Stanford Seed Transformation Programme for High-Potential CEOs/Founders in Africa & South Asia 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.

About Stanford Seed

Seed is a Stanford GSB-led initiative that’s working to end the cycle of global poverty. We partner with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving enterprises that transform lives. Thriving Enterprises: Long-Term Engine for Change Seed-trained entrepreneurs, empowered with leadership know-how and one-on-one support, are making an impact by: Scaling and strengthening their companies Creating valuable local, regional, and global networks Transforming lives — from employees and suppliers to customers and communities Seed Transformati... read more

Seed Transformation Programme

Aim and Benefits of 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 Seed Transformation Programme Qualification

• 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

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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit the website.