StartHub Africa
and SHA Consulting Group
Our Vision is that “African entrepreneurs shape Africa’s future”.
At StartHub Africa, our mission is to empower African entrepreneurs to shape the continent’s future. We firmly believe that the key to Africa’s prosperity lies in the hands of its innovators
and visionaries.
Building Investable Pipeline
To realize our vision, we have undertaken a multifaceted approach. Firstly, we focus on building an investable pipeline by identifying and nurturing the best talents emerging from universities in the fields of technology and manufacturing.
Our commitment to talent development is unwavering, ensuring that the next generation of African entrepreneurs is equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to drive meaningful change.
Empowering Early-Stage Ventures in Tech and Manufacturing
To realize our vision, we have undertaken a multifaceted approach. Firstly, we focus on building an investable pipeline by identifying and nurturing the best talents emerging from universities in the fields of technology and manufacturing.
Our commitment to talent development is unwavering, ensuring that the next generation of African entrepreneurs is equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to drive meaningful change.
SHA Consulting Group
We support organizations to reach their impact targets and to become more innovative and user focused in all their operations, products, and services. Our methodologies and broad background in all fields of venture building, entrepreneurship education, and corporate innovation allow us to deliver high-quality results to your needs.
StartHub Team
Co-Founder and Program Design
Laura Althaus
Country Director- Kenya
Timothy Maenda
Manufacturing Lead
Esther Nafula
Brand and Comms Lead and Senior Project Manager
Joshua Daaki
Co-founder & Country Director, Tanzania
Shakila Mshana
Co-Founder & Teamlead Catalyzer
Matthias Möbius
Finance and Admin Lead
Joshua Mutama
Admin & Procurement Officer
Lucky Kyomuhangi
Content Development Lead
Rhea Hirani
Venture Associate/ Manufacturing
Gerald Geria
Projects Team Lead/Project Manager
Andrew Kakinda
Venture Associate-Tech
Noah Mesfin
Venture Associate-Tech and Project Manager
Cynthia Nambooze
Project Manager
Ronnie Lutaro
Finance Assistant
Mary Nabandeke
Project Management Assistant
Lorna Charity Ayaa
Project Management Assistant
Benjamin Ojok
Tech Venture Associate and Project Manager
Ham Lubega
Assistant Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer
Samuel Mawejje
Communications Assistant
Mercy Erii
Assistant Project Manager
Ainembabazi Sheilla
Asst. Project Manager
Zagaro Emanueli
Accountant
Martha Asiimwe
Country Director- Kenya
Timothy Maenda
Manufacturing Lead
Esther Nafula
Nafula Esther Beatrice has 7 years experience working in the startup ecosystem, with expertise in business operations, business development, customer service, and management. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Makerere University Business School and is currently leading the manufacturing track at StartHub. Nafula’s experience spans consumer services, tech industry, retail, health care, sales, procurement, logistics, CRM, and manufacturing, showcasing her versatile skill set and leadership capabilities.
Brand and Comms Lead and Senior Project Manager
Joshua Daaki
With 10 years of experience, Daaki Joshua possesses a strong skill-set in project conceptualization, design, and management, portfolio management and business growth, event design and management, developing marketing strategies, and managing impactful communication campaigns for the private sector, and development organisations across East Africa.
Co-founder & Country Director, Tanzania
Shakila Mshana
Shakila is the Tanzania country lead and co-founder for StartHub Africa Tanzania. She leads the team, all university, and incubation programs.
Co-Founder & Teamlead Catalyzer
Matthias Möbius
Matthias sees Entrepreneurship as a tool to improve systems and bring one’s vision of the future to life. Passionate about working with innovators that are shaping the future.
Finance and Admin Lead
Joshua Mutama
Joshua holds a degree in accounting and finance. He is a growth enthusiast, capacity builder, and entrepreneur. He is passionate about helping young adults to reach their full potential
Admin & Procurement Officer
Lucky Kyomuhangi
Lucky Kyomuhangi is an IT professional who completed her Bachelor’s degree in IT at Uganda Martyrs University. Currently, she works as an administrator at StartHub Africa, a company that empowers young people to build a better future through entrepreneurship. Lucky is passionate about personal and people growth, and she believes that everyone can achieve their full potential if they have the right mindset and support.
Content Development Lead
Rhea Hirani
Venture Associate/ Manufacturing
Gerald Geria
Driven by a desire to have a lasting impact on the African continent, Gerald is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs bring their ideas to fruition. He thrives at and enjoys working at the intersection of challenges, ideas, and people.
Projects Team Lead/Project Manager
Andrew Kakinda
Andrew brings over 6 years of experience in project management, specializing in the design and implementation of projects focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and employability. With a background in civil engineering, he seamlessly integrates construction management principles into project execution, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness
Venture Associate-Tech
Noah Mesfin
Venture Associate-Tech and Project Manager
Cynthia Nambooze
Cynthia is an experienced professional with a strong background in business development, investment management, entrepreneurship, and startup support. She is a passionate professional with 6+ years of experience supporting startups in East Africa. Skilled in mentoring startups, optimizing operations, and fostering growth. She is Passionate about supporting entrepreneurs, creating impact, and driving success.
As a Venture Associate at StartHub Africa, Cynthia focuses on portfolio management and provides invaluable guidance to startups, connecting them with essential resources, customers, and investors while adeptly navigating challenges. She plays an instrumental role in venture and capacity building initiatives, fostering growth and sustainability for emerging enterprises as a whole.
Project Manager
Ronnie Lutaro
With a Technology background and over 5+ years of experience in the field, Ronnie has made significant strides in technology and innovation. Formerly a Software Engineer at companies like Andela where he worked on back-end services, developed and launched new features that simplified flight booking, enhancing user experience by simplifying online bookings for flights and accommodations. His expertise also extends to software engineering, technical product development, community building and leadership, having served as a Technical Lead at Open-Source Community Africa – Kampala, guiding collaborative projects and community initiatives, and working on as a consultant with United Nations (UN) – Women on initiatives like the African Girls Can Code.
At StartHub Africa, Ronnie is passionate about nurturing early-stage technology startups. He leverages his skills & experience to assist founders in creating Technology Products that users love & care about through different Programs & Projects running across Uganda. This comes before helping the Founders access further follow-up venture building support including access to grants, industry expert coaching & mentorship, initial investment and later follow-on investment through the StartHub Catalyzer Program, building a sustainable pipeline of investable technology ventures in Uganda.
Fueling his drive is a love for crafting exceptional products and experiences, with a keen interest in the untapped potentials of technology and innovation.
Finance Assistant
Mary Nabandeke
Project Management Assistant
Lorna Charity Ayaa
Project Management Assistant
Benjamin Ojok
Tech Venture Associate and Project Manager
Ham Lubega
Assistant Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer
Samuel Mawejje
Communications Assistant
Mercy Erii
Assistant Project Manager
Ainembabazi Sheilla
Asst. Project Manager
Zagaro Emanueli
Accountant
Martha Asiimwe
Martha is an Accountant with SHA Consulting Group Ltd for the catalyzer startups. She has a background in Accounting and Finance from Kyambogo University. She is a Certified Chartered Accountant with 8 years of experience in financial reporting, analysis and a result-oriented professional who consistently meets deadlines.
Specializes in Financial planning, reporting, analysis and corporate tax planning. Martha is also a seasoned Auditor who performs external Audits for Startups to ensure Financial statements are prepared in accordance to the required accounting IFRS standards making it easy for startups to access finance and enhance their investment readiness.
Core expertise: Martha is passionate about Project accounting, mentor-ship and couching of young innovators and entrepreneurs on bookkeeping, tax management and administration, financial performance analysis, Accounting systems diagnosis and improvement, Financial Modeling and forecasting. Martha is enthusiastic about startup growth and has expertise in working with startups to build robust Accounting and Financial management systems for sustainable and scalable growth.