Grace Castillo discusses mentoring Leonie Mitchell and Nusula Lunkuse as part of the Croydon Business Bootcamp.

How working with a mentor can help you launch a business

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In this Lunch and Learn, entrepreneur Grace Castillo discusses her mentoring of Leonie Mitchell and Nusula Lunkuse, two participants of the Croydon Business Bootcamp.

The invaluable business support provided by the bootcamp – via Enterprise Nation and Croydon Council – has resulted in Leonie and Nusula teaming up on their latest venture, a business that supports childcare professionals and fosters excellence within the sector.

 is a seasoned entrepreneur, a corporate executive, an AI and technology investor and a dedicated solver of complex problems with a focus on impact on society.

 is a senior marketing professional and the co-founder of 

, a platform that provides childminders with strategic insights and resources so they can improve their services.

 is a passionate entrepreneur and co-founder of Childminder Economics, a pioneering platform launched in January 2025 to support and empower childminders in delivering high-standard services.

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Brian is passionate about helping small businesses grow. He has over 20 years of experience in helping entrepreneurs all over the world achieve their goals. 

I have been a mentor on the ILO (International Labour Organisation) GreenEnterprize project which was focused on assisting innovative and sustainability-driven startups. 

I have also worked with Stanbic Bank in Zimbabwe supporting their incubator in Africa. He is currently a Certified business coach with Enterprise Circle and his consultancy firm based in Peterborough assists small businesses with strategic planning and building robust marketing systems to get and keep new clients.

Brian is a Chartered accountant at the ACCA and has an MBA from the University of Derby. He is also a risk practitioner with qualifications in risk management, Information systems Audit and he is a balanced scorecard master practitioner. Brian has worked for over 20 years in the education finance and management fields.

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