About Us 🙌

Building Execution Capacity Across Africa.

We bring cognitive science, execution systems, and contextual expertise together to transform ambition into sustainable results — for individuals and organizations alike.

“Kayowa Ventures transformed our startup journey. Their strategic support and vibrant community were catalysts for our success.”

Welcome to Kayowa. Where intention meets execution. Where startups thrive! We empower your innovation, redefining entrepreneurship.

Kayowa is an executive functioning and productivity consulting firm that builds execution capacity at two levels, the brain and the system. We partner with ambitious professionals, students, entrepreneurs, corporates, and government institutions to close the gap between what people know and what they consistently do.
Most consulting firms address strategy. We address the deeper layer, the cognitive skills and organizational systems that determine whether the strategy actually gets implemented. Planning, prioritization, emotional regulation, task initiation, decision architecture, and accountability systems are our territory.

Mission and Core Values at Kayowa.

Our mission is crystal clear: we are dedicated to empowering startups and propelling them toward unprecedented success. We strive to cultivate an innovative ecosystem where groundbreaking ideas are transformed into thriving businesses.

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Innovation for Progress
Embrace creative thinking for continual progress in the dynamic business landscape.
2

Empower Startups
Champion startup success through tailored resources, mentorship, and unwavering support.
3

Collaborate for Success
Foster success through a collaborative culture, encouraging partnerships and community.

Our Journey.

From identifying the execution gap to building Africa’s leading executive functioning consultancy.

Inception

Catalyst was born in 2018, founded by a group of visionary entrepreneurs united by a shared mission to redefine startup support.

2018 Dawn of Catalyst

2019 Laying the Foundation

Early Growth

Catalyst focused on building its core programs and expanding its mentor network. Early partnerships were formed, helping the first wave of startups validate ideas and gain real market traction.

Adapting & Scaling

In a year of global uncertainty, Catalyst adapted fast. Digital-first programs were launched, allowing founders from around the world to connect, learn, and grow without limits.

2020 Strength Through Change

Meet The People Behind Catalyst.

We come from different backgrounds, but there is one thing that brings us all together: we live and breathe web3.

Catalyst Founder

Anthony Ryan

Anthony is the founder of Catalyst. The fund was launched to invest, incubate, and accelerate the next generation of projects.

Mechanism Designer

Levi Rybalov

Levi is Head of Research at Catalyst. His primary focus is on mechanism design and multi-agent crypto economic protocols.

Investment Analyst

Archie Whitford

Archie is the fund’s analyst fresh out of a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne.

A Vision for Global Innovation & Inclusivity.

Catalyst envisions a future where innovation knows no bounds, and every startup has the potential to redefine industries. Our aspirations revolve around.

Sustains Future

Eco boosted triumph for Catalyst fuels startups, marrying economic success with positive impacts on the environment and society, fostering sustainability.

Global Reach

Catalyst envisions expand its footprint worldwide, connecting startups and mentors globally to create a collaborative network transcending borders.

Innovation Hub

At the fore front of technology global, Catalyst focuses on nurturing startups pushing boundaries, ensuring they remain leaders in tech innovation.