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What if AI could get you to your first 1,000 customers faster?
Tomorrow, Orange Ashiwel Ochui (Ledgeris) shares how to go to market without a big brand, using agentic AI as a result optimiser.
7 Oct, 5:30 PM WAT, Zoom
luma.com/xo32hr71
Happy New Month & Happy Independence Day, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Cheers to 66 years and a fresh October.
Let's build the Nigeria we believe in.
#NigeriaAt66
Hello Founders,
Mark your calendars! 5:30pm, Oct 01, 2026 (Africa/Casablanca);
Founder Institute Lagos is hosting a webinar themed- ' *From Problem to Startup: Building What the Market Actually Needs* '.
Don't miss it!
Registration Link: luma.com/tlkbg94l
Introducing FIRST ROUND
A fundraising mixer for early-stage founders.
Brought to you by Founder Institute Lagos in collaboration with IDEA Africa and Lagos Angel Network.
Fri 25 Sept, 3pm
Godo Hub, Ikeja GRA
Free entry
Secure your spot at fi.co/e/405241
#LagosStartups
A special thank you to Paul O. Peter and Peter Tokor for bringing clarity to a topic that often feels intimidating to early-stage founders. Your insights, practical examples, and honest perspectives helped break down complex concepts into lessons founders can actually apply.
Join us 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 at 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (𝐖𝐀𝐓), as experienced founders share practical insights on how to approach fundraising with greater clarity and confidence.
Stop guessing. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰!
fi.co/e/395891
Tomorrow. 5pm. Online.
Two speakers who actually know what they are talking about will break down the fundraising game for Founders.
Last 24 hours to register. Will you be there or will you be googling "how do SAFEs work" at 3am next week?
Register Now! fi.co/e/395891
This session will close the knowledge gap and walk founders through the fundamentals of startup financing, helping them approach fundraising conversations with confidence and a clearer understanding of the road ahead.
Jun 18, 2026 | 5:00 PM (WAT)
RSVP: fi.co/e/395891
3-Days to go!
Access to capital is important, but understanding how that capital is structured is just as critical.
This session aims to equip founders with the fundamentals... Join the conversation!
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 | 5:00 PM (WAT)
RSVP: fi.co/e/395891
Peter Tokor, CoFounder of Phundit and an alumnus of FI Lagos will be joining us for this session. Earlier this year, Phundit secured investment to advance its mission of helping Africans build financial resilience.
Join us!
Jun 18, 2026 | 5:00 PM
RSVP: fi.co/e/395891
Today, we celebrate Democracy Day, a reminder that democracy is not just a system of government, but a collective commitment to participation, accountability, and progress.
Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria. 🇳🇬
#DemocracyDay #Nigeria #Entrepreneurship #FounderInstitute #FILagos
Joining us is Paul Omugbe - Founder of Venix Partners Ltd., a venture builder and finance professional with experience across fintech, telecom, media, and tech.
This is a conversation worth being part of!
Jun 18, 2026 | 5:00 PM (WAT)
RSVP: fi.co/e/395891
SAFEs. Convertible Notes. Priced Rounds.
If you're preparing to raise a pre-seed round, understanding the difference matters.
Join Founder Institute Lagos for this online event.
Jun 18, 2026 | 5:00 PM (WAT)
RSVP: fi.co/e/395891
#StartupFundraising
A sincere thank you to Atinuke Idowu and Ayodeji Agboola, for sharing their experiences and creating space for such a thoughtful discussion. We're grateful for the value you brought to the room.
#FounderInstitute #FILagos #StartupGrowth #ScaleInAfrica #MentorAppreciation
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝟓𝐩𝐦!
If you’re currently building, scaling, or preparing for growth, there’s something valuable waiting in this conversation. Join us!
Today, Jun 04, 2026 | 05:00 PM WAT
Last call to register: FI.co/e/394798
𝟏 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨!
"Build systems before you scale."
"Build a world-class team."
Founders hear advice like this all the time. While it's not wrong, it rarely reflects the realities of building in African markets. Join us:
Tomorrow | 05:00 PM WAT
RSVP: FI.co/e/394798
𝟏 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨!
"Build systems before you scale."
"Build a world-class team."
Founders hear advice like this all the time. While it's not wrong, it rarely reflects the realities of building in African markets. Join us:
Tomorrow | 05:00 PM WAT
RSVP: FI.co/e/394798
2 Day to Go!
Join us for an honest conversation on the bottlenecks African startups face daily and the practical strategies successful founders are using to overcome them.
Jun 04, 2026 | 05:00 PM WAT
RSVP: FI.co/e/394798
