Cerina Bezuidenhout,⁠ Founder of Future Females: Swakopmund, Namibia

In this episode of The Founders Atlas, we’re heading to Swakopmund, Nambia —to explore what it means to build community-first entrepreneurship ecosystems across continents. Our guest, ⁠Cerina Bezuidenhout⁠, is the co-founder of Future Females, a global platform empowering women entrepreneurs with education, mentorship, and access to funding.

Launched in Cape Town and now active across the globe, Future Females is creating space for founders who are often overlooked—especially women outside of traditional tech hubs. Cerina shares her journey from food scientist to founder, and how her roots in Namibia, combined with global exposure through Techstars and Berlin, shaped her mission to support women on their own terms.

We dive into:

💼 Why traditional businesses matter just as much as tech startups

🌍 What global funders still get wrong about African entrepreneurs

💡 The difference between real impact and vanity metrics

💰 Why VC funding isn’t always the answer—and what founders need instead

🤝 The power of honesty, values, and co-founding with trust

Whether you’re an investor, founder, or someone curious about what it takes to truly empower women globally, Cerina’s story offers a grounded, honest look at building for real impact.