Hafsa Hersi

Hafsa Hersi is an award-winning user researcher, experienced host, and co-founder of Self Startup, a platform that supports professionals with the mindset and resources to pursue their passions.

In 2024, Hafsa named it her Audacity Year, publicly documenting her journey of saying yes to bold ideas, launching new projects, and stepping outside her comfort zone. That year led her to become a co-founder, public speaker, and a voice for those ready to do things differently.

Today, Hafsa champions the power of everyday audacity. Through her talks, she inspires people to take action, trust themselves, and show up with audacity. Whether in a room of creatives, professionals, or first-time founders, Hafsa helps people unlock the confidence to begin.