A Black Excellence Christmas Dinner Celebration

Unleashing Entrepreneurial Potential

Date: 28/10/2023 Time: 6:00 PM 

Location: Stanbrook Abbey Hotel

Why Attend?

During this event, you'll uncover essential insights:

  • Gain Funding Insights: Explore strategic paths for business funding, empowering your journey.

  • Secure Additional Funding: Discover strategic avenues to acquire further funding for your business, empowering your entrepreneurial journey.

  • Secure Lucrative Global Contracts: Gain valuable expertise in securing substantial contracts that can propel your business towards unprecedented success at the national and international levels.

  • AI.Automation for Business: Learn how to supercharge your productivity & profits

  • Foster Growth and Scalability: Learn the art of scaling your business, turning it into a thriving and impactful venture with sustainable growth.

  • Engaging Success Stories: Listen to triumphant tales of Black entrepreneurs conquering challenges, embracing resilience, and achieving milestones. Let these stories fuel your own entrepreneurial potential.

  • Networking: Link with peers, investors, and experts, fostering collaborations that lift your entrepreneurial voyage to new summits

  • Entertainment: Experience a night of entertainment and celebration, featuring performances that showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Black community, adding an element of joy and festivity to the occasion.

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Why Celebrate Black Excellence

To promote inclusivity in the business landscape by embracing diversity within entrepreneurship to foster creativity and illuminate the very best of Black Entrepreneurs in Britain.

Community Development 

When Black entrepreneurs succeed, they often reinvest in their communities, stimulating local economies and empowering others to follow in their footsteps. This ripple effect of economic growth brings prosperity and hope to previously underserved areas.

Economic Empowerment

Economic Empowerment: Black Excellence has become a driving force behind the UK's economic growth. The entrepreneurial ventures led by individuals within the Black community have played a crucial role in boosting various industries, creating jobs, and fostering innovation.

Job Creation

Black-owned businesses have emerged as significant contributors to the labor market. Through these ventures, countless job opportunities have been generated, thereby reducing unemployment rates and elevating the overall standard of living.

Innovation and Diversity

The entrepreneurial ventures born out of Black Excellence have brought fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to a broad range of sectors. Embracing diversity within entrepreneurship fosters creativity and promotes inclusivity in the business landscape.
Fungai Ndemera, a successful multi-entrepreneur, angel investor, business mentor, and STEM ambassador.  She is the tech founder of CheckUp Health, an NHS-approved health AI-driven platform that revolutionises remote monitoring in-home and connects patients with clinicians and professionals. As an immigrant to the UK with limited English and education at the GCSE level and nursing diploma, she overcame these challenges to become a successful businesswoman and innovator, running three successful businesses in the UK. Her CheckUp Health solution has been recognised on the Tech Innovation Framework as one of the key companies supporting Primary Healthcare Services with digital transformation in the UK.

MEET YOUR HOST

GUEST SPEAKERS

 Woman Excel's Founding Director, empowering women to exceed limits and achieve greatness. She brings 18+ years of financial prowess. As MD at WEDB Financial Services, Edna accomplishes remarkable feats.
Starting as a ZB Bank Graduate Trainee in 1998, Edna excelled in diverse roles, pioneering BancABC's Asset Finance in 2010 and leading as Country Head Asset Finance.Edna's unwavering commitment to women's empowerment shapes her career. Through Woman Excel, she equips women with success tools, inspiring them to break barriers. .

Edna Mukurazhizha

A seasoned entrepreneur with 15+ years in SME management and growth. With a fervor for mentorship, Muchada curates tailored programs, actively participating in individuals' quests to fulfill their aspirations. His adept guidance empowers protégés to conquer hurdles and attain greatness. Rooted in entrepreneurial finesse, unwavering dedication, and community enrichment, Muchada stands as a revered mentor and a beacon of inspiration in the corporate realm. Join Muchada to actualize your ambitions and flourish under his trusted leadership.

Muchada Bvunzawabaya

 A seasoned business pro fostering harmony for entrepreneur couples. Osprey - Couples Dynamics' founder, she empowers C-Suite pairs to reclaim business control. With a global career across 5 continents and 40 countries in finance, she enriches clients' lives. A dedicated mother, stepmother, and mentor, she instills entrepreneurial mindsets. From £100 million projects to Amazon bestsellers, Gillian's achievements shine. Proficient in wealth dynamics, digital marketing, and UN's global goals, she co-authored "Wealth Dynamics for Real Estate Investors" with Simon Zutshi. Join Gillian's impactful journey now.

Gillian Andale

The visionary CEO of My Centre Office Ltd, a trailblazer in subscription-based CRM solutions. Championing exceptional customer interactions, he empowers diverse organizations with customer-centric strategies. Sanmi holds a Computer Science degree from Covenant University and an MSc. in Internet Computing from Loughborough University, UK. Thriving in Business Analysis, he spearheads UK-wide digital transformations. Rooted in a vision to streamline customer management, Sanmi's journey embodies efficiency and empowerment. His commitment resonates on esteemed platforms like Plus TV Business News and BusinessDay SME Clinic, inspiring fellow entrepreneurs.

Sanmi Gbadegesin

Jeffrey Williams-Edem

Speaker

Meet Jeffrey Williams-Edem boasts a remarkable career spanning over 16 years in Sales and Business Development, leaving a lasting impact across various sectors such as Consulting, Retail, and Payment Technology. His adept management skills have consistently driven annual business turnovers exceeding $30 million.A distinguished alumnus of Lagos and Columbia Business Schools, Jeffrey's career highlights include spearheading the transformation of digital payments across Africa during his tenure at Interswitch. Furthermore, he successfully managed high-value partnerships bridging the Payment sector between Europe and Africa.Currently affiliated with the Leyton Group, Jeffrey's portfolio focuses on supporting innovative UK-based companies in optimizing their structures and securing essential funding for their projects. With his wealth of experience and strategic insights, Jeffrey Williams-Edem continues to be a driving force in the world of entrepreneurship and business development.

Dr Jaimie Oliver Garande

Speaker

Jaimie, hailing from Leeds, West Yorkshire, is a seasoned commercial lawyer and Chartered Governance Practitioner with over twenty-four years of experience. His expertise centers on commercial property and contracts, holding qualifications as a Legal Practitioner, Notary Public, and Conveyancer in Zimbabwe, along with being a Solicitor in England and Wales.
As the Managing Partner of Gaskins Advisory, a prestigious boutique investment advisory firm based in Dubai, UAE, Jaimie's career has spanned globally, including roles with Fortune 500 giants like FCE Bank plc and Citibank.
A Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CiArb), Jaimie obtained his Advanced Christian Leadership qualification from the renowned Haggai Institute in 2017.Beyond his professional achievements, Jaimie is an advocate for entrepreneurs. With his profound legal and business acumen, he actively mentors and advises emerging entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the intricacies of business law and contracts. Jaimie's guidance has been pivotal in enabling startups to make informed decisions and surmount legal obstacles on their journey to success. His unwavering commitment to nurturing entrepreneurship underscores his dedication to the growth and prosperity of aspiring business leaders worldwide.

Lorraine Gbadegesin

Project Manager


Meet Lorraine. Our Project Manager,a certified business coach with extensive fashion industry experience, demonstrated through her successful brand, Lozboutique. Her versatile background includes finance, project management, and leadership as Deputy Co-chair for ethnicity, race, and culture in an organization. Lorraine's expertise in trend analysis and innovative strategies has made her a trusted advisor for fashion entrepreneurs. Her proven track record in diverse roles showcases her adeptness at managing complex tasks and driving impactful initiatives. With a passion for fostering inclusion, Lorraine's dedication to empowering teams and projects makes her an invaluable asset as a project manager, bringing success and a fresh perspective to every endeavor
Welcome to an extraordinary evening for all men and women that celebrates the unwavering spirit of entrepreneurship and resilience within the Black community. As we emerge triumphant from the trials posed by the pandemic, our businesses have not only regained their footing but have soared, making substantial contributions to the dynamic UK economy. This festive season, we unite to pay homage to the very core of 'Black Excellence' and its profound influence on our economic landscape. Moreover, we recognise the paramount significance of nurturing entrepreneurship within our community