Why I Built Cofounda

Founder's Journey

Monique Chaitezvi

My journey with Cofounda began at the intersection of personal experience and professional purpose.

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Over the past ten years, I’ve worked in SME development—supporting entrepreneurs across industries, regions, and growth stages. At the same time, I’ve had a front-row seat watching my husband build three startups. I’ve seen the highs, the hustle, and the hard truths of growing a business without the right support.

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What stood out wasn’t a lack of effort or ambition.
It was a lack of access.

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Most SMEs don’t fail because they aren’t capable.
They fail because they don’t have access—to funding, to knowledge, to tools, to strategic guidance—at the moment they need it most.

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The tools that could help were often too expensive.
The guidance was too complex or out of reach.
And most accelerator programs, though helpful, demanded more time, money and resources that many entrepreneurs could spare.

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It became clear that too many entrepreneurs were left navigating growth alone—without the right tools, support, or solutions built for their realities.

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That’s the gap Cofounda was built to close.

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Cofounda is more than a platform. It’s a digital growth partner built to walk alongside entrepreneurs—not ahead of them, and not above them. 

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We’re here to help SMEs overcome real-world challenges with practical, on-demand support that actually moves the needle:

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• Execution-ready tools to solve real business problems

• Expert-guided playbooks that simplify next steps

• Bite-sized learning designed to close skills gaps fast

• AI-powered insights and business guidance from Neo the Navigator

• Strategic advisory sessions for deeper support

• Support that meets you where you are — whether you’re solving for funding, sales, marketing, or operations

It’s everything you need to grow smarter, act faster, and stay focused.

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Because we believe every SME deserves the chance to grow smarter, execute better, and succeed on their own terms.

And we believe the failure rate among small businesses doesn’t have to be this high—not if they have the right partner.

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For me, this is more than business. It’s a mission.
To level the playing field.
To making smart, accessible support the standard—not the exception.
To help more small businesses not just survive, but thrive.

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This is just the beginning.

I’m excited to grow with you—and to help more businesses build what they imagine.

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Yours truly

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Monique Chaitezvi
Founder & CEO, Cofounda