About us
About
Who We Are
Startup Bodyshop is an entrepreneurship support organization dedicated to:
- Empowering MSMEs across Sierra Leone to start and grow their businesses.
- Delivering hands-on and outcome-oriented support.
- Providing investment readiness support and access to finance.
- Driving inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Mission
Empower Sierra Leonean entrepreneurs with tools, networks, and support to start, grow, and sustain successful businesses.
Vision
Become Sierra Leone’s foremost entrepreneurship support organization, accelerating growth, profitability, and resilience of startups and SMEs.
Our Origin
Founded in 2011, Startup Bodyshop began as a radio and TV program designed to energize audiences to take responsibility for creating the future they want. It grew to become Sierra Leone’s most-watched TV program, winning several awards and inspiring thousands of entrepreneurs.
Our Journey
From broadcast inspiration to hands-on enterprise support, Startup Bodyshop has evolved into a leading entrepreneurship accelerator, recognized for impact and innovation.
Meet Our Team
Joseph Abass Bangura
Chief Executive Officer
Bashir Muhammad Idris
Managing Partner
Sylvester Johnson
Admin & Operations Director
Foday Kamara
Programs Manager
Henretter Pamella Haruna
Marketing and Communications Manager
Fuad Bawoh
Senior Finance Officer
Susan Beatrice Kanu
Business Development Support Officer
Erika Hamilton-Kamara
Finance Officer
Michael Kargbo
Facility Manager
Our Experiences
We regularly host and participate in programs and events that build capacity, drive innovation, and empower entrepreneurs, such as:
IOM Business Skills Training (2024)
UNDP Innovation Challenge (2025)
Professional Skills Program at Limkokwing University Career Fair (2024)
ITC Ready Salone Freelancing Lecture (2025)
Startup Bodyshop Strategy Validation Workshop (2025)
MOCT Tech Summit: Personal Branding Session (2025)
