Tafadzwa Daphne J Chiganga
Principal and Co-founder
Taphie, as she is popularly known, is a private sector development and leadership expert with a strong passion for socio-economic 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. Her strategic acumen has been a key driver for her success particularly in navigating access to finance, investor readiness, operations management and talent development. She is recognized as one of the lead trainers and implementers for financial literacy and financial inclusion programs.
Acumen Global Fellow (NY, USA) | MBA Banking and Finance (Bologna, Italy) | BComm in Actuarial Science (NUST, Zimbabwe)
Aminata Kane Balde
CEO and Co-founder
Aminata Kane Balde is a resolute and resilient individual, deeply present for those she loves. She has learned to value rest, recuperation, and the joy of nature escapades, fun, and sports. Worship stands as her central pillar, offering solace and confirmation. Family and shared laughter illuminate her life, and she takes pleasure in dressing elegantly and maintaining a polished outlook for her personal satisfaction. Driven by a profound desire to heal the world, she is committed to seeing Africa rise to pride and prosperity. Her motto-centered on the unity and might of African youth—guides her mission. Constantly growing and recalibrating, Aminata values authenticity and strives to enjoy and reflect her authentic identity, embracing the changes and personal growth she experiences along the way.
