Youth Innovation Mentor
Startup Educator
Youth Innovation Mentor
Startup Educator
I help high school students and youth programs build entrepreneurial confidence and innovative thinking through real-world startup experience.
Youth Innovation Mentor
Startup Educator
I help high school students and youth programs build entrepreneurial confidence and innovative thinking through real-world startup experience.
Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators — here’s the impact so far
Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators — here’s the impact so far
Students Mentored
Helping young innovators through workshops & competitions.
Students Mentored
Helping young innovators through workshops & competitions.
Workshops
Delivered across schools and youth entrepreneurship hubs.
Workshops
Delivered across schools and youth entrepreneurship hubs.
Startup Experience
Bringing lessons from building and scaling ventures into the classroom.
Startup Experience
Bringing lessons from building and scaling ventures into the classroom.
Global Reach
3 Continents.Sharing entrepreneurial skills with diverse youth worldwide.
Global Reach
3 Continents.Sharing entrepreneurial skills with diverse youth worldwide.
Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators — here’s the impact so far
Students Mentored
Helping young innovators through workshops & competitions.
Workshops
Delivered across schools and youth entrepreneurship hubs.
Startup Experience
Bringing lessons from building and scaling ventures into the classroom.
Global Reach
3 Continents.Sharing entrepreneurial skills with diverse youth worldwide.
INNOVATION RECOGNITION
My work has been recognized by Georgetown University, Poets & Quants, and Washington DC’s Innovator community. These honors celebrate creativity, mentorship, and entrepreneurial hustle, showing what is possible when students dream big and lead.
Student Testimonials
Student Testimonials
Student Testimonials
"Thank you sincerely for your mentorship throughout the week. Your constant encouragement and willingness to offer guidance made a significant difference in my learning experience."
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Jaiden Patel
Class of 2027
"Thank you sincerely for your mentorship throughout the week. Your constant encouragement and willingness to offer guidance made a significant difference in my learning experience."
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Jaiden Patel
Class of 2027
"Thank you sincerely for your mentorship throughout the week. Your constant encouragement and willingness to offer guidance made a significant difference in my learning experience."
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Jaiden Patel
Class of 2027
"I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your mentorship throughout the week. Your support and encouragement not only boosted my confidence but also helped me see the bigger picture when it comes to the inner workings of a business."
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Subin Ko
Class of 2026
"I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your mentorship throughout the week. Your support and encouragement not only boosted my confidence but also helped me see the bigger picture when it comes to the inner workings of a business."
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Subin Ko
Class of 2026
"Thank you so much for all your mentorship this past week. Your encouragement and helpful advice really gave me a fresh outlook on how business logistics work behind the scenes."
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Leah DMello
Class of 2028
"Thank you so much for all your mentorship this past week. Your encouragement and helpful advice really gave me a fresh outlook on how business logistics work behind the scenes."
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Leah DMello
Class of 2028
"I just wanted to say a big thank you for all the guidance you gave me this past week. Your positive encouragement and clear explanations really helped me see how the behind-the-scenes of business logistics work."
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Catherine Huynh
Class of 2025
"I just wanted to say a big thank you for all the guidance you gave me this past week. Your positive encouragement and clear explanations really helped me see how the behind-the-scenes of business logistics work."
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Catherine Huynh
Class of 2025
"Thank you so much for your mentorship this past week. Beyond just the valuable advice, what truly stood out was your genuine kindness and patience. You have a way of making everyone feel comfortable and heard, which makes learning from you not only insightful but also enjoyable. "
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John Collins
Class of 2027
"Thank you so much for your mentorship this past week. Beyond just the valuable advice, what truly stood out was your genuine kindness and patience. You have a way of making everyone feel comfortable and heard, which makes learning from you not only insightful but also enjoyable. "
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John Collins
Class of 2027
SELECTED MEDIA
(2023-2024)
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Teaching & Coaching
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Startups & Innovation
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Recognition & Media
LET'S CONNECT
Tell me what you’re building. I’d love to hear about it and explore how I can help.
Reach me directly at:
Let’s start a conversation.
LET'S CONNECT
Tell me what you’re building. I’d love to hear about it and explore how I can help.
Reach me directly at:
Let’s start a conversation.
LET'S CONNECT
Tell me what you’re building. I’d love to hear about it and explore how I can help.
Reach me directly at:
Let’s start a conversation.
Helping students build entrepreneurial capacity, innovative thinking, and real-world confidence.
© 2025 Dumi Mabhena. All rights reserved.
Helping students build entrepreneurial capacity, innovative thinking, and real-world confidence.
© 2025 Dumi Mabhena. All rights reserved.
Helping students build entrepreneurial capacity, innovative thinking, and real-world confidence.
© 2025 Dumi Mabhena. All rights reserved.