WHO AM I?
Ecosystem Architect & Institutional Program Consultant| Startup Mentor | Certified Investment Readiness Trainer | Innovation Strategist
I am a dedicated ecosystem builder and entrepreneur committed to driving social impact through technology. As the Co-Founder and CEO of iSpace Foundation, I empower startups and creators across Africa by providing the tools, mentorship, and community needed to scale. My mission is to bridge the gap between local talent and global opportunities.
With over two decades of experience across the UK, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Kenya, and Ghana, I navigate the intersection of technology, media, and concierge lifestyle management to foster innovation. My work focuses on dismantling systemic barriers for underrepresented founders through gender-lens investing and community-led support. By managing impact-driven funds and facilitating strategic partnerships with organizations like the World Bank, GIZ, and UNDP, I transform raw potential into investment-ready ventures.
I believe African ingenuity is the engine for global progress. As a Certified Investment Readiness Trainer and former IDIA Innovation Strategist, I provide the architectural blueprint for sustainable growth, ensuring entrepreneurs build legacies that drive equitable prosperity across the continent.
Contact Info
phone
(+233) 506 556 809
josiah@jkeyison.com
Address
Digital Normard (Where My Client Is)
Core Values
Core values act as my strategic compass. I use them to build immediate trust with clients, align my coaching methodology with their purpose, and ensure every business decision drives meaningful, long-term impact.
Radical Inclusivity
I believe innovation knows no borders. My work is rooted in dismantling systemic barriers and ensuring that underrepresented founders, particularly women and youth have a seat at the table and the resources to lead.
Ecosystem Synergy
Success isn’t a solo sport. I prioritise the Power of the Hub, fostering deep-rooted collaborations between entrepreneurs, investors, and institutions to create a sustainable environment where everyone can thrive.
Purpose-Driven Profit
I advocate for the “Double Bottom Line.” I coach businesses to be both commercially viable and socially responsible, ensuring that every dollar earned contributes to the equitable prosperity of the African continent.
Core Impact & Recognition
Driving measurable growth across the African tech landscape, I combine strategic leadership with proven results. From securing $3+millions in capital to mentoring hundreds of founders, my work is defined by global recognition and sustainable ecosystem development.
SYSTEMS
Build a business that runs smoothly, with or without you
Financials
Create consistent financial results
Employees
Build the right team working the right way
Finding Customers
Find and delight the right customers
I’ve helped hundreds of founders create a business that works
In over 15 years of coaching business owners, I’ve developed a process to solve every business challenge you’re facing. From people to finance and everything in between, I’ve got you covered.
SUDAN ESO SUPPORT
Facilitator
The Sudanese SME Investment Readiness & Capacity Building Program, implemented by MDF Global in partnership with Savannah Innovation Lab, andwith financial and strategic support from GIZ Sudan.
Sudanese SMEs and Entrepreneur Support Organisations (ESOs), particularly in the context ofgrowing economic fragility and disrupted support ecosystems in Sudan.
AFRICA MASTERCLASS
Facilitator
This cohort brings together a dynamic group of entrepreneurs building innovative solutions across food systems, climate resilience, and sustainable agriculture throughout the continent.
STEP PROGRAM
Facilitator
The STEP Bootcamp successfully nurtured 15 high-potential startups across sectors including agritech, recycling, automobile tech, agribusiness, marketing, food, creative, and logistics.
For Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), international agencies, and global foundations, the success of an initiative relies entirely on the strength of its structural design. Whether you are in the formative stages of scoping a new regional intervention or preparing to launch a flagship accelerator, execution requires deep, localized domain expertise.
I partner with senior program directors and managers across the continent to bridge the gap between institutional strategy and measurable on-the-ground impact. If you are currently designing a multi-stakeholder program, scaling a hub framework, or looking for an experienced technical lead, let’s collaborate. I am available to step in as your Lead Program Designer, Master Facilitator, or Fractional Program Director to ensure your next initiative is resilient, compliant, and architected for long-term venture sustainability.
