Elijah Maina, Branding Strategist, Digital Marketing Consultant, Personal Branding Coach, Author at LinkedIn Thriving Brands Newsletter, and, the Founder & CEO of Mace Digital Media TM.

Elijah Maina, Branding Strategist, Digital Marketing Consultant, Personal Branding Coach, Author at LinkedIn Thriving Brands Newsletter, and, the Founder & CEO of Mace Digital Media TM.

His comprehensive approach combines the latest thinking with experienced experts to deliver results that matter to the business. From naming to identity development to packaging and website design, he takes a holistic view of brand building that ensures your message is consistent and convincing wherever it appears.Elijah has provided strategic insights for market research, assisted in understanding customer needs, conducted competitor analysis, and helped craft effective go-to-market strategies. He has also supported the development of marketing plans aimed at driving business growth. Passionate about working with startups, Elijah is dedicated to helping them accelerate success and achieve their goals .Elijah…
Laura Akunga, CEO Bench Mark Solutions, Chair, African Women Entreprenuers Program (Awep)

Laura Akunga, CEO Bench Mark Solutions, Chair, African Women Entreprenuers Program (Awep)

Laura is a Dynamic Kenyan Entrepreneur and Corporate Executive; The Founder and CEO of Benchmark Solutions Limited; a privately owned company with operations in several countries across Africa, Middle East, Asia-Pacific region and Europe. Laura’s academia is in International Business Administration with a major in International Finance and Marketing from United States International University and further training in Corporate Finance and Real Estate Financing from International Faculty of Finance, London, United Kingdom. Laura has received various awards and recognition both locally and internationally; some of these include The Young African Woman Entrepreneur of the Year in 2010. Laura was named…
Mary Mbugua, Ecosystem Strategist and Community Connector

Mary Mbugua, Ecosystem Strategist and Community Connector

Mary Mbugua is an Innovation hub consultant and a visionary leader who excels in repositioning assets for profit through comprehensive physical and financial analyses. She is a concept-to-execution driver and turnaround specialist, known for delivering projects with zero defects, even under tight budget constraints. Additionally, she serves as a negotiator and advisor for high-profile developments with significant environmental, community, and financial impacts. Mary has wide experience in strategic planning, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions. She aims to Inspire and Promote prosperity through Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Mary has undertaken several notable programs, including the Business Resilience Course at the Cherie Blair…
Ann Gitari, Seasoned Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach.

Ann Gitari, Seasoned Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach.

Ann Gitari is a highly regarded mentor, entrepreneurship trainer, and seasoned entrepreneur in Kenya, playing a pivotal role in Africa’s startup ecosystem supporting entrepreneurs through training, coaching, mentoring, and business advisory services (Trainer-on-Call). She enjoys supporting accelerators, incubators, and innovation hubs in the region with Program Evaluation, Needs Assessment, Curriculum Development, Program Design, and Program Delivery. Ann has a unique edge in designing, developing, and delivering transformational adult training and coaching programs that she provides onsite or online. She loves assisting leaders to become more visible in the marketplace. She also holds an MA and BA in communications and a…
Eliud Wasike

Eliud Wasike

Eliud is a training consultant in marketing, strategic management, brand management, personal branding, team building, and enterprise development. Mr. Eliud Wasike is an experienced PhD candidate, MBA, BBM, and a full member of the Marketing Society of Kenya. He is a seasoned Training Consultant in Enterprise Development and Management and has also provided training for prominent organizations such as the Embassy of Israel, IFC World Bank, Barclays Bank, and Kenya Power. Mr. Wasike Eliud K. Wasike has achieved significant milestones in his career, including being recognized among Kenya's top ten trainers for three consecutive years by the Kenya Management Assistance…
Dr. Mary Ragui, seasoned, results driven researcher, consultant, and trainer.

Dr. Mary Ragui, seasoned, results driven researcher, consultant, and trainer.

Dr. Mary has deep expertise in strategic management. She aims to add value to organizations by applying innovative strategies to tackle both present and future challenges. Her focus on strategic thinking allows her to drive productivity and efficiency to the highest standards. As a game changer, Mary's strengths in strategy formulation and implementation consistently lead her and her teams to achieve innovative, impactful results. She is passionate about knowledge-sharing and mentoring, empowering others to excel, and creating environments where competition becomes irrelevant.Mary holds a Ph.D. in Strategic Management and has published over 40 journal articles covering diverse themes and contexts…