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Keshni Morar

Investment Committee Member at Jozi Angels

Gauteng

Overview 

Keshni Morar is a seasoned Speaker, Venture Builder, and Angel Investor with a strong background in Innovation Consulting and Business Strategy. Currently serving as a Fractional Strategy Officer, she has held key roles such as Managing Director at Founder Institute South Africa and Founder & Managing Director at Investable, showcasing her expertise in startups and growth acceleration. Morar's career highlights include leading the Founder Institute in South Africa and founding Investable, demonstrating her proficiency in early-stage startups, fundraising, and implementing successful go-to-market strategies.

Work Experience 

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Jozi Angels

  • 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.

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Founder Institute

  • 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.

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Investable

  • 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. 🌍

Cure8Health

  • 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.

Styld

  • Founder & Managing Director

    2017 - 2020

    Conceptualized and developed a cutting-edge B2B retail SaaS platform, enabling retailers to enhance their operations and customer experience.

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Vodacom

  • 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.

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Morse Consulting

  • 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.

Morse Design/build specializes in interior design, renovations, and new construction.

andimorsedesign.com
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Accenture

  • Consultant

    2004 - 2006

    Provided advisory on software and technical consulting services to multinational companies in the Financial Services sector.

Accenture Ventures is a venture capital firm arm of Accenture, delivers innovative solutions with strategic partnerships and investments.

accenture.com

NamITech

  • 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.

Network Leadership

  • Assistant Accountant

    2001 - 2003

    Supported direct marketing & selling & operations ensuring up-to-date accounts & accurate month-end reporting to Exco.

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