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Building & Scale Your Institution
We have proven success in establishing and running impactful organizations like First Floor Gallery Harare (a leading international gallery/educational hub for 15+ years) and managing globally renowned talent (Mokoomba for 14+ years). Shape Policy & Governance: Direct involvement in high-level policy bodies (NACZ Vice Chair, Music in Africa Foundation Chair) and advocacy with AU/SADC frameworks, ensuring strategies are actionable and aligned with continental priorities. Help you Navigate Global Art Markets: Extensive experience managing international careers, exhibitions, and market access for African creatives, coupled with deep analysis of global art market dynamics and challenges for the Global South (Valerie’s research). To Secure Your Investment in Art and Culture & Manage Risk: Strong commercial/legal backgrounds (Valerie’s senior roles in tech transactions & IP; Marcus’s artist/business management) applied to developing viable business models and protecting creative value. To Get Confidence, Training and Empowerment with Our Thought Leadership: Grounded in rigorous academic research (Valerie’s Sorbonne PhD) and recognized sector leadership (Marcus’s board roles), providing clients with evidence-based and critically informed strategies. |
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Valerie Kabov
Strategic Advisor, Cultural Economist, and Host of The Love That Loves You Back Podcast Valerie Kabov is a leading authority on the intersection of cultural capital and economic growth in Africa. As a co-founder of Catalyst Creative Africa, she provides the C-suite and international NGOs with the evidence-based frameworks needed to transform art and culture into measurable institutional value. With a background that spans international law and cultural economics, Valerie has become the go-to mentor for leaders seeking to institutionalize governance and leverage Africa’s creative industries for global prestige. An internationally acclaimed speaker and researcher, she has presented keynote addresses and conference papers at premier global forums, translating complex cultural shifts into actionable business intelligence. Through her influential podcast and executive training sessions, Valerie equips Pan-African organizations with the cultural fluency required to secure an unassailable market position and drive high-performance social impact. Marcus Gora
Creative Strategist, Organizational Mentor, and Global Cultural Consultant Marcus Gora is a strategist dedicated to building the infrastructure behind Africa’s most successful creative enterprises. His expertise lies in converting cultural energy into organizational productivity and brand dominance. As a founder of Catalyst Creative Africa, Marcus mentors Pan-African corporates on using culture as a "human capital accelerator"—attracting elite talent and fostering the mental resilience necessary for leadership in high-stakes environments. Marcus is a seasoned facilitator and keynote speaker known for bridging the gap between creative grassroots movements and corporate boardrooms. His workshops and conference presentations offer a roadmap for organizations to move beyond traditional CSR and into strategic cultural ownership. By focusing on value-addition and cultural self-esteem, Marcus helps clients build legacies that are both economically profitable and socially significant. |
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CATAYLST CREATIVE AFRICA
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