What happens when you stop climbing the corporate ladder — and start building your own? In this episode of HUMHR Career Insights, host Batje Chibafa sits down with Dennis Mhangami, The Startup Coach of the Year 2023, to explore what it really means to turn experience, purpose, and resilience into a career built on your own terms. With over 25 years in corporate operations, entrepreneurship, and venture-building across Africa, Dennis shares practical wisdom on moving from employment to entrepreneurship, finding purpose in uncertainty, and redefining success beyond titles and job grades. Whether you’re thinking of starting something new, juggling a side hustle, or reimagining your career after transition — this conversation will remind you that success isn’t just about climbing the ladder... sometimes it’s about building one of your own.