Stanford Seed 2022 Transformation Programme for High-Potential CEOs/Founders in Africa

Published: 03 Apr 2022

 The Seed Transformation Program (STP) is a year-long, part-time intensive leadership program for CEOs/founders of established businesses. Stanford Graduate School of Business faculty and other experts deliver strategy sessions for CEOs and their management teams, in which leaders learn and apply skills, tools, and mindsets to drive growth and innovation. CEOs and their management team members will be challenged to refine their strategy and value proposition, and set a course for scalable growth and impact.  During and after the STP, leaders will network with approximately 1,000 entrepreneurs from across Africa and South Asia – joining current and past participants.

Stanford Seed Transformation Programme

Application Deadline	June 1, 2022
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Stanford Seed
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Stanford Seed Transformation Programme

Cost of Participation: 

• US $5,000 (Fee has been subsidized by philanthropic contributions)
• In Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, the cost of the program has been further subsidized by the De Beers Group.
• Fee includes value-added tax.
• Limited scholarships for women CEO or founders and social entrepreneurs are available. Information will be made available to admitted applicants upon request.

Value of Stanford Seed Transformation Programme:

• Take advantage of a world-class curriculum from Stanford GSB and the innovative thinking that has shaped so many of the most successful companies in Silicon Valley.
• Get the support from trained local facilitators to help you introduce what you’ve learned to your company and promote buy-in.
• Develop relationships with like-minded leaders to share experiences and develop an ongoing peer-to-peer support network.

Requirements for Stanford Seed Transformation Programme

• CEOs/founders of for-profit companies and for-profit social enterprises
• Companies based in Africa & South Asia with annual revenues between US$150,000 and $15 million

Selection Process

Duration of Program: 12 months (September 2023 – October 2024)

Application Deadline

June 1, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Stanford Seed on www.tfaforms.com to apply