Episode 05: More than a Role Model for Other Female Founders in Africa

Creating Markets

IFC talks to Christelle Kwizera about the challenges and rewards of starting Water Access Rwanda in her twenties and the power of skilled storytelling for the success of a start-up. Kwizera also dives into why she’s made it her mission to deconstruct misconceptions about Africa as a market.

For more info on Kwizera and IFC’s programs, see:

• Water Access Rwanda
• Moving Toward Gender Balance in Private Equity and Venture Capital
• Private Equity and Value Creation: A Fund Manager’s Guide to Gender-smart Investing