Taphie, as she is popularly known, is a private-sector development and leadership expert with a strong passion for the socioeconomic development of Africa. She has extensive experience working in the startup and SME development sector, participating in creating multiple multi-million dollar startups and programs in Asia, Africa and Europe. She is recognized as one of the lead trainers and implementers for financial literacy and financial inclusion programs.

A decade of start-up C-suite experience, BCom actuarial science, MBA banking and finance, Acumen global fellow 2016, Immigrant ecosystem builder champion 2024, Forbes 30 under 50 Africa leading women 2025, MIT Solve reviewer 2018 – 2025