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Top 10 Mentors 2025!

 Top 10 Mentors of the Year 2025.

At the close of 2025, Endeavor Kenya convened its network for a special gathering where we recognized and celebrated the Top 10 Mentors of the Year 2025.

This gathering served as an opportunity to honor remarkable individuals who consistently went above and beyond in championing the Endeavor spirit through mentorship, leadership, and meaningful impact across the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Their dedication to guiding founders, sharing hard-earned insights, and supporting business growth continues to play a critical role in shaping strong, scalable enterprises in Kenya and beyond.

Mentorship remains a core pillar of Endeavor’s mission, and this recognition celebrated those who selflessly gave their time, experience, and expertise to support founders at different stages of their journeys. Through one-on-one guidance, strategic counsel, and long-term commitment, these mentors helped founders navigate challenges, unlock opportunities, and build enduring companies.

We were proud to recognize the following mentors for their outstanding contribution in 2025:

  • Nelson Mattos — Independent Consultant & Chief Operating Officer, Karimu International Help Foundation

  • Matt Williams — Chief Executive Officer, AHN

  • Gilbert Saggia — Chairman & Co-Founder, Edge Lyf

  • David Mureithi — Entrepreneur | Board Chair | Investor

  • Joseph Shields — Founder & Co-CEO, Hatch Africa

  • Imtiaz Khan — Director, Cassia Capital Partners LLC

  • Isaac Awuondo — Chairman, NCBA Bank Kenya PLC

  • Tim Steel — Chief Executive Officer, Stahili

  • Andreata Muforo — Partner, TLcom Capital LLP

  • Bilha Ndirangu — Chief Executive Officer, Great Carbon Valley | Co-Founder, Africa’s Talking

 

We extend our sincere appreciation to these mentors for their unwavering commitment and continued support of Endeavor Kenya’s mission.