Our Team

Having lived and learned through different journeys, we have come together with the same goal.

CoFounder

SHINGIE MUPFIGO

After my first year of college I realised university wasn’t for me.

A friend’s contact introduced me to apprenticeships; after three months searching I found suitable Real Estate options.

At 17 I was the youngest of 18,000+ employees and felt out of my depth.

I finished my apprenticeship three months early and spent my first year as a Lettings Negotiator.

Now a support teacher in a SEMH school, and I’m on a mission to raise awareness of apprenticeships and help people find authentic careers.

Oscar Lopez-Valido

CoFounder

At 26, I’ve just entered professional life a transition so many young people are facing today.

With supportive siblings around me, I learned the value of having a positive sound board during this transition.

I wasn’t a straight‑A student, but I found other ways to stand out. I’ve since built my path and worked with industry leading businesses across Europe and Latin America.

I know the powerful impact that positive support and genuinely relevant mentoring can have. Yet many young people don’t have access to that kind of guidance.

Steppers exists to change that.