Nampelka is a matchmaking platform that facilitates learning experiences and knowledge creation between entrepreneurs from Africa and international experts.
WHO WE ARE
ABOUT
About Nampelka
Our name, Nampelka, originates from a Mapuche word meaning 'traveler.' Inspired by our own journeys, we embarked on a mission to explore entrepreneurship in Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and Rwanda.
Despite cultural and economic hurdles, we encountered resilient entrepreneurs crafting high-quality natural products. Motivated by our impactful encounters, we envisioned Nampelka as a platform to connect African entrepreneurs with international experts, fostering cross-cultural collaboration.
Our mission is to challenge and rebalance the dynamics between African and Western societies, amplifying Africa's entrepreneurial potential and fostering genuine equality and mutual learning
The Learning Experience
We offer selected learning paths to support our Growers and Enablers during their peer to peer expereince in developing solutions to business challenges in the African market.
The Matchmaking
Leveraging our unique matchmaking formula, carefully developed and tested within our community we create a peer-to-peer learning experience that harnesses complementary skills by pairing two individuals, allowing them to deepen their understanding of each other's cultures while collaborating on an African business challenge
The Community
We are a thriving community comprising African entrepreneurs and international experts. We engage in vibrant discussions and mutual challenges, exploring the application of business modeling, customer experience, go-to-market strategy, branding, and leadership to African enterprises, fostering their prosperity and expansion.
HOW IT WORKS
WHO WE ARE
Our team
Founder & CEO
Alisa Sydow
Co-Founder & Partner
Lara Ermacora
Kenyan advocate
Mary Mwangi