Africa doesn't need
more pilots. It needs
businesses that scale.
I'm Henri Nyakarundi — award-winning entrepreneur, author, and speaker. I coach founders, programs, and organizations to scale climate solutions, hard tech, and deep tech across Africa using bankable business models, partner-ready growth strategies, and credible capital narratives built for real-world constraints.
If the economics break at scale, you don't have a business — you have a project.
I help you fix that before you expand.Strategy that survives reality —
and scales across Africa.
Most ideas fail at scale because the economics, distribution, and capital story were never designed for African market constraints.
Economics that survive reality
Pricing, margins, unit economics, and PAYG structures built for volatility.
Growth that repeats
Market sequencing and distribution strategy that works in fragmented markets.
Capital readiness
Clear milestones and narratives that make your hard-tech company fundable.
Choose your path.
Two clear routes: book coaching instantly, or request speaking / podcast details and rates.
Growth & Scale Coaching
A structured engagement to make your model bankable, your growth repeatable, and your execution measurable.
Best for: companies expanding across markets, tightening unit economics, or building a partner strategy that closes.Capital Readiness & Fundraising Strategy
Positioning, milestones, and narrative investors can underwrite — built for African market realities.
Best for: teams preparing to raise, partner with institutions, or move from "interesting" to "fundable."Keynotes & Workshops
Talks that inspire because they're true: vision + frameworks + execution realities.
Speaking rates available on request. Share audience, format, date/timezone for a fast response.Podcast & Media Interviews
Interviews on scaling climate/hard/deep tech, business models under constraint, digital infrastructure, and fundraising reality.
Best for: podcasts, panels, and media features that want real operating insights.Talks that land — because they're true.
Frameworks audiences can use immediately — grounded in execution, economics, and market reality.
Watch. Listen. Decide fast.
Curated clips for event organizers, podcasts, partners, and teams evaluating fit.
External reference
Invitation / mention: HP Black BRG (LinkedIn reference post).
My African Dream
A builder's story about returning home, executing under constraint, and creating impact — for founders and operators building in complex markets.
My African Dream — English & French
The story behind the mission: building impact, learning hard lessons, and designing systems that work in the real world. A powerful gift for founders, builders, and anyone serious about execution.
Mentor to hundreds of startups.
Over the years, I've coached founders across Africa — strengthening strategy, business models, unit economics, and growth execution — including mentorship work connected to GIZ and Inkomoko.
Strategic Coaching
Deep dives into unit economics and business model validation for hard-tech founders.
Program Mentorship
Supporting accelerators like GIZ and Inkomoko to prepare startups for capital readiness.
Quick answers for serious
decision-makers.
Designed to save you time and help you determine fit immediately.
What kinds of companies do you coach?
Climate solutions, hard tech, deep tech, and infrastructure-adjacent ventures scaling across African markets — especially teams moving from traction to repeatable growth.
What does a coaching engagement include?
Bankable business model + unit economics, market sequencing, distribution strategy, partnership design, metrics, and an execution roadmap your team can run.
Do you support fundraising and capital readiness?
Yes. We align positioning, milestones, and narrative so investors can underwrite the story — and the team can execute it.
Do you do keynotes, workshops, and podcasts?
Yes. Keynotes and workshops for conferences, corporates, universities, and programs. Podcast/media interviews available. Speaking rates are provided on request.
Two ways to work with me.
Coaching: book directly via TidyCal. Speaking / Podcast: request rates and availability below.
Fastest route: Coaching
Pick a time that works. Your calendar is already connected — it's the quickest way to start.
Follow for clips, insights & updates
Speaking / Podcast request
Speaking rates are available on request. Share context for a fast yes/no.