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2020 Top10 Finalist
TRAINING PROGRAMS:
Training program offered to ABH finalists are designed and offered in collaboration with our partners to cover a range of functional business areas.
OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

Topics:

  • Intro to fundraising: choosing between debt and equity
  • Choosing an equity investor
  • Negotiating with an investor. Part 1: Valuation
  • Negotiating with an investor. Part 2: Term Sheets
  • Working with an investor post-investmant
  • Successful exit
  • Debt finance for entrepreneurs

Topics:

  • Goal-setting & planning
  • Personal productivity
  • Empowerment
  • Influence & Communication
  • Feedback
  • Problem-solving
  • Performance management
  • Coaching
  • Team Dynamics
  • Self-management & Stress

Topics:

  • Fintech Foundation Program: Product thinking, financial trends and the relationship betwee ndigitialization and inclusion
  • Fintech Leadership Program: Designed for executives to exchange ideas around key topics in technology, strategy and leadership
  • Fintech Expert Program: Follow on from Foundation program
  • Green Miniseries: Sustainable finance & green fintech

Topics:

  • The fundamentals of financial statements
  • Cash-flow management
  • Your Balance Sheets
2020 LAUNCH WEBCAST
In response to the global pandemic of COVID-19, ABH leveraged technology to host its 2020 launch online.

Hosted by Anita Erskine and Zahra Baitie, the event featured several 2019 Finalists who shared their entrepreneurial stories and the impact of ABH on their businesses.It also featured Tanya Masiyiwa and Fred Swaniker who shared tips and advice to help entrepreneurs navigate the COVID-19 crisis and to thrive beyond it.
Watch a recap of the 2020 Launch here:
If you're an entrepreneur, don't miss the opportunity to become a Africa's Business Heroes Finalist to win up to $300,000 in grant funds, access to training and mentorship.
WEBINARS 2020
ABH in committed to supporting the overall African entrepreneur ecosystem by providing training and tools to empower entrepreneurs to grow and develop their skills.

In 2020, we worked with our partners to hold a series of interactive webinars aimed at providing applicants with key business skills to address business challenges and to support applicants through the application process.
15th April
ABH Webinar Series 1: “The Hybrid Entrepreneur – Merging Social Impact & Business”
Ashesi X ABH
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16th April
ABH Webinar Series 2: “Digital Action for Entrepreneurs in the Age of COVID-19”
AGI X ABH
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24th April
ABH Webinar Series 3 – Pt. 1“The Winning Pitch”
Dalberg X ABH
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24th April
ABH Webinar Series 3 – Pt. 2 “How to become a 2020 ABH Business Hero Workshop”
Dalberg X ABH
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25th April
Beyond Year 3: CEO Success amid COVID-19
RiseUp X ABH
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2nd May
Beyond Year 3: Hiring, Retention & Culture-Building in Crisis with Belal El-Megharbel - RiseUp X ABH
Rise Up X ABH
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7th May, 1300 GMT | 1500 CAT
Entrepreneurial Resilience during COVID- 19: How Africa's most promising entrepreneurs can adapt, survive, and thrive.
Dalberg X ABH
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9th May
To Scale or Not Scale
RiseUp x ABH
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16th May
Growth VS Profit
RiseUp x ABH
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18th May, 1500 GMT | 1700 CAT
ABH Application Support Workshop
ABH X Ashesi
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