[Startup Interview] Deirdre Bartlett and Carina Ghionzoli, founders of WithIntent

Between them, they have a library of experience and expertise in recruitment, individual behaviour, operations and management. Deirdre and Carina founded WithIntent in 2015.

Africa Business Communities brings this interview with them:

What is WithIntent

WithIntent is a Psychometric & Life-change Coaching Practice - guiding and exploring the individual's life intent. We operate largely in Human Resources and Consulting Services and are located Olivedale, Johannesburg.

Who are your clients?          

Individuals, Institutions and Big Business offering sponsorships

Why did you start WithIntent?                   

We both have experience in recruitment, consulting and management. It was a good idea to combine our skills to practice Psychometry and Life-change Coaching in order to realize our passion for assisting people with effecting a transformation in their lives.

Who owns WithIntent?  

We - Deirdre Bartlett  and Carina Ghionzoli - are the owners and principal shareholders. At the moment our company is financed via personal investments.

What can WithIntent do that other companies cannot?

We offer a more holistic approach to assisted transformation in the individuals’ life-change, in guiding and supporting them throughout this journey.  We want to reach out and change the world!

What will WithIntent deliver in 2015?       

Facilitating transformation for as many people as possible through Psychometric Assessments, Coaching and Workshops. 

What role do banks and investors play towards startups in South Africa?

In our experience, one needs to be in business for a year before the banks will give you a loan. In general, the startup environment in South Africa is quite limited.

What are your ambitions in terms of (international) markets, growth? 

To assist those with no access to this kind of service throughout Africa to get the chance of undergoing Psychometric Assessments and Life-Coaching through sponsorship using on-line and Skype platforms. We are working on our growth plan, which requires financial assistance and effective networking.

What do you want people and companies who read this interview to do? 

Join us, experience our authenticity and become the change you want to be, then spread the word.  

Companies!  Offer sponsorships to help us realize our ambitions for growth.

 

Africa Business Communities is conducting a series of interviews with startup businesses in Africa. Are you a startup in Africa and interested in an interview? Please send an e-mail to andrea@africabusinesscommunities.com