Entrepreneurs
Our Entrepreneurs
Asha Mwanaisha Krishnan
(Kenya)
Selling Belief: Asha Krishnan’s Inspiring Journey
About Asha Krishnan
Meet Asha Krishnan, a visionary leader, investor, mentor, and Co-founder of Global Synergy. Born and raised in Kenya, Asha’s journey from surviving on less than a dollar a day to leading a global business is truly inspiring.
Early Struggles and Entrepreneurial Spirit
Growing up in a single-parent household, Asha faced the challenges of poverty. Determined to provide her two daughters with the education she never had, she started a small business. However, limited knowledge and self-confidence initially hindered her success.
Transformation through Entrepreneurship
Introduced to entrepreneurship, Asha’s life took a turn. Despite initial self-doubt, a training event in Thailand became a turning point. Recognizing her mission and values, Asha made a lifelong commitment to business.
Empowering Others
Asha’s newfound belief in entrepreneurship empowered her to team up with like-minded individuals. Together, they provide hope, education, and unwavering support to those seeking positive change in Africa and beyond.
Finding a Better Way
From Housewife to Entrepreneur, Asha’s journey began in Embu, Kenya, challenging cultural norms that downplayed education for girls. Transforming from various jobs to a fitness instructor after a weight loss journey.
Discovery of Entrepreneurship
In her pursuit of ways to earn income and change her life, Asha actively sought opportunities. Discovering entrepreneurship as a path to financial independence, she delved into a world driven by personal growth and economic empowerment. Initially uncertain, an event dedicated to learning ignited her confidence in business, propelling her beyond fears and insecurities.
Commitment and Growth
Asha’s commitment to entrepreneurship led to exponential growth. Guided by mentors and inspired by others’ success, she built a global business, breaking barriers and empowering others to achieve success.
Overcoming Poverty: A Vision for Change
Asha’s story goes beyond personal success; it’s a commitment to lifting others out of poverty. Through innovative approaches, including empowering individuals with entrepreneurship skills, Asha strives to change mindsets and create opportunities in a continent where many still live on less than a dollar a day.
Swarna Krishnan
(Kenya)
Empowering Entrepreneurs for Global Change
Meet Swarna Krishnan, Co-Founder & Visionary of Global Synergy. Her journey embodies entrepreneurial excellence and an unwavering commitment to global transformation.
The Engineer Turned Entrepreneur
From an Engineering background to becoming an Entrepreneur with over a decade of experience, Swarna’s career is a compelling tale of hope, bold decision-making, challenges conquered, and remarkable success. She passionately believes that true success isn’t merely a destination; it’s the journey itself—a transformation that mirrors who you become.
Empowering the Next Generation
Swarna’s true passion is enabling others to embrace entrepreneurship. She envisions a world where every individual has the opportunity to transform their dreams into reality. Through Global Synergy, she provides the guidance, mentorship, and resources to foster a community of aspiring entrepreneurs who dare to dream big.
Global Impact
Beyond entrepreneurship, Swarna is committed to creating a better, more empowered world. She firmly believes that entrepreneurs have the power to reshape the world. She sees entrepreneurship as a universal language, capable of transcending cultural and linguistic barriers. Her work extends across borders, driven by the shared vision of a more positive and impactful global community. Join Swarna Krishnan and Global Synergy in rewriting the future where entrepreneurship is a force for personal success and a powerful catalyst for positive global change.
Nuwan Hettiarachchi
(Thailand)
After a decade of building businesses around the world, Nuwan has decided to shift his focus. He now shares his passion by helping others. His ramp-up process is designed to empower your team and support you in achieving success in your business.
While many mentors may be knowledgeable about business, few have actually practiced or built real businesses themselves. They often regurgitate textbook theories, expecting you to follow them and see results. Mr. Nuwan refers to these individuals as “fake teachers.” He not only talks the talk but walks the walk, understanding what truly works in the 21st century. He is also aware that many textbooks have become outdated due to rapid technological advancements.
Having the right business mentor is crucial for your success, and it is a privilege to have him guiding you as you take your business to the next level.
Nuwani Samaranayaka
(Sri Lanka)
Women entrepreneurs are stronger and have more willpower. They go along the way handling all hurdles, all hardships, and burdens. Managing, governing, controlling and applying all the skills they have to create something that is life-changing. So as such a successful business women and an entrepreneur Miss. Nuwani Samaranayaka always wanted to share a lesson specially with the small girls who’re having big dreams & burning desire, “Success is something within you.You can’t find it from the outside. So if you want to find the “success” hidden in you, start believing in your dreams as the first step. Don’t let anyone break your dreams. There is nothing impossible. Remember, the day you stop believing in yourself and your dreams, that’s the end of everything. So as a little girl who had the same dreams like you I would like to wish you all the best for all of you to achieve more and more dreams in your life. Onepercentclub is one of the great opportunities which you can have to become a most successful businessman or businesswoman in future. Good luck for all of my brothers and sisters! “
Anne Wanjiru Gatende
(Kenya)
From Academia to Entrepreneurship
Anne is an edu-tech entrepreneur whose journey started as an academician and a professional as a university professor to a business owner.
A Successful Entrepreneur
Anne comes from a family of business owner parents and has had the opportunity to see business make a bigger difference in life over a lifetime Anne believes that entrepreneurship is a way to bring order into the chaotic life of financial challenges experienced by almost everyone. Anne sees the value of seizing various entrepreneurial opportunities as a way to solve problems, create dignity and reduce injustice in society.
A passionate Trainer and Educator
Anne is the founder of Virtual Learning Solutions, an education social enterprise that seeks to digitally empower millions of people one household at a time. Anne has trained thousands of people to become active entrepreneurs and to become digitally empowered which she believes reduces the digital divide that hampers the grabbing of digital opportunities available on the internet in the 21st century.
Jackie Nyamwenje
(Uganda)
Jackie, coming from an accounting background, believes that entrepreneurship is a calling and a responsibility to help solve other people’s problems. She emphasizes that the more problems we solve or the more people we help, the more accomplished we get. According to her, anyone and anybody, regardless of their background, nationality, color, or creed, can become entrepreneurs and be successful.
Jackie views the journey to success as a process of patterns and principles. She believes that understanding what to do, when to do it, how to do it, where to do it, with whom, and why you do it is key to success. She emphasizes the importance of embracing the process, which involves unlearning, learning, relearning and applying oneself, as well as enduring the process by consistently applying oneself regardless of the circumstances or results. According to her, embracing and enduring the process is what leads to success, and money and fame are byproducts of who you become.
She attributes her achievements to several qualities, including love, belief, commitment, discipline, service above self, and a never-give-up attitude. These qualities have played a significant role in shaping her path to success. Jackie leads by example, inspiring and motivating others to act on and achieve their goals and dreams.
Building strong connections with people and treating them with respect is another important aspect of Jackie’s approach. She believes in fostering strong relationships and serving as a positive influence to bring out the best in people. This approach helps create a supportive and empowering environment where individuals can thrive and reach their full potential.
Maria Kaburu
(Kenya)
Maria is a business owner/entrepreneur with four decades of experience from the Banking Industry.
She spent all those years not just keeping custody of peoples’ money but also as a promoter of Financial Literacy and the Savings Culture in the society.
This part of her work exposed her to the financial challenges experienced by many not just due to limited resources but also due to lack of knowledge. Thus upon her transition from employment (Retirement) in 2021, she has committed herself to Influencing and inspiring both the employed and unemployed in the direction of Entrepreneurship.
This time she is not only promoting the savings culture But a System to generate Income and grow it into Investments, a gateway to Financial Freedom.
Jane Wambui Kariuki
(Kenya)
Jane is a spirited individual who has embraced the art of reinvention in her career journey. Formerly working as a flight attendant, she embarked on a path of entrepreneurship after recognizing the incredible potential it held for personal and financial growth.
Driven by her own determination to elevate herself financially, Jane delved into the world of business, captivated by the idea of empowering others to overcome their financial difficulties through entrepreneurship. Today, she is a dedicated entrepreneur on a mission to share her knowledge and experiences with others, helping them navigate the challenging terrain of business and financial independence.
Jane’s vibrant and enterprising nature enables her to connect with individuals from all walks of life, inspiring them with her own success story and providing them with practical strategies to achieve their own dreams. With unwavering passion and a genuine desire to make a positive impact, Jane has become a trusted mentor for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking guidance and guidance on their own financial journeys.
With her infectious energy and unwavering determination, she is a beacon of hope for those seeking a way out of financial difficulties and onto a path of self-reliance and success.
Catherine Kirori
(Kenya)
Catherine is an accomplished financial analyst, process manager, and investment advisor. She has a keen eye on details, analytical mind and a great executor. She has great ideas and vision on current and future trends. She has the ability to breakdown events, process and relate the same to the end result.
Catherine is an entrepreneur who sees limitless potential in herself and others.
Francis Karanja
(Kenya)
Francis is an accomplished business manager in the area of sales, marketing and product development. He has an eye for challenging the status quo and thinking differently. As an agronomist and plant health expert he uses his knowledge to uplift farmers and business owners.
A team player, empathetic, visionary and strategic thinker. He is an accomplished entrepreneur who supports other people to take this journey of success.