@founders_smith

Forge Forward | Building and Scaling Decentralized, Self-Sustaining Startup Ecosystems Across Nigeria and West Africa

 Nigeria
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Joined March 2026
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Founders Fair 2026 brings together 10,000+ founders, innovators, and investors for 3 days of connections, opportunities, and growth. 💰 $5M funding opportunities 🏢 ₦300M SME Grant Pool 🎓 ₦50M Tertiary Students Grant Pool 📅 Nov 18–20 | 📍 ICC, Enugu Who needs to be in this room? Tag a founder, startup, or investor! 👇 🎟️ Registration link in the comments.
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MENTORS SPOTLIGHT ✨ Experience is the best shortcut a founder can get. Thank you, Colin M. Donohue, Venture Catalyst, for mentoring some of our founders at NextShift Accelerator 2026. We appreciate your time and insight. #MentorsSpotlight #NextShiftAccelerator #FoundersSmith
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STARTUP DOCTOR SPOTLIGHT ✨ ARTHUR OKONKWO Founder, Webdott Labs. He is a Business and Technology Architect who specialises in ERP implementation, workflow automation, and digital infrastructure, helping organisations streamline operations and build scalable digital systems. Thank you for your guidance as our Startup Doctor (IT)! Your expertise empowers our founders to build scalable, efficient tech systems. #StartupDoctorSpotlight #NextShiftAccelerator #FoundersSmith
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THE CLOCK IS TICKING! 25 DAYS TO FOUNDERS FAIR 2026! Big ideas deserve bigger rooms. Great businesses need the right connections. And ambitious founders deserve access to opportunities that move them forward. Theme: Democratizing Startup success and Commercializing Innovation in West Africa. Secure a spot for yourself founderssmith.com
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Great brands aren't built on visibility alone. They're built on clarity, consistency, and trust. Thank you, Marygold Okoye, Founder of D’lor Academy, for supporting our founders at NextShift Accelerator 2026. Your expertise in brand positioning and strategic communication is helping them build stronger, more credible brands #StartupDoctorSpotlight #NextShiftAccelerator #FoundersSmith
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MENTORS SPOTLIGHT ✨ Great mentors don't just share knowledge. They build founders. Thank you, Ndu Ekwomadu, Founder of BrandDrive, for mentoring some of our founders at the NextShift Accelerator 2026. Your wealth of experience, from product strategy to AI integration, helped them build scalable, future-ready ventures. #MentorsSpotlight #NextShiftAccelerator #FoundersSmith
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Founders Fair '26 is happening 18th to 20th November at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, and you don't want to watch it from the sidelines. Whether you're launching, scaling, or just starting to dream, there's a seat with your name on it. Come build, connect, and grow with the community shaping what's next. 📅 18th - 20th Nov, 2026 📍 ICC, Enugu Secure your seat today founderssmith.com/
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STARTUP DOCTOR SPOTLIGHT ✨ Ideas open the door. Sound legal structure helps founders stay in the room. Special thanks to our Startup Doctor (Legal)! Thank you for safeguarding our startups' legal health. #StartupDoctor #NextShiftAccelerator #FoundersSmith
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Ideas become ventures when someone shows you how to execute. Thank you, Moses Omuetha, Founder of Tribease, for mentoring some of our founders at the NextShift Accelerator 2026. Your practical frameworks and experience, from operational efficiency to business strategy, helped them move from ideas to scalable startups. #MentorsSpotlight #NextShiftAccelerator #FoundersSmith
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Every strong startup needs more than a good idea. It needs a solid legal foundation. Thank you, Barr. Mary Ekemezie of ME Consult, for guiding our NextShift Accelerator founders on legal compliance, corporate structuring and IP protection. We appreciate your support. #StartupDoctor #NextShiftAccelerator #FoundersSmith
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Great mentors give founders their time, their experience, and their honest perspective. Thank you, Louis Furtwängler, Founder of Term Sheet Tapes, for mentoring some of our founders at the NextShift Accelerator 2026. We appreciate your support. #MentorsSpotlight #NextShiftAccelerator #FoundersSmith
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Calling all robotics innovators and builders! Take your project out of the lab and into the spotlight at the Founders Fair 2026 Robo-Marathon Competition. Why you should apply: compete for a share of ₦10 Million in prizes, connect directly with industry leaders and potential founders/investors, and showcase your real-world robotics solutions to a global audience. Applications are closing soon! The deadline is November 10th, 2026. Registration in the comments. Tag a fellow innovator who needs to enter this! 👇 #Robotics #FoundersFair2026 #TechInnovation #Automation #Engineering #TechStartups
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Robo Marathon Competition Registration forms.gle/73v2ZZ2Y9qjEgJrY7

Robo Marathon Application Form

Thank you for your interest in the Robo Marathon Competition! Please complete this application form with accurate information about your team and robot. The information you provide will be used to...

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West African founders, your pitch stage is ready. 🎙️🔥 Mr. Uwem, Head of Investment at Launch Africa Ventures, takes the stage at Founders Fair 2026 live pitches, real investor questions, and a shot at funding. 21 standout startups. 3 days to get seen and to take a shot for equity funding. 📅 Nov 18–20, 2026 📍 International Conference Centre, Enugu Register: founderssmith.com/
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Mastering the Pitch: What Does It Really Take to Get Investor-Ready? 💡 Great ideas attract attention, but structured, investor-ready pitches command capital. During our exclusive Masterclass, Henry Ogbuagu, CEO of Vencapital will be exploring the core mechanics of pitching, what investors actually look for in early-stage startups, and how founders can structure their narrative to unlock capital and scale effectively. #MasterclassSession #InvestorReadiness #StartupFunding #Fundraising #FoundersSmith
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A convergence of founders, builders, innovators, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders all under one roof! Founders Fair 2026 brings the entire startup ecosystem into one space to connect, collaborate, unlock opportunities, and drive innovation across West Africa. 📅 November 18–20, 2026 📍 ICC, Enugu 🔗 Register now: founderssmith.com
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What makes an investor say YES to your startup? Beyond a great pitch deck, investors look for strong leadership, traction, risk management, and a clear path to scale. During our exclusive Founders Smith Masterclass, Colin M. Donohue, CEO of Kernel Finance, will be exploring Investor Readiness: The Investor Mindset unpacking how investors evaluate startups, assess risk, and determine which businesses are ready for investment and scale. 🚀
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Before Founders Fair '26, our NextShift Accelerator startups are taking the spotlight! 🚀 Join us online as founders pitch their startups to investors and ecosystem leaders, including networks like Launch Africa, FirstFounders & Lagos Angel Network. 📅 Oct 30 | 3PM WAT 🔗Register via the link in the comments #NextShiftAccelerator #FoundersFair
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Founders Fair - Founders Smith

Nov 18th - 20th, 2026 Founders Fair 2026 Converging sovereign institutional capital, Silicon Valley tier venture networks, and pan-African engineering titans

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