Online Event
Blood, Sweat, and Tears: The Founder's Journey to Starting
Uncover the real stories, struggles, and strategies behind launching a startup in Africa.
Date
Oct 30, 2025
Time
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
Address
Online Event
Starting a company isn't always glamorous—it's often a journey of resilience, sacrifice, and learning on the go. In this raw and honest session, you'll hear what it really takes to go from zero to startup. African founders and operators will share their behind-the-scenes stories: the tough decisions, the personal setbacks, the unexpected wins, and the lessons that shaped their paths. Whether you're on the brink of starting or already navigating early-stage chaos, this session will ground you in what to expect and how to endure. It's not just about building a business—it's about surviving the journey.
What You'll Learn:
- What no one tells you about the emotional and mental toll of building from scratch.
- How successful founders overcame early obstacles—team, funding, and self-doubt.
- The importance of grit, community, and clarity in the early founder years.
- Lessons learned from early missteps and how to avoid repeating them.
- How to stay focused, grounded, and resilient through your founder journey.
Additional Resources:
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Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.
About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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