Yemisi Mokuolu
Founder of Hatch Ideas
Yemisi Mokuolu is an award-winning business consultant and producer, recognised for her global impact in business development and the creative industries. As Founder & CEO of Hatch Ideas Worldwide, she supports entrepreneurs to drive social impact and cultural change and specialises in supporting entrepreneurs in the Creative and Cultural Industries. In 2024, she was honoured by Acquisition Magazine as London's ‘Most Instrumental Business Coach’ and listed among the UK's top 100 African business leaders.
Yemisi delivers mentoring and development programmes for clients such as the British Library and the European Commission, nurturing entrepreneurs to develop sustainable ventures. Her areas of expertise include developing business models, grant-fundraising, partnership development and structuring sales strategies. As a producer, Yemisi founded ‘Out of Africa’ (hosted between 2002 and 2010), which led the way for mainstreaming African art and artists in the UK. She also co-founded AsaBaako - Once Dance festival in Ghana and Five Cowries Arts Education Initiative in Nigeria
Yemisi runs the Introduction to Grant Fundraising and The Funding Maze: Who to Approach and When workshops at the Business & IP Centre, guiding entrepreneurs through the complexities of securing funding. Discover what’s coming up and get involved, explore our latest workshops and events now.
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