Seeds of Fortune Inc. 2025 Girls Start Up Global Tech & Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, plus Launch of Mentorship Program with Ghana Girls Connect

Seeds of Fortune Inc. hosted its second Girls Start Up Global Tech & Entrepreneurship Bootcamp at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in Accra. Fifteen young women, aged 16 to 20, were selected to participate in this intensive three-day overnight accelerator program, designed to fast-track their business ideas into viable ventures .​

The bootcamp offered participants hands-on training in business development, website creation, and digital tools, complemented by a visit to Toyota Ghana Headquarters for industry exposure . The program culminated in a pitch competition, where participants presented their social impact-driven business concepts for a chance to win a 5,000 GHS prize.​This initiative aligns with Seeds of Fortune Inc.'s mission to empower young women of color globally by providing financial literacy, mentorship, and educational resources .​

Learn about their growth, impact and achievements below with links to their Business Presentations

The 2024 Girls Startup Global Tech & Entrepreneurship Cohort

• Sarah Serwaa Appiah, Startup Business: Sassy Croche & Dyes

• Emmanuella Boadi, Startup Business: Bin-Go

• Alexis Barne, Startup Business:  VELOCE

• Tolhatu Issah, Startup Business:  Grainwell

• Nancy Offeibea, Startup Business: Pure Eco-box

• Richeal Streetor, Startup Business:  Dialysis Ease Ghana Limited

• Davina Nana Ama Nkrumah-Buansi, Startup Business: DD Automobile D Transport Services

• Victoria Frimpong, Startup Business: Deyoke Foods

  
  

• Emmanuella Anyomi, Startup Business: Thread n Tuck

• Hilda Akaba, Startup Business: Nutty Delight

• Precious Obboh Mensah, Startup Business:  Gamehub

• Emmanuella Asiedua Agyemang, Startup Business:  Nasha's Shito

• Agnes Owusu Agyemang, Startup Business: Hibi Tea

• Phebe Awah, Startup Business:  Greenloop

• Miklin Gyanwa Anguah-Mante, Startup Business: Awa Beadbliss

  
  

As part of the program, each scholar is currently receiving 6 months of mentorship — a powerful step toward nurturing the next generation of women leaders in business. Seeds of Fortune has partnered with Ghana Girls Connect to launch the inaugural mentorship program for the 2024 Ghana Business Accelerator cohort. This initiative builds on the momentum of the December 2024 Accelerator, bringing together 14 accomplished mentors to guide, support, and empower the newest class of Ghana Scholars.

Each mentor has been carefully matched with a scholar, creating an intentional space for cross-generational dialogue, professional development, and personal growth. With a shared mission of expanding access to economic opportunity for young women, this mentorship program marks a significant milestone in our commitment to fostering global sisterhood and long-term success.

The Mentors

• Bridgette Manful, Founder & Executive President of Ghana Girls Connect, Co-Founder of She Builds Agency, Link to website

• Maureen Carter, Global Design Leader (Nike, BET Networks, MTV, Nickelodeon), Link to website

• Sonia Dowuona, MBA, MBA, Operations Director at The Alliance for Media Arts + Culture, Treasurer for Ghana Girls Connect

• Dr. Delia Gillis, Professor Emeritus History & Africana Studies; Co-Founder & Managing Director, Eye Adom Travel; Host, The Hospitality Insider Podcast, Link to website

• Tytiana Payne, Educator

• Nana Akua Brookman, Grants and Development Associate

• Giovanna Baisie-Arthur, M.S, LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

• Martha Asare, Research Data Scientist

• Yvonne Mensah, CPA, Finance Transformation Professional, PWC

• Naadja Barnor, Senior Business Analyst

• Marielle Keziah Apronti, CEO/Founder Lux Life Label, Link to website

• Ayesha Abdallah, Speech Language Pathologist

• Alexandra Osudoh, Founder and Brand Designer, Link to website

• Nervisa Oteng-Ababio, Assistant Manager at PwC Ghana , Content Creator and Skincare Enthusiast