We are excited to unite Cohort 1 & 2 founders for a 3-day in person event, May 15th–17th, 2025 to reflect on the journey so far, share lessons learned, renew purpose, hold progress pitches, peer learning, and deep exchange for shared growth. What a line up.😁 See you there!

Our talent manager Ruthie at Rootical led Cohort 1 on Embracing Failure, using 5R Matrix & Failure Maps to turn fear into fuel. Rootical normalizes failure for growth, reflecting on Cohort 1’s 20month journey. Highs & lows Do they cope, fight, flee or freeze?

From farmer in Masulita to CEO of Eden Seeds, liam Emir transforms Uganda’s agriculture. 🌱🇺🇬 As a purpose-driven entrepreneur, he connects farmers to indigenous seeds adapted to Uganda’s soils and climate, enhancing biodiversity, climate resilience, and food sovereignty.

7% of Ugandan women entrepreneurs get formal financing, own 39% of business - World Bank @RooticalAfrica empowers women founders in with G4G #BoldWomenRootedGrowth via support, leadership circles, & trust-building. Her rise lifts us all. For more👉 bit.ly/4kSJQ8U

“Agriculture is Uganda’s backbone.” Sounds familiar? In the budget, it gets 3% while 65% of Ugandans depend on it and 26% children are stunted. Should we wait for more funds? NO! Act now Rootical starts from ground with purpose driven individuals who regenerate livelihoods.

Hip hip hooray! Happy B-day to Our Talent Alchemist! ✨ Today, we celebrate your magic at Rootical — turning potential into gold, ideas into brilliance, challenges into triumphs. Your energy transforms, and your presence is a treasure. May your year be extraordinary!!!

We’re wrapping up Girls for Girls with our second cohort of Rootical Female Founders! After weeks of insight, courage, and growth they’re graduating boldly. From “Can I?” to “Watch me.” Now it’s time to build, shine, and take up space. Congratulations, queens, you did it!🎉

Work without play makes a business builder a dull entrepreneur. We are taking a mindful pause with our founders in residence to rest and reconnect. To ask: Who am I in a team? A strategist? A visionary? A quiet anchor? Because great businesses start with self-aware founders.

Girls for Girls mentorship at Rootical wraps up, empowering female founders with insights to lead, build, and thrive. Wisdom grows when shared whether you're a business builder, aspiring leader, or finding your purpose, this is for you.

“There’s no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” – Michelle Obama 💪 In our final Girls session, @CarolyneBusingye reminded us: ✨ Leadership is service ✨ Leadership is authenticity ✨ Leadership is visibility This is just the beginning. #WomenInLeadership #Founders