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Waithaka Maina Mentor

Location Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Mentor Industry Business Consulting/Coaching

Languages spoken

English

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How I can help

My professional background

I am the co-founder of Magma Solutions Limited, a branding and design agency based in Nairobi, Kenya. My educational background is on Marketing management and Microenterprise management. I am currently building a career as a business coach for startup entrepreneurs specializing in year 0 to year 5 ventures.

How to work with me

What I can offer

Startup coaching - I help the entrepreneurs at the idea stage to organize gain clarity on their startup journey and on their ideas. Startup planning - I help the entrepreneur to organize their business and develop a solid execution plan.

My expectations for a successful mentoring relationship

An open minded participant willing to look at things from a different perspective. A visionary entrepreneur with big dreams that need a proper foundation.

How entrepreneurs can prepare before we start

Get their priorities in order and be willing to invest their time to understanding and developing their business.

Experience

Job title: Creative Services Director
Company: Magma Solutions Kenya
https://www.magma.co.ke/

Ownership experience: 6 years
Management experience: 5 years
Country experience: Kenya

Expertise

Management
- Business Strategy
- Growth and Development
- Planning and Goal Setting
- Work-Life Balance
Marketing
- Business Development
- Market Research
- Marketing Strategy
- Pricing
- Product Development
Starting Up
- Business Planning

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How to work with me

What I can offer

My expectations for a successful mentoring relationship

How entrepreneurs can prepare before we start

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