Experience
15+ Years
Supporting entrepreneurship development, business growth, financial literacy, and inclusive economic development.
Entrepreneurship • Finance • Business Growth
Empowering Entrepreneurs. Unlocking Capital. Building Businesses That Scale.
Meet Matthew Philip Nse — an Entrepreneurship Development Specialist, Financial Literacy Trainer, Business Development Consultant, and ecosystem builder committed to helping entrepreneurs transform bold ideas into sustainable, investment-ready businesses.
The Person Behind the Practice
Entrepreneurship Development Specialist & Business Growth Consultant
Empowering Entrepreneurs. Unlocking Capital. Building Businesses That Scale.
I am an Entrepreneurship Development Specialist, Financial Literacy Trainer, Business Development Consultant, and ecosystem builder with over 15 years of experience helping entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses, access finance, and unlock growth opportunities across Africa.
My work brings together entrepreneurship education, strategic business advisory, financial capability development, investment readiness, and ecosystem partnerships to help founders build businesses that can grow, compete, and create jobs.
I believe that entrepreneurship is more than starting a business. It is about building sustainable enterprises, solving meaningful problems, creating economic opportunities, and contributing to Africa's long-term development.
Location: Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
Email: info@matthewphilipnse.com
Phone: +2348057993277
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Experience & Impact
Turning entrepreneurial potential into measurable progress.
My professional journey is centred on building entrepreneurial capacity, expanding access to finance, and creating opportunities for businesses and the communities they serve.
Entrepreneurship
10,000+ Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs supported through incubator, accelerator, and financial inclusion programmes at Shecluded.
Funding Access
$2 Million+
Funding facilitated for women-led businesses through entrepreneurship and financial inclusion initiatives.
Grant Development
$700,000 Approx.
Grant proposals contributed to that secured funding for impact programmes.
Business Advisory
Startups & MSMEs
Helping businesses strengthen their models, improve financial readiness, and prepare for growth.
Ecosystem Development
Africa-Wide Impact
Building partnerships that connect entrepreneurs with capital, markets, knowledge, and opportunities.
Professional Journey
Building stronger founders and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Throughout my career, I have worked at the intersection of entrepreneurship development, business advisory, financial inclusion, and ecosystem partnerships. My focus is to ensure that entrepreneurs receive the practical support, knowledge, relationships, and resources needed to move from ideas to sustainable businesses.
Entrepreneurship Specialist — ALX Africa
I currently serve as an Entrepreneurship Specialist at ALX Africa, where I support the development of founders and emerging businesses. My work includes designing entrepreneurship initiatives, strengthening ecosystem partnerships, connecting entrepreneurs to funding and market opportunities, and contributing to programmes that promote sustainable enterprises and job creation across the continent.
- Designing and supporting entrepreneurship development initiatives.
- Strengthening relationships across the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- Connecting founders to relevant funding and market opportunities.
- Supporting programmes that encourage sustainable business growth.
- Contributing to entrepreneurship outcomes and job creation.
Former Program Director — Shecluded
As Program Director at Shecluded, I led the design and implementation of incubator, accelerator, and financial inclusion programmes that supported more than 10,000 entrepreneurs across Africa.
I also facilitated access to more than $2 million in funding for women-led businesses and contributed to grant proposals that secured approximately $700,000 for impact programmes.
- Programme design, implementation, and delivery.
- Entrepreneurship incubation and acceleration.
- Financial inclusion and funding access initiatives.
- Support for women-led businesses and inclusive enterprise development.
- Grant proposal development and impact programme support.
Business Development Service Provider — EDC, Pan-Atlantic University
As a Business Development Service Provider (BDSP) with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Pan-Atlantic University, I mentor entrepreneurs and contribute to enterprise development programmes. I help business owners assess their operations, improve their strategies, strengthen business models, and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.
Consulting Experience — Simply Exponential Consult Limited & Deloitte Nigeria
My consulting experience includes delivering entrepreneurship curricula, business advisory, investment readiness support, gender inclusion initiatives, and business plan development. These engagements have strengthened my ability to work with entrepreneurs and organisations on practical enterprise development challenges.
Career History
Professional experience
A career spanning entrepreneurship development, programme leadership, business advisory, consulting, and inclusive economic growth.
Entrepreneurship Specialist
ALX Africa · Full-time
Design and deliver high-impact entrepreneurship programmes that support founders from ideation through venture growth. Collaborate with ecosystem partners, investors, corporates, and development organizations to expand opportunities for entrepreneurs and strengthen the startup ecosystem.
Responsibilities include founder acquisition and engagement, programme execution, partnership development, ecosystem events, venture support, and connecting founders with funding, markets, mentorship, and growth opportunities. Use data and insights to improve programme outcomes, founder success, and ecosystem impact.
External Consultant
Applinet Technology · Self-employed
Provides external consulting support to the technology company, contributing business and strategic perspectives to its work with clients and enterprise development initiatives.
Business Development Service Provider
Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University
Supports enterprise development through business consulting, business analysis, and practical guidance that helps entrepreneurs assess their businesses, strengthen operating models, and identify growth opportunities.
Founder
Exclusive Treat Consulting · Full-time
Leads a consulting practice focused on business advisory, business analysis, and helping enterprises develop clearer strategies and stronger foundations for sustainable growth.
Senior Consultant
Giving to the Needies Mission International (GINMI) · Contract
Supports the organization in designing and delivering high-quality care and impactful programmes for children, older people, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups. Focuses on strategic guidance, operational excellence, and sustainable social impact in Nigeria.
Director of Program
Shecluded
Oversaw the design, implementation, and scaling of strategic programmes advancing women's financial inclusion. Led programme development, partnership engagement, and performance management to deliver measurable impact while aligning initiatives with organizational goals and long-term growth.
Business Development and Program Manager
Shecluded
Contributed to business development and programme delivery, including facilitation, programme design, stakeholder coordination, and initiatives supporting women's financial inclusion and enterprise growth.
Senior Consultant
Simply Exponential Consult Limited
Delivered consulting support focused on business development and enterprise improvement, helping organizations and entrepreneurs work through business challenges and growth priorities.
My Consulting Practice
Helping businesses become market-ready and investment-ready.
Through Exclusive Treat Consulting Ltd, I support startups, entrepreneurs, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with practical business solutions designed to improve performance, attract investment, and accelerate sustainable growth.
Business Diagnostics
Assessing business models, operations, market positioning, financial performance, and growth challenges to identify practical opportunities for improvement.
Business Planning
Developing structured business plans that clarify objectives, target markets, operating models, resource requirements, and growth strategies.
Financial Modelling
Supporting financial projections, budgeting, revenue analysis, cash-flow planning, and financial decision-making.
Pitch Deck Development
Helping founders communicate their business opportunity, value proposition, traction, financial potential, and investment requirements to prospective investors.
Grant Advisory
Supporting grant opportunity assessment, proposal development, programme alignment, and the presentation of credible impact objectives.
Growth Strategy
Helping businesses identify expansion opportunities, strengthen market positioning, improve execution, and establish measurable growth priorities.
Education & Professional Development
Grounded in finance, economics, and enterprise development.
My academic background provides a foundation for understanding financial systems, business performance, economic development, and the conditions that enable enterprises to grow.
M.Sc. in Finance
University of Lagos
B.Sc. in Economics
Lagos State University
Professional Practice
I am a certified Financial Literacy Trainer and work in entrepreneurship development and business advisory. My professional practice combines financial knowledge, enterprise development, mentorship, and practical business support.
Mentorship, Review & Judging
Contributing to Africa's entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Beyond my consulting and programme leadership responsibilities, I contribute to entrepreneurship initiatives as a mentor, reviewer, and judge. These roles allow me to support founders, assess business opportunities, share practical insights, and contribute to the development of entrepreneurial talent.
Tony Elumelu Foundation
Entrepreneurship ecosystem participation.
Enterprise Development Centre
Enterprise development and entrepreneur mentorship.
FATE Foundation
Entrepreneurship development and founder support.
Cherie Blair Foundation
Participation in initiatives supporting entrepreneurs.
Rome Business School Nigeria
Entrepreneurship and business ecosystem engagement.
Mandela Washington Fellowship
Engagement with leadership and entrepreneurship initiatives.
African Business Heroes
Participation in entrepreneurship evaluation and support.
Global Startup Awards
Engagement with startup recognition and ecosystem initiatives.
These affiliations describe my stated mentoring, reviewing, and judging engagements; individual roles and dates can be added where relevant and verified.
Purpose & Direction
Why this work matters.
Mission
Empowering entrepreneurs.
To empower entrepreneurs and growing businesses with the knowledge, strategic support, financial capabilities, and market access they need to build sustainable enterprises, unlock investment, create jobs, and drive inclusive economic growth across Africa.
Vision
A thriving African ecosystem.
To build a thriving African entrepreneurship ecosystem where every entrepreneur with a viable idea has access to the skills, capital, networks, and opportunities needed to build a successful, scalable, and impactful business.
Objectives
From potential to performance.
To strengthen business capabilities, improve investment readiness, expand access to finance and markets, encourage innovation, build strategic partnerships, and support enterprises that create sustainable jobs.
Principles That Guide My Work
Values that shape every engagement.
Integrity
I value transparency, responsible advice, and honest communication about business opportunities, funding, risks, and expected outcomes.
Entrepreneurial Empowerment
I believe founders should develop the knowledge, confidence, and practical capabilities to make informed decisions and lead their businesses effectively.
Financial Inclusion
I support efforts to expand financial knowledge and improve access to appropriate funding opportunities, particularly for entrepreneurs who face barriers to capital.
Collaboration
Strong businesses and entrepreneurial ecosystems are built through partnerships among founders, investors, institutions, service providers, and communities.
Innovation & Growth
I encourage practical innovation, strategic thinking, continuous improvement, and business models that respond to real market needs.
Sustainable Impact
I believe successful entrepreneurship should create lasting value through sustainable businesses, meaningful employment, and inclusive economic development.
Let's Build Something Meaningful
Are you ready to strengthen your business and unlock new opportunities?
Whether you are building a startup, growing an MSME, preparing to raise capital, developing an entrepreneurship programme, or seeking an ecosystem partner, let's explore how strategic support can help you move forward.