The Blueprint

Designing Businesses That Last

A one-day, hands-on workshop that gives founders and leaders a repeatable blueprint to scale profitably in Africa.

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  • Saturday, 18th October
  • 9am -5pm WAT
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The Founders and Leaders Academy 1.0 is a gathering of industry experts, professionals, business owners, and investors coming together to gain valuable insights, network and explore new opportunities to advance your career or business.

Walk away with a 90-Day Business Growth Playbook, ready-to-use templates, and direct access to our network of facilitators.

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Who Should Attend

This is a curated academy designed for ambitious leaders who are serious about growth. It’s for you, if you belong in these category:

Early and Growth stage startup Founders and Entrepreneurs

  • If you’re seeking clarity, structure, and investor readiness, FLA will equip you with the frameworks to attract funding and scale with confidence.

  • If you’ve raised funds or bootstrapped but can’t seem to scale sustainably, FLA will help you build the systems, strategies, and leadership capacity to achieve lasting growth.

Diaspora Entrepreneurs and Investors

  • Nigerians in the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and across Africa looking to connect with credible founders and businesses at home.

     

  • FLA offers you a trusted platform to mentor, invest, and collaborate with Africa’s emerging leaders.

SME Leaders and Business Managers

  • Owners of retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, education, creative, and service-based businesses.

  • If you want to transform your SME from day-to-day firefighting into a system-driven enterprise, this academy will give you the framework.
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Corporate Innovators and Intrapreneurs

  • Mid- to senior-level professionals leading transformation, innovation, or new ventures.

 

  • If you’re tasked with designing growth strategies in your company, FLA will sharpen your leadership edge.

High-Potential Young Professionals

  • The next generation of leaders preparing to launch businesses or take on bigger leadership roles.

     

  • FLA is your entry point into systems thinking and growth leadership.

Why You Should Not Miss This Workshop

Skill-Building in Business Essentials

Master strategy, branding, revenue models, management, and sustainability to close critical knowledge gaps

Leadership Development

Learn to adopt a growth-oriented leadership mindset and sharpen your problem-solving skills

Networking and Mentorship

Connect with peers, mentors, and industry leaders to build meaningful relationships and support systems that drive long-term success.

Long Term Impact

Walk away with scalable strategies and sustainable practices that not only benefit your business but also contribute to broader economic growth.

Ticketing Pricing

Our first edition of the Founders and Leaders Academy: The Blueprint is the gathering of amazing minds and leaders across industries. Explore our ticketing categories

General Access

Limited to 10 seats only

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N25,000

  • Access to the Main Event: Be in the room where it happens — absorb the core principles with standard seating.
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Standard Access

Everything in General Access, plus:

N50,000

  • On-Demand Video Access: Rewatch key sessions anytime — don’t miss a thing.
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VIP Access

Everything in Standard, plus:

N100,000

  • VIP Lounge Access: A curated space for uninterrupted, high-value conversations.
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Corporate Partner

Everything in VIP, plus:

N400,000

  • Team Package: Admission for 5 participants.
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MEET OUR SPEAKERS .

Debo Omotunde

Director of Global Ministry at The Elevation Church

A dynamic leader, strategist, and coach, serving as the Director of Global Ministry at The Elevation Church, where he oversees the operations of all church expressions and ministries worldwide.

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Omokunbi Adeoti

MBA, MCIPM, ANITAD, GPHR, SPHRi, SHRM-SCP, CXAX

A seasoned Strategic HR leader with over 24 years of experience transforming organizations across Sub-Saharan Africa. She has successfully restructured group operations, established HR functions for startups and large corporations.

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Nifemi Akinwamide

Head of Global Operations at AltSchool Africa

A seasoned operator and strategist who has been part of Africa’s technology story since its early days in 2012. Having seen the ecosystem evolve — the good, the bad, and the promising — he brings depth, resilience, and executional strength to every role he takes on.

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Kristin H. Wilson

Chief Strategy Officer at Spurt!

A technology strategist, people-systems expert, and ecosystem builder dedicated to advancing Africa's innovation economy. She is Managing Partner at Innovate Africa Fund and the Bold Angel Fund, where she backs early-stage, tech-driven ventures addressing some of the continent's most complex challenges.

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FAQ

No. FLA is for any growth-focused business, from SMEs to corporates.

The event will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at xyz, Lagos.

Yes, there is. The event offers three payment options for participants. You will find them in the ticketing section.

To register for the event, simply scroll to the ticketing section and click on the register button for the ticketing option of your choice. Follow the registration process, and your slot is reserved. Limited spots are available, so we encourage you to secure your spot early.

Yes, we encourage you to stay connected and receive event updates by following us on our social media platforms. Look for our official event hashtags at #FLABluprint for the latest news and insights.

Event Agenda

  • Registration, Networking Breakfast & Icebreaker 
  • Attendees check in, receive materials. 
  • Opening Remarks & Workshop Orientation 
  • Welcome address from organizers 
  • Overview of workshop style: hands-on, interactive, outcome-driven.
  • Facilitator Session 1 (Teaching + Workshop) 
  • 30 mins: Facilitator teaching with real case studies. 
  • 30 mins: Attendees break into groups to apply concepts to their own startups. 
  • 15 mins: Group reflections.
  • Pitch Round 1 (Early Registrants) 
  • 5 founders pitch for 5 minutes each.
  • Facilitator Session 2 (Teaching + Practical) 

Theme: 

  • 30 mins: Facilitator delivers key insights. 
  • 30 mins: Group practical 
  • 15 mins: Quick feedback session.
  • Pitch Round 2 
  • 5 more founders pitch.
  • Networking Lunch & VIP/Corporate Breakout Sessions (Intimate) 
  • VIP & Corporate ticket holders meet privately with facilitators in closed breakout rooms. 
  • Standard attendees continue with networking lunch.
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  • Facilitator Session 3 (Teaching + Workshop) 

Theme: 

  • 30 mins: Facilitator delivers core concepts. 
  • 30 mins: Role-play/group task 
  • 15 mins: Attendees share key learning.
  • Pitch Round 3 
  • 5 more founders pitch. 
  • Facilitator Session 3 (Teaching + Workshop) 

Theme: 

  • 30 mins: Facilitator insights with global examples. 
  • 30 mins: Practical breakout 
  • Pitch Round 4 (Final) 
  • Remaining founders pitch.
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  • Closing Reflections & Action Plans 
  • Attendees write their 90-day leadership blueprint using the provided journal/toolkit. 
  • Closing remarks, sponsor recognition, and group photos.

FAQ

No. FLA is for any growth-focused business, from SMEs to corporates.

The event will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at xyz, Lagos.

Yes, there is. The event offers three payment options for participants. You will find them in the ticketing section.

To register for the event, simply scroll to the ticketing section and click on the register button for the ticketing option of your choice. Follow the registration process, and your slot is reserved. Limited spots are available, so we encourage you to secure your spot early.

Yes, we encourage you to stay connected and receive event updates by following us on our social media platforms. Look for our official event hashtags at #FLABluprint for the latest news and insights.

A gathering of industry experts, professionals, business owners, and investors coming together to gain valuable insights, network and explore new opportunities to advance your career or business.

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  • Phone: +234 703 278 8878
  • Email: fla@scalenxt.co

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Debo Omotunde is a dynamic leader, strategist, and coach, serving as the Director of Global Ministry at The Elevation Church, where he oversees the operations of all church expressions and ministries worldwide. He also pastors the church’s Lekki campus at the Pistis Conference Centre, Lagos. Alongside his ministry work, Debo is the Principal Consultant at N’Able Global Solutions Limited, a strategy and innovation firm. Aptly described as Clergy, Consultant, and Coach, he brings a unique blend of spiritual insight and corporate expertise.

A British Standard Institute Certified Lead Auditor, Debo holds advanced certifications in Strategy & Innovation and Disruptive Strategy from Harvard University and Harvard Business School. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants. His professional background spans environmental consulting, quality management systems, capacity development, and strategy innovation, working with leading organizations such as Chevron, Shell, Brass LNG, NNPC, and the Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria.

Debo has supported SMEs with ISO 9001 certification, lectured at TENARIS Corporate University, and delivered training on leadership, negotiation, and organizational growth. He is a sought-after coach to executives and a regular speaker at global conferences. As an author, he has published two influential books: Home-made Success and #What’s Really Stopping You.

Currently, his focus is on strategy development and innovation for profit and non-profit organizations, where he advises and serves on boards to shape growth and long-term outcomes.

Omokunbi Adeoti (MBA, MCIPM, ANITAD, GPHR, SPHRi, SHRM-SCP, CXAX) is a seasoned Strategic HR leader with over 24 years of experience transforming organizations across Sub-Saharan Africa. She has successfully restructured group operations, established HR functions for startups and large corporations, and driven people strategies that enhance capacity, engagement, and profitability.

Currently the Chief People Experience Officer at Leadway Group, Omokunbi oversees multiple entities — spanning insurance, pensions, health, asset management, and hospitality — while also leading customer experience across the group, achieving significant gains in NPS and CSAT scores that translate to business growth.

Her career includes leadership roles at Standard Chartered Bank, Alcatel-Lucent, Airtel, Zain, Celtel, and Vmobile, where she advanced expertise in HR, governance, customer service, and organizational transformation. She has also spearheaded HR transitions during mergers and acquisitions, championed digital innovation, and built learning organizations focused on people and leadership development.

Omokunbi is a recognized thought leader and mentor, an Independent Executive Director on several boards, and a member of global councils such as SHRM Lagos, HR Forbes Council, and the European Mentorship and Coaching Council. In 2023, she was honored as the Peak Performing Woman of the Year.

Passionate about empowering the next generation, she actively mentors emerging leaders to unlock and amplify their potential.

Nifemi Akinwamide is a seasoned operator and strategist who has been part of Africa’s technology story since its early days in 2012. Having seen the ecosystem evolve — the good, the bad, and the promising — he brings depth, resilience, and executional strength to every role he takes on.

With over a decade of experience spanning media, sales, marketing, product management, and operations, Nifemi has helped shape teams and businesses across multiple industries. He served as Senior Product Manager at Nomba (formerly Kudi), driving fintech solutions that solved critical business problems. At Techpoint, he worked with founders to document, refine, and scale their businesses,

Today, as Head of Global Operations at AltSchool Africa, he leads the design and execution of systems that enable scalable growth and deliver transformative learning experiences to thousands of learners.

Grounded in his Christian faith, Nifemi approaches leadership with humility, purpose, and a people-first philosophy. Known for his creativity and ability to connect vision with execution, he is passionate about building structures that empower others to succeed. Outside of work, he enjoys photography and finds fulfillment in mentoring and uplifting people around him.

Kristin H. Wilson is a technology strategist, people-systems expert, and ecosystem builder dedicated to advancing Africa’s innovation economy. She is Managing Partner at Innovate Africa Fund and the Bold Angel Fund, where she backs early-stage, tech-driven ventures addressing some of the continent’s most complex challenges. She also serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Spurt!, a strategy and technology firm she co-founded to help African startups and SMEs unlock growth through data analytics, human-centered design, and organisational development.
In addition to her operator roles, Kristin is a Venture Partner at Oui Capital, a pan-African venture capital firm, and Investmefit Lead at Rising Tide Africa Angel Network. She has supported founders across industries from fintech to clean energy, embedding operational and technological foundations that enable sustainable scale. A sought-after speaker and writer, she frequently shares insights on remote work, organisational culture, inclusive innovation, and the future of African entrepreneurship.

Kristin’s professional journey has spanned leadership roles at She Leads Africa, Big Cabal Media and Double Feather Partners, where she served as Vice President for Africa. Her decade-long career blends management consulting, strategy design, and product development in both mature and emerging markets.
Kristin earned her Bachelor’s degree from Princeton University, where she studied comparative literature, East Asian studies, and neuroscience. She also completed graduate-level studies at the University of Oxford and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Stanford University. She is a Harris Fellow, recognised for her leadership and commitment to driving systems-level impact.

Her work is rooted in the belief that true innovation isn’t imported, it’s cultivated locally. By aligning foreign capital with homegrown talent and solutions, she champions ventures that combine sustainability, relevance, and community ownership to shape Africa’s future.