THE CURRICULUM
The SheThrives Founder Journey
From Idea to Impact
Discover
Every founder begins by understanding herself, her customer and the opportunity she wants to pursue.
What you'll achieve
- •Develop a founder mindset.
- •Discover AI opportunities across Africa.
- •Conduct customer interviews.
- •Validate real problems.
- •Build your first Business Model Canvas.
Program Experiences
- ✓Founder Passport Ceremony.
- ✓Community Discovery Expedition.
- ✓Around the Table Founder Dinner.
- ✓Executive Insight Series.
Build
Ideas become action. Founders design, build and improve their businesses using Lean Startup principles and practical AI applications.
What you'll achieve
- •Build and launch your first MVP.
- •Create your own AI team.
- •Develop business systems.
- •Automate key processes.
- •Strengthen your personal brand.
Program Experiences
- ✓Ship It Weekend.
- ✓Founder Portrait Day.
- ✓The Empty Desk Ceremony.
- ✓Thrive Day.
Founder Summit: Become
Halfway through the programme, founders step away from the day-to-day to focus on leadership and personal growth. A weekend retreat designed to help women reflect, recharge and reconnect with their purpose.
What you'll achieve
- •Leadership strategies.
- •Financial management & money mindset.
- •Confidence & overcoming failure.
- •Building meaningful professional relationships.
- •Defining your personal and business legacy.
Program Experiences
- ✓Campfire conversations.
- ✓Founder Fire Ceremony.
Grow
Businesses meet the market. Founders learn how to attract customers, generate revenue and build sustainable growth strategies.
What you'll achieve
- •Make your first sale.
- •Build a marketing engine.
- •Develop your founder story.
- •Strengthen your digital presence.
- •Create systems for growth.
Program Experiences
- ✓SheThrives Market Day.
- ✓Media House Studio.
- ✓Spotlight Chair.
- ✓Founder networking events.
Thrive
Founders prepare for long-term success. Businesses become investment ready and growth focused.
What you'll achieve
- •Build financial confidence.
- •Develop partnerships.
- •Strengthen governance.
- •Refine your business strategy.
- •Prepare for Demo Festival.
Program Experiences
- ✓Investor conversations.
- ✓Founder coaching.
- ✓Pitch rehearsals.
- ✓Demo Festival.
- ✓Graduation Gala.
- ✓Guild Induction.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
What You'll Leave With
TARGET AUDIENCE
Who Should Apply?
No technical background required
You do not need to know how to code. You do not need a fully developed business idea. You simply need curiosity, commitment and the willingness to learn.