Hello African Catalyst,

Today, the intersection of tech and sales or business development is more critical than ever. With customer expectations rising, the ability to deliver personalized, results-driven sales experiences is becoming a key differentiator.

This is why I’m excited to announce that we’ve opened applications for our new Sales Success Fellowship.

This 4-week experiential fellowship, a shift from our startup and VC-focused programs, is tailored specifically for individuals with 1-2 years of customer service or sales experience.

Our new fellowship is an opportunity to break into sales with a clear focus on mastering essential tools like CRM systems, process management and achieving sales targets.

We designed this fellowship to address a real pain point: many talented customer service professionals are eager to grow into sales roles but lack the structured training and hands-on experience to make the leap.

This fellowship bridges that gap, offering both a supportive environment and practical, industry-relevant skills. For companies, this means access to a new wave of highly motivated, sales-ready talent equipped to hit the ground running and contribute to the company’s success.

Applications are now open.

Until next time,
Anthea
Head of Operations

VC Fellowship - Cohort 6 Underway

The first two weeks of our VC fellowship featured engaging conversations between our lecturers and fellows. Our lecturer lineup for the first half of the fellowship is inspiring:

• Philani Mzila, Investment Manager at 54 Collective
• Thaheer Mullins, Partner at Savant
• Dolapo Morgan, Investor at Ventures Africa,
• and our very own Luke Mostert, Co-founder and CSO at CatalyzU.

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Please email Chuma Gqola on [email protected] if you’re looking to hire or get hired.

Who is Tony Onwukwe?
I am Tony Onwukwe, a Product Manager and the Founder of KeekStat Education, an education company dedicated to advancing business and entrepreneurial growth through next-generation business education. With a background across various product domains, I am driven by a deep passion for building innovative, customer-centric solutions that exceed user expectations.

One career highlight since completing the CatalyzU fellowship?
I started KeekStat, providing strategic business education to startups and SMEs to help them do business in the current digitised business landscape.

What's one trend you're currently obsessed with?
Artificial Intelligence and its applications.

Any lightbulb moments during the Fellowship?
Understanding the deal flow process and steps before capital is deployed. Also undertaking the influence of mandates and thesis in VC investment.

The type of person you would like to have coffee with next and why?
I would love to have a chat with Iyin Aboyeji of Accelerate Africa and former CEO of Flutterwave and Andela. I love his passion and impact and would love to hear about lessons on venture building.

One piece of advice for incoming fellows?
Stay focused and participate. And most importantly, make friends.

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