Barclays Black Founder Accelerator 2022 member
Regenero Consulting Ltd. (Trading as Allergi-lert)

Allergi-lert is a digital platform that helps parents and caregivers of children with allergies.
It enables them to collaboratively track, monitor and share allergy care information, for faster diagnosis and the best ongoing allergy care management. We believe that the best approach to allergy management is achieved through coordination and collaboration with all involved caregivers. Our mission is to make it easier for parents and caregivers to manage allergies together so their children can lead healthier and happier lives.
Why did you join the Barclays Black Founder Accelerator?
I joined the Barclays Black Founder Accelerator, as I recognised that I need help to lead my team and take Allergi-lert to the next level. Currently I lack access to relevant networks, resources and sound mentorship from other founders who have faced similar challenges of being a black founder and succeeded.
Why did you want to start your business?
As a parent with a child who sufferers from allergies, I wanted to start my business so that I could help other parents and families navigating through the challenges of managing their children's allergy care. There were and still are significant challenges that parents face that inevitably affect the quality of life of the affected children. Providing solutions to these problems will help many families, not just in the UK but globally as well.
What would be your desired outcome from this programme?
If I could wave a magic wand and have the perfect outcome from this accelerator programme, commercialisation would be at the top of my list. I want to get connected with the right people and resources, so I can take our business to the next level. I also want to benefit from mentoring and coaching, so I can learn how to grow our team and scale our business. And of course, I want us to be successful in commercialising our products and services! But most of all, I want to have fun and enjoy the journey. We've put so much hard work into getting here, and I want to make the most of every opportunity.
Which entrepreneur inspires you the most and why?
There are a number of entrepreneurs who have inspired me over the years, but if I were to choose one, I would say Oprah Winfrey stands out the most. She grew up facing many challenges in her personal life and also growing up in a climate and time when racism and sexism were rife, and yet she was able to overcome these and become successful. She demonstrated such determination, tenacity and commitment to be able to overcome all the odds that were against her to become one of the most influential and well-known women in the world. I admire her commitment to helping others and that she uses her platform and voice to raise awareness about important issues, and the fact that she invests in young black girls and their education amongst many other charitable works. To me her story and success are proof that anything is possible if you are willing to follow your dreams, put in the work and allow your challenges to build and not destroy you. Even when the narrative around you is against you, the one you tell yourself and believe is what counts.
What has been your biggest win in your entrepreneurial journey?
My biggest win, has been just starting! I remember all too well when I had an idea in my mind that many of my friends didn’t quite understand. Seeing what was once a thought actually come to life from idea, to rough sketches, prototyping then an actual product has been an amazing journey.
What has been your biggest challenge?
My biggest challenge has been self-doubt. I incubated my idea in my mind for such a lot time fearing to start and not knowing where to start. I always thought that if I shared my idea to get help, someone would steal the idea from me. I soon realised that the surest way I was going to be unsuccessful was by doing nothing. I also came to the realisation that no single idea could ever be presented in exactly the same way. I had to do a lot of work to convince myself that I was the best person to be able to successfully bring my idea to life. I had a narrative in my mind that my business idea was too big for me to implement and it would overwhelm me, and at times I often felt like an imposter. It wasn’t always easy to find the right people to encourage and guide me in my entrepreneurial journey.
Where did you go for business advice and how did it help you?
I have worked in start-up businesses before, and had accumulated some knowledge and experience in how they had been run. I leaned into those experiences a lot when I initially started working on my business idea. Over time, I would ask family and friends who ran their own businesses, however, due to time constraints they were not always able to offer me a lot of their time. General research online and reading books was also a go to, to figure out some of the areas I knew I needed development in. All of this helped me to get to where I am today, I learnt a lot about myself and I also learnt that aside from just the knowledge, I needed to be in an environment, that was nurturing and supporting my efforts. My search for support and help to take my business to the next level is what led me to Barclays & Foundervine Black Founder Accelerator programme, and I am looking forward to the next chapter of growing my business and developing myself.
What drives you to make your business a success?
I am driven by the knowledge that, the work at Allergi-lert is going to solve real problems that are being faced on a global scale due to the rapidly growing number of allergy sufferers. As a parent who has a child that suffers from allergies, I understand first-hand the anxieties and impact that an allergy disease diagnosis can have, not only on the affected child but the entire family. As a black parent, I also understand the impact on care management in underrepresented communities. Knowing that we will be providing tools that help affected families be able to manage and control the management of allergies and take the hard work out to make the load lighter is rewarding in itself. I also want my business to be profitable, but I believe that as long as I am solving real problems, the money will definitely follow. I am also driven to make my business a success, as I am raising 2 black girls and I want to show and teach them and other young black people that challenges and hardships shouldn’t anchor you down, and that it is never too late in life to make a difference.
What advice would you give other founders thinking about starting their own business?
To those of you who are reading this and have been thinking of starting a business, maybe you are still at idea stage. I would say write your vision down and make it plain. You need a plan, but don't get stuck in analysis paralysis! Start where you are, and take one step at a time. The one sure way to fail is not to start. Start unsure, start scared, and trust in your ability to figure things out. You will get some things right and you will get some wrong, learn from it and move forward. The only true failure is failing to learn from your mistakes, not making the mistake. Don't be too shy to ask for help.