THE 8-WEEK BUSINESS LAUNCH & GROWTH PROGRAMME
A practitioner-led, eight-week journey for people ready to turn an idea into a viable business—or take an early-stage venture to its next level.
Built for aspiring founders
and early-stage entrepreneurs (1–5 years)
Businesses don't thrive on inspiration alone. They thrive when the person building them understands the decisions behind the work.
From choosing an opportunity and understanding customers to interpreting numbers, leading people and using technology intelligently—Entrepreneurship 101 helps you connect the moving parts.
Not a collection of motivational talks.
A practical foundation for sound business judgment.
Wherever you are in the first stages of building, the right principles can change your next decision.
You've spotted an opportunity or you know you want to build something of your own. Learn how to move from instinct to evidence—and from an idea to a credible launch plan.
This programme is for meYour business is between one and five years old. You're ready to make better commercial decisions, understand your operations and build towards more intentional growth.
This programme is for me
Not another collection of theories. A practical way to understand what makes enterprises work.
Discover the journeyBusiness knowledge sticks when you can explain it, challenge it and apply it to an actual decision.
Structured, live sessions led by practitioners. Core principles, practical demonstrations and the reasoning behind good business decisions.
Business cases, live analysis, interactive questions and examples you can relate to your own venture or business idea.
All 16 sessions are fully virtual and live. Join from anywhere. Specific class times will be communicated in West Africa Time.
Eight weekly themes, each building a stronger foundation for enterprise. Detailed session content is reserved for the learning experience.
Founders, operators and experienced professionals across finance, technology, operations and entrepreneurship. Ten perspectives. One connected programme.
Founder · Venture Architect · Technology Entrepreneur
15 years of experience developing enterprise software, advising businesses and building ventures across multiple sectors.
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Serial Entrepreneur · Rentit & Medprompt
More than 20 years of experience building businesses and navigating real startup and operating decisions.
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Founder, Akowe · Founder Institute Lagos
Startup coach and ecosystem builder with 15+ years helping entrepreneurs sharpen their commercial thinking.
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Executive Director · Skillup Africa
Customer experience and operations professional with 10+ years' experience, including Virgin Atlantic and Emirates.
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Founder & Managing Director · PrintHouse Nigeria
Experienced production entrepreneur with nearly two decades of building and operating a printing business.
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Business Consultant · Executive Coach
24 years of experience in entrepreneurship, business development, leadership and coaching.
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Managing Director · Opticom Finance Ltd
26 years in banking and finance, with extensive experience advising businesses on financial decisions.
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Chairman · Honeywealth Group Canada
25+ years of experience across finance, technology and business in Africa, Europe and North America.
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Software Engineering Professional · Canada
Software development specialist bringing a technical perspective to digital business systems and automation.
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Researcher · Tohoku University, Japan
Applied mathematician and data scientist with a Tohoku PhD; works across machine learning and mathematical modelling.
Professional profile ↗All ten facilitators are presented equally. Original faculty portraits are published by Afrifounders and will be cached locally during installation. Faculty participation is subject to final confirmation.
Each class connects concepts to choices you can apply. By the end, your learning comes together in one practical next-stage plan.
A stronger understanding of the opportunity and the people your business serves.
Better thinking about prices, cash, customers, operations and growth.
Practical working documents and business decisions, not only classroom notes.
A credible next-step plan for launching or strengthening your business.
Beyond business fundamentals: practical perspectives on modern tools, automation, AI, customer insight and smarter decisions.
Join the next cohortWe're opening the first 20 completed registrations to the full eight-week experience at ₦0 tuition. No payment is collected on this website.
For the first 20 successful registrations
100% SPONSOREDThe essential details before you register.
Aspiring entrepreneurs preparing to launch and early-stage business owners with one to five years of operating experience.
Yes. Every session is delivered live online. You can join from anywhere with a suitable internet connection.
Classes run every Friday and Saturday for eight weeks, two hours per day. The cohort begins Friday, 30 October 2026. Exact session times will be shared in West Africa Time before classes begin.
The programme is valued at ₦100,000. The first 20 successful registrations receive fully sponsored tuition. Registrations after those places are filled go to a waitlist. This website does not collect payment.
No. Aspiring entrepreneurs are welcome. Existing business owners will be able to apply the learning to their own businesses.
Yes. Sessions combine teaching with business cases and questions, and participants develop a practical 90-day launch or growth plan over the programme.
An optional certificate of completion will be available to participants who meet the programme completion requirements. Certificate arrangements will be communicated separately.
Registration takes around three minutes. Tell us a little about yourself and what you want to build. We'll confirm your registration status immediately.
Starts 30 October 2026
Friday and Saturday sessions, entirely virtual.
First 20 places fully sponsored
Programme value: ₦100,000. Website tuition charge: ₦0 for sponsored registrants.
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