Completing the Founder Institute pre-seed accelerator is an honor—one that demands resilience, adaptability, and strategic execution. In today's unpredictable market, where startups face constant challenges, the ability to navigate uncertainty is key to long-term success. This graduation celebrates founders who have embraced these challenges, honed their skills, and are now ready to build and scale resilient ventures. Join us to witness the debut of promising startups, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and celebrate the spirit of innovation in a turbulent market.
Who Should Attend?
- Alumni, mentors, and friends of the Founder Institute
- Anyone interested in launching a technology company in Lagos
- Anyone interested in learning about the innovative pre-seed companies coming out of the Lagos program
Featured Keynote Speaker:
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Idowu Akinde - Managing Director at Impact Hub Lagos - A startup coach, investor, and three-time founder. He connects founders with intellectual, social, and financial capital while offering a hands-on, brutally honest approach to startup growth. With a background in technology and management, he has advised 1,000+ founders across four continents, challenging core assumptions to refine their business strategies. His insights stem from hard-earned lessons and multiple business failures, shaping his expertise across multi-million-dollar products in various industries. His key focus areas include Customer/Problem Validation, Co-Founder Fit, Product Development, Go-To-Market, Equity Distribution, and Fundraising/Investor Readiness.
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.