreneur. At 22, I founded BuuPass, a digital ticketing platform built from scratch in Kenya, which won the Hult Prize in 2016.
I then joined two of the most ambitious tech companies in the world: Bolt, the Estonian unicorn and Uber’s main competitor in Africa, and Wave Mobile Money, a U.S.-based unicorn valued at $1.7 billion, where I served as Country Launcher. These experiences shaped my expertise in growth, large-scale operations, and international expansion.
Today, I am the co-founder of Mstudio, a startup studio that leverages technology to transform the informal sector in Francophone Africa—a sector that represents more than 70% of the region’s economy.
In three years, I have funded 10 startups, raised €8.65 million, built a combined portfolio valuation of €32.1 million, and contributed to 68% of early-stage funding rounds in Côte d’Ivoire since 2023.
Why I’m doing this ?
An excellent evening! The atmosphere was warm and friendly, creating the perfect setting for genuine exchanges. Leslie Ossete shared her journey and expertise with great clarity and humility. The venue was ideal, and the organization impeccable, a truly enriching experience to repeat without hesitation.
I was expecting frank answers to my questions from this session with Leslie and that’s what I got. Thank you to Leslie for this precious advice.
Our One-on-One Session
You are building a tech startup in Africa—or trying to. You’re questioning your go-to-market strategy, your fundraising approach, or your expansion into a new market. Our session will help you:
- Validate an idea or market hypothesis to solve a specific operational problem
- Define your go-to-market strategy and prepare for a pre-seed fundraising round
- Understand a Francophone African market
- Refine your product strategy or user experience
Book your session today and turn your projects into tangible success!
Language in which I am fluent
How I can help you ?
Here are the areas of expertise in which I can support you
- Launching a startup in Africa — from idea to first revenue, with real on-the-ground insights
- Scaling operations — what I’ve learned managing dozens of markets at Bolt and Wave
- Raising pre-seed funding — structuring your case, identifying the right stakeholders, and avoiding common pitfalls in Francophone Africa
- Entering a new market — Abidjan, Dakar, Cotonou, Nairobi: each market has its own rules
About Me
I started as an entrepreneur. At 22, I founded BuuPass, a digital ticketing platform built from scratch in Kenya, which won the Hult Prize in 2016.
I then joined two of the most ambitious tech companies in the world: Bolt, the Estonian unicorn and Uber’s main competitor in Africa, and Wave Mobile Money, a U.S.-based unicorn valued at $1.7 billion, where I served as Country Launcher. These experiences shaped my expertise in growth, large-scale operations, and international expansion.
Today, I am the co-founder of Mstudio, a startup studio that leverages technology to transform the informal sector in Francophone Africa—a sector that represents more than 70% of the region’s economy.
In three years, I have funded 10 startups, raised €8.65 million, built a combined portfolio valuation of €32.1 million, and contributed to 68% of early-stage funding rounds in Côte d’Ivoire since 2023.
Why I’m doing this ?
An excellent evening! The atmosphere was warm and friendly, creating the perfect setting for genuine exchanges. Leslie Ossete shared her journey and expertise with great clarity and humility. The venue was ideal, and the organization impeccable, a truly enriching experience to repeat without hesitation.
I was expecting frank answers to my questions from this session with Leslie and that’s what I got. Thank you to Leslie for this precious advice.
How it works
You can book a video call with the expert for specific questions or for a full consultation experience. Sessions are offered in 30- and 60-minute slots to suit your needs.
Find an expert
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Book a video session
Choose a time that fits your schedule and the expert’s availability, then proceed with the payment.
Get your answers
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