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FOUNDERS SCHOOL
Founders School is the executive education and venture-building academy of Founders Hub Africa, equipping founders, business leaders, professionals, and innovators with the knowledge, practical skills, and networks required to build and scale globally competitive African companies.
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About Founders School
Building successful companies requires more than ambition, it requires the right knowledge, practical experience, and access to the right people.
Founders School combines world-class business education with practical venture-building, delivering programmes taught by experienced founders, operators, investors, and industry experts. Our curriculum bridges the gap between theory and execution, ensuring participants leave with actionable frameworks they can immediately apply to their businesses and careers.
Whether you are launching your first venture, leading a growing company, advancing your executive career, or preparing to invest in innovation, Founders School provides the education and ecosystem to help you succeed.
Our Programmes
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1. Founders Mini MBA (FmMBA)
Our flagship 12-week business and entrepreneurship programme.
Designed for founders, entrepreneurs, professionals and aspiring business leaders who want a practical understanding of modern business, innovation and venture building.
Duration: 12 Weeks
Delivery: Virtual + Live Sessions
Certification: Founders Mini MBA Certificate
Pricing: Early Bird — ₦150,000
Regular — ₦200,000
Optional Capstone — ₦50,000
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2. Executive Certificate Programmes
Specialised executive programmes designed for professionals and business leaders seeking deeper expertise in a specific business function.
- Executive Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Business
- Executive Certificate in Operations Management
- Executive Certificate in Product Management
- Executive Certificate in Venture Finance
- Executive Certificate in Business Strategy
- Executive Certificate in Sales & Growth
- Executive Certificate in Corporate Innovation
- Executive Certificate in Digital Marketing
- Executive Certificate in Supply Chain & Procurement
- Executive Certificate in HR & Talent Management
Duration: 4–8 Weeks
Pricing: ₦350,000–₦600,000
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3. Signature Executive Programmes
High-impact executive programmes created for founders, CEOs, executives, investors and business leaders.
Programmes include:
- Startup CEO Programme
- Startup to Scale Programme
- Venture Capital & Investment Programme
- Innovation Leadership Programme
- Board Leadership Programme
- Growth & Scale Programme
Duration 6–12 Weeks
Pricing: From ₦1,000,000
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4. Corporate Learning
Custom learning solutions designed for companies, institutions and ecosystem organisations.
Areas include:
- Executive Leadership
- AI Transformation
- Strategy Retreats
- Board Development
- Innovation Workshops
- SME Capacity Building
- Entrepreneurship Programmes
- Team Development
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Custom Proposal
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Our Learning Experience
Every Founders School programme combines flexible learning with practical application.
- LMS-based learning
- Recorded video lessons
- Weekly live classes
- Practical assignments
- Business templates
- Faculty office hours
- Case studies
- Peer networking
- Mentorship
- Capstone projects
- Digital certificates
- Alumni community
Participants enjoy access to:
Frequently Asked Questions
Founders School is the entrepreneurship and executive education arm of Founders Hub Africa. It provides practical learning programme designed to help entrepreneurs and professionals build the knowledge, skills and frameworks required to build and grow sustainable businesses.
Founders School is designed for startup founders, business owners, entrepreneurs, product and operations professionals, managers, aspiring entrepreneurs, graduates and young professionals, and professionals transitioning into entrepreneurship.
Founders School includes the Founders Mini MBA, Executive Certificate Programmes, Signature Executive Programmes, and Corporate Learning & Custom Programmes. Programme availability may vary by cohort and schedule.
The Founders Mini MBA is Founders School’s flagship 12-week programme. It covers entrepreneurship and innovation, customer and market, business models and strategy, finance, operations and execution, marketing and growth, people and leadership, technology and AI, legal and governance, investment and fundraising, scaling and expansion, and capstone and graduation.
No. It is designed for people at different stages of building and managing businesses, including founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, managers, aspiring entrepreneurs and others who want practical knowledge for building and growing businesses.
Programme are primarily delivered virtually through an LMS, supported by live interactive sessions. Depending on the programme, learning may include recorded lessons, reading materials, case studies, practical assignments, templates and resources, peer discussions and live faculty sessions.
The Founders Mini MBA runs for 12 weeks.
The curriculum covers 12 modules: Entrepreneurship & Innovation; Customer & Market; Business Models & Strategy; Finance for Business; Operations & Execution; Marketing, Sales & Growth; People & Leadership; Technology & AI; Legal, Governance & Risk; Investment & Fundraising; Scaling & Expansion; and Capstone & Graduation.
Yes. The Founders Mini MBA includes live interactive sessions alongside recorded lessons and other learning activities. The live sessions complement the course content through discussion, application, questions and faculty interaction..
Yes. Learners who successfully complete the relevant programme requirements receive the applicable Founders School certificate and access to the alumni network.
The Founders Mini MBA includes a physical graduation for each cohort, with a virtual option available.
No. The capstone is optional and is charged separately.
Yes. Founders School offers Corporate Learning & Custom Programmes for organisations that want tailored learning experiences for their teams.
Yes. Since the programme are primarily delivered virtually, learners from different locations can participate, subject to the specific programme admission and delivery arrangements.
Founders School is designed around practical application, not learning for its own sake. The programmes combine structured learning with real business cases, practical assignments, tools, experienced faculty and industry perspectives. The school also sits within the wider Founders Hub Africa ecosystem, connecting learning with venture building, networks, partnerships and capital access.
Learners can continue engaging with the wider Founders Hub Africa ecosystem through its founder community, events, programmes and other opportunities. Specific post-programme opportunities may vary by programme.
Visit the relevant Founders School programme page and use the application or enrolment link provided. For corporate or custom programme, contact the Founders Hub Africa team to discuss your requirements.
You can contact the Founders Hub Africa team through the website’s contact channel or the contact details provided on the Founders School programme page.
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Our Location
- Ilorin Office: 121 Muritala Muhammed way, Olanrewaju Building, Post-office, Ilorin, Kwara state
- Lagos Office: 91 Ogudu Road, Ojota, Lagos State, Nigeria.
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- Monday - Friday
- 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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