Africa's Business Heroes

OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

The ABH X VC4A Investment Readiness Program

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

A Management Development Program by African Management Institute (AMI)

Topics:

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

10X1000 FinTech for Inclusion Program

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

Financial Management Course by the SA Innovation Summit

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.

15^th April

ABH Webinar Series 1: “The Hybrid Entrepreneur – Merging Social Impact & Business”

Ashesi X ABH

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16^th April

ABH Webinar Series 2: “Digital Action for Entrepreneurs in the Age of COVID-19”

AGI X ABH

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24^th April

ABH Webinar Series 3 – Pt. 1“The Winning Pitch”

Dalberg X ABH

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