Keshni Morar
Investment Committee Member at Jozi Angels
Keshni Morar
Investment Committee Member at Jozi Angels
Gauteng
Overview
Work Experience
Investment Committee Member
2023 - Current
The Jozi Angel Network is a prominent and dynamic investment group based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It serves as a vital bridge between promising startups and enthusiastic angel investors, fostering growth and innovation within the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. This network offers a platform for budding entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas and business models, seeking financial support, mentorship, and strategic guidance.
Managing Director South Africa
2021
Founder Institute is the world's premier idea-stage accelerator and start-up launch programme. We provide early-stage and aspiring entrepreneurs with the structure, training, mentor feedback, global network, and lifetime of support needed to start an enduring company. Many leaders of the world’s fastest-growing startups have used our program to transition from employee to entrepreneur, test their startup ideas, build a team, get their first customers, raise funding, and more. The current portfolio has an estimated $20 Billion in funds, 80% graduate survival rate (after 5 years) and 3500+ companies launched. Responsible for the operations of the South African chapter.
Founder & Managing Director
2018
We specialise in crafting dynamic programs for early-stage entrepreneurs, visionary investors, and vital support organizations. Let's embark on a journey to amplify your influence and catalyze prosperity across Sub-Saharan Africa. 🌍
Strategic Investment Advisor
2017 - 2023
Provide advice on deal structuring, investments, operations and commercialisation of the cloud based medical practice management software backed by a AI-driven-workflow engine capabilities.
Founder & Managing Director
2017 - 2020
Conceptualized and developed a cutting-edge B2B retail SaaS platform, enabling retailers to enhance their operations and customer experience.
Principal: Group Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions
2011 - 2017
Comprehensive, integrated strategy development from deal structuring to advising business leaders on cost efficiency initiatives & developing growth plans for business units through mergers and acquisition. Won CEO team award for various M&A deals, as well as the development of the Group Strategy in FY2014/15 and again in FY2017/18 for the listing of Vodacom Tanzania on the Dar Es Salaam Stock Exchange and the acquisition of Safaricom in Kenya.
Portfolio Manager : Strategy, Architecture and Planning
2009 - 2011
Led implementation of >200 integration projects with budgets from R50K to R60M with requirements across telco value chain. Directed team of 10 Business Analysts & 4 Project Managers. 20 indirect reports of Developers & Systems Testers.
Senior Management Consultant
2006 - 2009
Led targeted change programmes from cost savings to business integration management for clients including: Liberty Life, Stanlib, Melville Douglas, ABSA Asset Management & Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA). Reported to C-level.
Consultant
2004 - 2006
Provided advisory on software and technical consulting services to multinational companies in the Financial Services sector.
Oracle Business Analyst
2003 - 2004
Analyzed operations for one of the country’s leading firms in manufacturing credit cards & mobile sim cards for largest banks & Telco players across African continent. Shortly after joining, identified as candidate for Fast-track Management Development Programme.
Assistant Accountant
2001 - 2003
Supported direct marketing & selling & operations ensuring up-to-date accounts & accurate month-end reporting to Exco.
Education
Startup Funding
2022 - 2022
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2013 - 2014
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2013 - 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2013 - 2014
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Honors
2008 - 2010
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
1998 - 2002