Become a Mentor
Share your expertise with aspiring entrepreneurs.
Meet Our Team
Black Founders Studio is guided by a dedicated team and board committed to closing the opportunity gap for Black entrepreneurs in the UK.
Our Founder & CEO
Jemima Antwi | Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jemima founded Black Founders Studio CIC after experiencing firsthand the challenges Black entrepreneurs face in the UK. What began as a personal mission to create the support she needed has grown into a thriving community helping dozens of founders build sustainable businesses.
With a passion for closing the opportunity gap and creating generational impact, Jemima leads BFS with a clear vision: no Black founder should have to build alone.
Our Mentors & Advisors
BFS founders benefit from guidance from experienced entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and industry experts who volunteer their time and expertise.
Our community of mentors includes:
- Serial entrepreneurs with product-based businesses
- Corporate professionals from finance, marketing, and operations
- Legal and compliance experts
- Industry specialists in beauty, wellness, fashion, and consumer goods
Want to Support Our Mission?
We're always looking for passionate individuals who want to contribute to closing the opportunity gap for Black founders.
Join as an Advisor
Provide strategic guidance to our board.
You don’t need to do this alone.
If you’re ready to build something real, and grow as a founder along the way, we’re ready to support you.