Entrepreneur · Speaker · Builder

Sharing everything it actually takes.

Entrepreneur, operator, and speaker sharing straight thinking on what it really takes to build and scale a business

Trusted by founders and operators across the world

Work that speaks for itself across multiple continents

10+
Speaking engagements delivered
16
Markets reached directly
15+
Years building businesses
Services

Four ways to engage

Speaking

Tendayi speaks on what building actually looks like — the decisions, the trade-offs, and the things no business book covers.

Newsletter

Straight thinking on entrepreneurship, operations, and building in emerging markets. Published consistently for people who are actually building something.

Advisory & Partnerships

Tendayi works directly with founders and operators on scaling, outsourcing, and execution. If you are building something serious, this is where to start.

Podcast

Real conversations with operators, builders, and thinkers doing the work that rarely gets covered.

Journey

You do not have to inherit greatness. You can build it.

From Head Boy in Harare to building a logistics operation across the UK. From Goldman Sachs graduate to founding Kubatana Online. Tendayi has never waited for the right conditions. He has built through all of them.

What people say

Trusted by founders and event organizers

“Scaling organisations requires more than strategy. It requires dependable people, efficient systems, and consistent leadership. Tendayi brings all three. His ability to support growth while maintaining operational quality has had a measurable impact on
our organisation.”

Curtis Smith
Chief Finance Officer, IDSO

“Tendayi has a way of making growth feel manageable. From our first conversations, his transparency, calm approach, and operational clarity built immediate trust. He doesn’t just create solutions, he creates confidence. The systems and support introduced under his guidance have become invaluable to our business.”

Gemma Griffiths
Founder & Director, Sestra Living UK Ltd.

“What sets Tendayi apart is his ability to understand operational complexity quickly and build practical solutions around it. His thinking goes beyond staffing or processes. He helps businesses create structures that scale, while keeping quality and consistency at
the centre.”

Jim McKnight
Founder, JT Spas UK

“Tendayi leads with a rare balance of empathy and execution. Challenges are handled quickly, communication stays open, and there is a genuine commitment to long term success. His support has played an important role in helping our business grow sustainably.”

Julie Oaktree
Owner, Simple.furniture

“Tendayi approaches business support with a long term mindset. His ability to build trust, identify efficiencies, and put capable people in place has helped us free up valuable time and focus on growth. The impact extends far beyond day to day operations.”

Alan Weir
PacMe, UK

“Working with Tendayi has shown us the value of thoughtful operational leadership. He combines attention to detail with a broader understanding of business growth, helping create processes that improve performance while saving significant time and resources.”

Nigel Taylor
Munch Pack, UK

FAQs

Common questions about speaking, advisory, and working together.

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What do you speak about?

You’ll hear practical conversations about entrepreneurship, operations, scaling, outsourcing, leadership, and building in emerging markets.

Who is your work for?

This is for founders, operators, and teams building real businesses. Especially people navigating growth, complexity, and execution.

Can you book Tendayi for speaking engagements?

Yes. You can enquire about keynotes, panels, workshops, podcasts, and private events through the contact page.

What can you expect from the newsletter?

You’ll receive practical insights, founder lessons, operational thinking, curated resources, and behind the scenes perspectives on building businesses that last.

Where can you listen to the podcast?

Episodes will be available directly through the podcast page and shared across major platforms.

Do you only focus on Africa?

No. The experience comes from building across Africa and other emerging markets like the US & UK, but the lessons apply broadly to founders and operators everywhere.

How do you get in touch?

You can use the contact form to enquire about speaking, partnerships, podcast appearances, or general conversations.