I partner with ambitious
leaders building ventures
and organizations in Africa
that balance sustainability
with impact!

The Phoenix Story
From Setback to Comeback: A Journey of Resilience
Business failures and personal crises nearly broke me. I've walked the entrepreneurial path through its darkest valleys and highest peaks, learning resilience transforms everything. I now use these experiences to help entrepreneurs transform setbacks into comebacks.

Hi, I'm Liza Akinyi. My entrepreneurial journey has been anything but linear. I've experienced the exhilarating highs of successful ventures and exits, and I've also faced profound challenges—business failures, overwhelming debt, and personal crises that left me feeling completely against the wall.
But in those darkest moments, I discovered something powerful: the decision to reclaim control and transform setbacks into comebacks. This journey of resilience isn't just my personal story—it's the foundation of how I serve entrepreneurs like you.
I've been where you are. I've felt the weight of impossible challenges. And I've discovered that with the right blend of heart and strategy, comeback isn't just possible—it's transformative.

The
Heart + Strategy
Approach
I bring a unique methodology that balances empathy with rigorous analysis—understanding your challenges while delivering the strategic framework to overcome them. Through "Rigor with Respect," I hold you accountable to your vision while providing the support you need to realize it.



My Core Service Offerings
How I Partner With You
approach
My services are designed to meet you where you are on your entrepreneurial journey. With experience across 20+ African countries and a proven track record of mobilizing over $100M in resources, I bring both global perspective and deep local context to your specific challenges.



I help African Founders and Entrepreneurs build sustainable ventures with purpose
Courses
My Courses Help You
Build Impact That Matters
Master storytelling to captivate audiences and integrate ESG principles to build sustainable impact. Transform your African venture with proven frameworks for growth, investment attraction, and measurable change.
Interested?
Begin your transformation!

