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Developed exclusively for Africa's ambitious business owners and their senior leadership team, this practical business growth programme equips leaders with the core skills, tools, and strategies to grow their businesses, lead teams, and diversify revenue streams.

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Reach for Growth

For Africa’s Ambitious Business Owners

Joining other business owners from across Africa, you will focus on achieving your aspirational business growth goals and improving your business management skills through interactive virtual workshops, practical online tools & courses, and peer-group learning.

Infused with Stanford Seed Expertise

Unique to the Stanford Seed-sponsored edition of Aspire, your learning journey will include a live guest lecture from the Stanford Graduate School of Business Faculty.

Performance Benefits

The top 15-20% performing businesses in each cohort will receive pro bono access to Stanford Seed mentors, as determined by the level of commitment.

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About the Aspire Business Growth Programme

For Business Owners & Founders

  • The main applicant and participant is the Business Owner, CEO, or Founder of the business
  • For Leadership Team: Business owner accompanied by up to 2 senior leaders

Business Profile

  • Years In Business: Business in operation for more than 1 year
  • Revenue: Generated between 12.000.000 FCFA à 240.000.000 FCFA in revenue in at least one of the last two financial years
  • Employees: The business has a minimum of 3 full-time employees
  • Internet Enabled: Smartphone/internet connection to access online tools, courses, and the online community
  • Performance-Oriented: Willing to share key performance/financial data  (so that you and we can learn about your growth progress).

About the Learning Journey

PHASE 1
Getting Set Up for Growth

PHASE 2
Leading for Growth

PHASE 3
Innovation: Identifying Growth Opportunities

PHASE 4
Financial Analysis: Key Drivers of Business Growth

PHASE 5
Building the People and Processes for Success

PHASE 6
Plan for Growth

PHASE 7
Growth Network & Finance Link

PROGRAMME START DATE

28 February 2024

DURATION

6-MONTHS

(Time commitment will be no more than 3-4 hours per week.)

FORMAT

ONLINE

PROGRAMME FEE

$650*

* Ce coût couvre trois personnes, c’est-à-dire le propriétaire de l’entreprise et deux autres membres seniors de l’équipe. *Stanford Seed offre des subventions allant jusqu’à 75% en fonction des besoins de votre organisation.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

20 February 2024

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Build & grow as you learn

Instead of talking at entrepreneurs about concepts and theories, AMI introduces practical business and management tools that can be applied to business practices on day one. Participants navigate their learning journey with our learning platform and apps, powerful facilitator-led learning experiences, and peer-to-peer support.

YOUR TOOLKIT FOR BUSINESS
More than traditional training - practical tools that you’ll use immediately

HUMAN-CENTRED LEARNING
Expect engaging Learning Labs led by world-class facilitators and interactive peer group meetings

BITE-SIZED CONTENT ON THE GO
Get the content you need, when you need it, via web and mobile. Access 20+ online courses & over 125 business tools

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Proven Results for Businesses & Entrepreneurs

“After college,  29 years ago, these classes definitely had the biggest impact. I want to also share my knowledge Aspire was just an amazing experience .” 

– Mustafa Jacksi, Managing Director, Spik and Span Limited, Tanzania


“Getting the opportunity to engage and learn from other business owners especially those who run businesses unrelated to mine, opened my mind to a wealth of opportunities available there” 

– Linda Nyambezi, Founder and Managing Partner, Insele Capital, South Africa

The Faculty & Team

Bronwen McConkey

Chief Product Officer

Sam Kimera

Facilitator

Christiane Ansa Emmin

Facilitator

Kirsty Tudhope

Lead Learner Success

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About AMI and Stanford Seed’s Collaboration

Stanford Seed  is collaborating with African Management Institute (AMI) to provide an exclusive offer for early-stage founders and business owners. The goal of the AMI and Stanford Seed relationship is to help your business achieve its aspirational growth objectives by blending AMI’s business growth programme with Stanford Seed’s expertise

Scholarship Support

For a limited time, Stanford Seed is providing a partial scholarships for the Aspire Business Growth programme to qualified applicants.