Freelance Educator

Startup Mentor

Business Coach

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I’m Dumi Mabhena — a three-time startup founder and Georgetown MBA passionate about sparking creativity and innovation in young people. I bring real-world startup lessons into classrooms and programs, helping students develop entrepreneurial confidence and practical skills to build boldly.

FAQ

Got questions? You’re not the first. Here’s everything you need to know before reaching out or booking a consultation.

Who do you work with?

I work with high school students, youth programs, and education-focused organizations. Through workshops, coaching, and pitch competitions, I help young people build confidence and entrepreneurial skills.

What’s your background with entrepreneurship?

I’ve co-founded three ventures across the U.S., South Africa, and Zimbabwe. I’ve also led workshops and coaching sessions with programs like Techstars, Joshua’s Business Academy, and Leadership Initiatives, making business education feel relevant and inspiring.

Can you speak or coach at our school or event?

Absolutely. I’m available for in-person and virtual engagements depending on the timing and location. Reach out through the contact form — I’d love to hear what you’re working on and see how I can support your students.

Do you offer long-term program partnerships?

Yes. I often collaborate with schools and youth orgs over the course of a semester or summer, especially in pitch-focused or innovation-based programs. If you’re building something long-term, I’d be excited to talk.

What makes your approach different from other entrepreneurship educators?

I combine startup experience from three continents with a passion for youth empowerment. I’ve built companies, raised funding, worked in accelerators, and coached founders — and I bring that energy into every classroom or workshop. My goal is to help students see themselves as builders.

Who do you work with?

I work with high school students, youth programs, and education-focused organizations. Through workshops, coaching, and pitch competitions, I help young people build confidence and entrepreneurial skills.

What’s your background with entrepreneurship?

I’ve co-founded three ventures across the U.S., South Africa, and Zimbabwe. I’ve also led workshops and coaching sessions with programs like Techstars, Joshua’s Business Academy, and Leadership Initiatives, making business education feel relevant and inspiring.

Can you speak or coach at our school or event?

Absolutely. I’m available for in-person and virtual engagements depending on the timing and location. Reach out through the contact form — I’d love to hear what you’re working on and see how I can support your students.

Do you offer long-term program partnerships?

Yes. I often collaborate with schools and youth orgs over the course of a semester or summer, especially in pitch-focused or innovation-based programs. If you’re building something long-term, I’d be excited to talk.

What makes your approach different from other entrepreneurship educators?

I combine startup experience from three continents with a passion for youth empowerment. I’ve built companies, raised funding, worked in accelerators, and coached founders — and I bring that energy into every classroom or workshop. My goal is to help students see themselves as builders.

Who do you work with?

I work with high school students, youth programs, and education-focused organizations. Through workshops, coaching, and pitch competitions, I help young people build confidence and entrepreneurial skills.

What’s your background with entrepreneurship?

I’ve co-founded three ventures across the U.S., South Africa, and Zimbabwe. I’ve also led workshops and coaching sessions with programs like Techstars, Joshua’s Business Academy, and Leadership Initiatives, making business education feel relevant and inspiring.

Can you speak or coach at our school or event?

Absolutely. I’m available for in-person and virtual engagements depending on the timing and location. Reach out through the contact form — I’d love to hear what you’re working on and see how I can support your students.

Do you offer long-term program partnerships?

Yes. I often collaborate with schools and youth orgs over the course of a semester or summer, especially in pitch-focused or innovation-based programs. If you’re building something long-term, I’d be excited to talk.

What makes your approach different from other entrepreneurship educators?

I combine startup experience from three continents with a passion for youth empowerment. I’ve built companies, raised funding, worked in accelerators, and coached founders — and I bring that energy into every classroom or workshop. My goal is to help students see themselves as builders.

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Tell me what you’re building. I’d love to hear about it and explore how I can help.

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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.

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Helping students build entrepreneurial capacity, innovative thinking, and real-world confidence.

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Helping students build entrepreneurial capacity, innovative thinking, and real-world confidence.

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