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El impacto de SDC se canaliza a través de un conjunto de programas estratégicamente diseñados

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Our Programs

SDC Innovation Drives

SDCs impact is channeled through a suite of strategically designed programs, each targeting a distinct stage of the entrepreneurial journey

SDC Startup School
Self-paced
Aspiring and first-time founders

SDC Startup School

A self-paced, online program dedicated to foundational startup education. It bridges the knowledge gap for aspiring and early-stage founders, offering essential training on core business concepts, idea validation, and initial market entry.

Ideal For:

Aspiring Founders
First-Time Founders
University Students (Early Stage)
Professionals Seeking a Career Transition
Free
Self-paced
Online
Rich Curriculum
SDC Launchpad
8 weeks
first-time startup teams

SDC Launchpad

An intensive, cohort-based pre-incubator focused on accelerating early-stage startup teams. Launchpad guides founders through business model design, traction, and investor readiness.

Ideal For:

Early-Stage Startup Teams
SDC Startup School Graduates
Individuals with Fresh Ideas
Unvalidated Concepts
Explorers and Curious Minds
Cohort-based
Pre-incubator
Traction Achievement
Alumni Network
SDC Champions
Annual
Student founders

SDC Champions

Focused on universities, Champions offers dynamic bootcamps, hackathons, and competitions to nurture student startup founders. This program supports ventures from ideation through early execution, helping build a vibrant pipeline of future founders within academic communities.

Ideal For:

University Students (All Levels)
Student Entrepreneurship Clubs/Societies
Academic Faculty/Departments
Aspiring Founders within Academia
Bootcamps
Hackathons
Competitions
Mentorship
Campus Community
SDC Startup Stories
Monthly
Broad audience (founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, general public)

SDC Startup Stories

A flagship podcast and content platform sharing founder journeys, lessons, and insights. Startup Stories inspires and educates a broad audience, extending SDC’s reach beyond formal programs.

Ideal For:

Founder journeys
Aspiring & Early-Stage Founders
SDC Program Alumni
Ecosystem Players
General Public
Podcast
Content platform
Objetivos y Metas para Fundadores

Objetivo - Equipar a los fundadores africanos aspirantes y primerizos con el conocimiento fundacional, las habilidades prácticas y el apoyo necesario para lanzar y hacer crecer startups exitosas

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Meta 1

Guiar a los fundadores a través de la validación de ideas, ejecución del modelo de negocio y narrativa de inversión

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Meta 2

Fomentar un enfoque práctico para el desarrollo de startups, asegurando que los fundadores puedan construir empresas viables desde cero

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Meta 3

Conectar a los fundadores con mentoría relevante, recursos y una comunidad de apoyo

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Startup School

Más de 3,000 participantes únicos anualmente, con una tasa de finalización del 70%.

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Launchpad

4 cohortes anuales, acelerando 100 equipos por año, con 80% logrando tracción medible.

100+

Startup School

Más de 3,000 participantes únicos anualmente, con una tasa de finalización del 70%.

1000+

Startup School

Más de 3,000 participantes únicos anualmente, con una tasa de finalización del 70%.

Estadísticas de Impacto

Impacto y Alcance

El impacto de SDC se canaliza a través de programas estratégicamente diseñados

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Nuestro Equipo

Conoce a los Socios de Ventures

El equipo de SDC comprende emprendedores experimentados, desarrolladores de currículo, constructores de ventures y expertos del ecosistema con profundo conocimiento del panorama de startups africano.

WISDOM JOHN ESQ

WISDOM JOHN ESQ

Multi-disciplinary Expert

WISDOM JOHN ESQ

Multi-disciplinary Expert

Wisdom is a skilled Business and Transaction Lawyer with expertise in Tech Law, Legal Compliance, and Legal Education. As the Lead of Lawgic Africa, he offers legal advisory, compliance, legal risk management, and general legal education to professionals and startups.
Oluwatobi Kola-Sodipo CXAC (Cert)

Oluwatobi Kola-Sodipo CXAC (Cert)

Principal Partner & Founder

Oluwatobi Kola-Sodipo CXAC (Cert)

Principal Partner & Founder

Customer Experience Consulting | Local Partner to Sandsiv (Voice of Customer Solution Provider) | Development and Training | CX Speaker. A dedicated Hospitality and Customer Experience professional, she has a proven track record in diverse industries. Her experience with multinational companies has focused on enhancing customer satisfaction, resolving issues, and driving business productivity.
Luke Ndatigh

Luke Ndatigh

Operations professional and entrepreneur

Luke Ndatigh

Operations professional and entrepreneur

Luke is a versatile Operations Professional and Entrepreneur. With experience in software engineering, SRE, business development, and operations strategy, he has a proven track record in business process re-engineering. He is adept at crisis, change, operations, and risk management, as well as business valuation methods.Luke holds a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and is currently pursuing an MBA. His diverse experience makes him a valuable asset for organizations seeking to optimize their operations and drive growth.
Seye Kolawole

Seye Kolawole

Investment and Portfolio Manager

Seye Kolawole

Investment and Portfolio Manager

Seye Kolawole is an investment and strategy professional with 8 years’ experience across the investment landscape, spanning investment management, buy-side, and sell-side M&A advisory, capital raises and due diligence mandates, public sector investment advisory and corporate development. She is currently an Investment and Portfolio Manager at Aruwa Capital, where she is responsible for deal origination, execution, fundraising and value creation initiatives across the portfolio.
Anthony Obidike

Anthony Obidike

Solicitor

Anthony Obidike

Solicitor

Anthony is a Corporate attorney, qualified to practice in Nigeria. He provides legal advisory services to companies on the intersection of law, technology, and finance. He is well experienced in Finance, Technology, Private equity and Employment Law.
Tim Obafemi FCA, FCTI, FIMC

Tim Obafemi FCA, FCTI, FIMC

Managing Partner & Head of Wealth

Tim Obafemi FCA, FCTI, FIMC

Managing Partner & Head of Wealth

Tim is a seasoned finance and investment expert with nearly two decades of experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, specializing in financial analytics, fund management, strategy, and business process re-engineering. He is a chartered accountant, certified tax practitioner, and Certified Management Specialist from the London Graduate School, holding fellowships in multiple professional bodies.
Robert John

Robert John

Chief Data Officer

Robert John

Chief Data Officer

Robert is a seasoned data scientist with over a decade of experience in database management, enterprise software development, data engineering, visualization, and Machine Learning. He is recently delved into embedded systems and TinyML, excited about their potential for widespread adoption in Africa.
Head of Growth and Marketing

Head of Growth and Marketing

Chief Data Officer

Head of Growth and Marketing

Chief Data Officer

Damilola Robert is a dynamic Growth & marketing professional with a track record of success in the fields of marketing, growth, and Partnership. A graduate of Economics from the prestigious University of Ilorin, Damilola has a wealth of experience and a proven ability to drive growth and strategic marketing initiatives across the B2C and B2B market. Currently serving as the Head of Growth and Marketing at Bitnob, Damilola plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company. Before his time at Bitnob, Damilola Robert led the Growth team at mDoc across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa. Damilola also has a solid foundation in the advertising industry, with seven years of experience in integrated marketing communication. He has managed brands like Nokia, Samsung, UBA, Nigerian brewery, MTN and many more.
Adefolajuwon Ijaiya

Adefolajuwon Ijaiya

Adefolajuwon Ijaiya

Adefolajuwon Ijaiya is a seasoned Investment Professional with experience in building early-stage startups. His core expertise lies in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Venture Capital. As a Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA®), he possesses a deep understanding of Financial Data Analysis within the Venture Capital context.
	Ismail Olasunkanmi

Ismail Olasunkanmi

Multi Roles

Ismail Olasunkanmi

Multi Roles

He is a passionate technology leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and scaling high-growth startups across Africa. As CTO at Future Africa, he has evaluated and supported numerous startups, contributing significantly to the portfolios impressive performance. Olasunkanmis expertise spans full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and strategic technology planning. He is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of tech talent and has mentored hundreds of learners.
Udori Ekpin

Udori Ekpin

IT professional

Udori Ekpin

IT professional

He is an IT professional with a strong interest in behavioral economics and building products for emerging markets. Currently, Ekpin works as an Engineer at a prominent Financial Technology company in Nigeria.
Tayo Sowole

Tayo Sowole

IT professional

Tayo Sowole

IT professional

He is a business leader with nearly 15 years of experience spanning multiple functions. He excels at building highly effective and well-aligned sales, operations, marketing, and customer success teams. Sowoles professional journey includes impactful tenures at companies such as ULesson Education, Miva Open University, SeamlessHR, Bento Africa, and Dealdey. He has also consulted for numerous African SaaS and e-commerce firms, contributing significantly to their growth and success.
Abiola Oshunniyi

Abiola Oshunniyi

Health and Sustainability Consultant

Abiola Oshunniyi

Health and Sustainability Consultant

He is a seasoned Health and Sustainability Consultant with nearly two decades of experience advising global stakeholders. Her expertise lies in developing innovative strategies, driving sustainable growth, developing capacity, and building strong partnerships. Oshunniyi has successfully designed, led, and supported complex multi-million-dollar projects funded by renowned organizations. Her work has spanned various regions, enhancing health security, strengthening systems, and promoting sustainable practices. She is passionate about contributing to global health security, socioeconomic, and sustainability initiatives.
Essein Etuk

Essein Etuk

Business Growth Expert

Essein Etuk

Business Growth Expert

He is a dynamic operations leader with over a decade of experience driving business growth and expansion. He specializes in transforming logistics, procurement, and supply chain operations, implementing strategic initiatives that improve operational efficiency and cultivate partnerships. With a keen eye for market trends, Etuk leads diverse teams in adopting innovative technology solutions, enabling them to navigate complex challenges with agility. His commitment lies in delivering outstanding results while positioning organizations for sustainable expansion

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Nuestros Valores

Los principios que guían todo lo que hacemos y dan forma a nuestro compromiso de transformar el panorama empresarial de África.

Innovación

Fomentamos el pensamiento creativo y las soluciones de vanguardia para transformar ideas en startups impactantes.

Comunidad

Construyendo un ecosistema de apoyo donde fundadores, socios y mentores colaboran para el éxito mutuo.

Impacto

Creando un cambio significativo en el panorama empresarial de África a través de la educación y la mentoría.

Excelencia

Manteniendo los más altos estándares en educación de startups y programas de desarrollo de fundadores.

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