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Readers are leaders!! At the Startup Foundry 3.0, our participants recently engaged in a powerful roundtable discussion ...
08/05/2026

Readers are leaders!! At the Startup Foundry 3.0, our participants recently engaged in a powerful roundtable discussion on The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Ge**er, a timeless guide on building businesses that work beyond the founder.

The session was more than a book review; what made the conversation especially impactful were the insightful, yet diverse perspectives shared across industries and experiences. Here are excerpts, where our participants & .co reflected on how key principles in the book apply to practical realities faced by founders operating within Africa’s dynamic entrepreneurial landscape.

At SIA Foundation, we remain committed to fostering not only entrepreneurial skills, but also safe spaces for learning, reflection and collaboration that empower founders to grow intentionally and sustainably.

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01/05/2026

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Today, we recharge, reset, and return stronger.Happy Workers’ Day. 🇳🇬
01/05/2026

Today, we recharge, reset, and return stronger.
Happy Workers’ Day. 🇳🇬

A powerful closed-session at the SIA Startup Foundry Bootcamp with Mr Deji Kurunmi focused on what truly drives startup ...
23/04/2026

A powerful closed-session at the SIA Startup Foundry Bootcamp with Mr Deji Kurunmi focused on what truly drives startup growth.

Founders gained practical insights on venture growth stages, valuation, investor expectations, and the Business Model Canvas equipping them to build smarter, structure better, and scale sustainably.

Every stage of growth requires a different strategy, and today’s session made that clear.

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Great businesses don’t just chase profit, they build trust first.In today’s Startup Foundry Bootcamp Session with Mr Fol...
22/04/2026

Great businesses don’t just chase profit, they build trust first.

In today’s Startup Foundry Bootcamp Session with Mr Folajimi Adeleye, founders learned that traction and credibility must go hand in hand. Stay accountable, build strong governance, bring experienced people around your vision, and create a business investors and customers can trust.

Because sustainable growth starts with trust.

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And the winning team is… Group 5!! 🎉🎊The AI Scaling Challenge group activity was designed to build practical capacity, h...
21/04/2026

And the winning team is… Group 5!! 🎉🎊

The AI Scaling Challenge group activity was designed to build practical capacity, helping entrepreneurs in our Startup Foundry program unlock efficiency, improve decision-making while positioning their ventures for sustainable growth.

The challenge was supported by experienced mentors and judges from partner organizations, including Mr. Anu Oluwadare, CTO of NextCounsel, alongside Mr. Gbenga Ayannuga and David Adediji of Vale , who provided critical evaluation and industry insight throughout the process.

At the conclusion of the challenge, Group 5 emerged as the winning team, recognized for their strong ex*****on, clarity of application and innovative use of AI in solving real business problems. Winning team members include:
• Edidiong Willie – Legendville Energy Limited
• Desire Joshua – Kiddie Tech Ville
• Muhammad Danjuma – Graintox
• Precious Zino – Uri Creative
• Fabiyi Oluwatowo – Locumspace
• AbdulBasit Bashir – Revnics Energy
• Oluwatobi Adeleye – FriendPal
• Yvonne Nuoriyee – Edible Treats
• Isacc Firew – Tendam
• Mojisola Olatunji – Blue Rebbon SFA Limited
• Victor Nnamani – XchangeBox

Beyond competition, the broader impact of the AI Scaling Challenge lies in capability development. Participants have gained hands-on exposure to AI tools they can immediately deploy within their businesses unlocking new pathways for growth, automation and innovation.
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70% of engagement comes from leadership quality.Yet many founders underestimate their real role: they should actually be...
20/04/2026

70% of engagement comes from leadership quality.
Yet many founders underestimate their real role: they should actually be the Chief Enforcer of Values.
Because culture isn’t declared or pasted on walls, it’s demonstrated daily. Thank you for such a powerful session

From ideas to structure… and structure to scale 🚀At the SIA Startup Foundry Bootcamp, we explored Financial & Tax Manage...
16/04/2026

From ideas to structure… and structure to scale 🚀

At the SIA Startup Foundry Bootcamp, we explored Financial & Tax Management with Mrs. Sola Akande unpacking what it really takes to build a financially sound and sustainable business.

Key takeaways founders shouldn’t ignore:
✔️ Identify your revenue streams from day one
✔️ Leverage scalable tools (Excel, QuickBooks, Xero)
✔️ Build a disciplined daily finance routine
✔️ Stay audit-ready — always

Because great businesses don’t just make money… they manage it wisely 💼

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At SIA Startup Foundry, our session on Trademark Protection, Patent Registration, Contracting & Governance with Mr. Ayok...
15/04/2026

At SIA Startup Foundry, our session on Trademark Protection, Patent Registration, Contracting & Governance with Mr. Ayokunle Adetula , a partner at assisted by Mr Lawrence Oguama broke it down clearly:

Before you scale, secure your foundation. Don’t look down on minimum governance structures Contracting, agreements, NDAs, IP protection and many more if you’re serious about scaling.

In this session, founders learned that governance at the early stage must cover:
✔️ Founders’ agreements, equity splits & exit rules
✔️ Employment contracts & IP ownership
✔️ Vendor, partnership agreements & NDAs

Because one missing document today can become a costly mistake tomorrow.

This is what building investable and sustainable businesses looks like- structure, clarity, and protection from day one.

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Last week at SIA Startup Foundry, we moved from learning about AI to ex*****on within 48 hoursOur founders took on an AI...
15/04/2026

Last week at SIA Startup Foundry, we moved from learning about AI to ex*****on within 48 hours

Our founders took on an AI Scaling Challenge, and within just 24 hours:
✨ Quality leads were generated
✨ Websites were built
✨ Brands were repositioned and redesigned
✨ Hidden loopholes were uncovered, saving businesses millions of naira

This is the power of applying AI with clarity and urgency.

A special thank you to our amazing reviewers Anu Oluwadare Gbenga Ayannuga and David Adediji — for your insightful feedback, strategic direction, and practical recommendations. Your input didn’t just guide ideas, it elevated businesses.

We’re not just building startups, we’re building smart, scalable systems for the future. 🚀

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Strategy is warfare. ⚔️Today’s session on Business Strategy & Business Model Design was a reminder that you don’t win in...
09/04/2026

Strategy is warfare. ⚔️

Today’s session on Business Strategy & Business Model Design was a reminder that you don’t win in business by chance - you win by design.

Every move matters.
Every decision positions you.
Every model determines your outcome.

If you’re not intentional, you’re already losing.

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