Team

Super team

Built to Back Bold Ideas

At Itanna, our team is more than a support system—we’re co-builders in the journey. From investment strategists to program designers, each member brings deep domain expertise and local insight to help African founders move fast and scale smart.

  • Ready to guide, anytime
  • Backed by years of startup experience
  • Action-oriented and founder-first
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Our superstars

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Ngozi Amadi

Program Director

Ngozi oversees the design and execution of our accelerator program, ensuring every startup receives tailored guidance, resources, and mentorship. With years of experience in entrepreneurship support, she shapes the journey from idea to impact.

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Olivier Rousseau

Mentorship Lead

Olivier connects founders with the right mentors and industry experts. He curates strategic mentorship tracks that match startup needs with real-world experience, helping teams overcome challenges and scale confidently.

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Lebo Nkosi

Investor Relations

Lebo bridges the gap between startups and potential investors. She leads our funding support strategy, manages relationships with VCs and angel investors, and helps founders get pitch-ready and capital-connected.

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Samuel Owusu

Community Manager

Samuel drives engagement and collaboration across our founder community. He organizes events, supports communications, and cultivates a vibrant, inclusive network for knowledge-sharing and support.

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Join Itanna’s innovation ecosystem where startups thrive, scale, and connect with real industry leaders. We back visionaries solving Africa’s toughest challenges.

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We empower Africa’s brightest entrepreneurs through targeted investment, hands-on mentorship, and access to Honeywell Group’s expansive network. From Lagos to the continent and beyond, our mission is to help visionary founders turn bold ideas into scalable, impactful businesses.

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The Enterprise Factory, Iganmu, Lagos, Nigeria