Breakout 1
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Fireside Chat
Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 111

Entrepreneurship through Acquisition: Owning and Growing Businesses in Africa

Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) is emerging as a compelling pathway for entrepreneurs seeking to own and operate businesses in Africa. While startups often capture the entrepreneurial spotlight, acquiring and scaling existing businesses presents a high-impact alternative for driving economic growth, preserving jobs, and creating value. This fireside chat will explore the real-world journey of acquiring and managing businesses in Africa.

Panelists will share insights on sourcing opportunities, financing acquisitions, operational considerations, and opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs illustrated through case studies. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the ETA model and the practicalities of executing acquisitions in diverse African markets.

Entrepreneurship through Acquisition: Owning and Growing Businesses in Africa

Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) is emerging as a compelling pathway for entrepreneurs seeking to own and operate businesses in Africa. While startups often capture the entrepreneurial spotlight, acquiring and scaling existing businesses presents a high-impact alternative for driving economic growth, preserving jobs, and creating value. This fireside chat will explore the real-world journey of acquiring and managing businesses in Africa.

Panelists will share insights on sourcing opportunities, financing acquisitions, operational considerations, and opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs illustrated through case studies. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the ETA model and the practicalities of executing acquisitions in diverse African markets.

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 9:00 AM
Aldrich 111

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Lunches
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Saturday
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12:15 pm
Batten 204
Ecosystem Development
L&L: One Acre Fund
A lunch-and-learn session hosted by One Acre Fund.
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L&L: One Acre Fund

Join One Acre Fund for a lunch-and-learn on their mission to make smallholder farmers across Africa more productive and prosperous. Learn about their model of providing financing, training, and market access to millions of farming families across the continent.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 12:15 PM
Batten 204
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One Acre Fund
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Lunches
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Saturday
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12:15 pm
Batten 301
Ecosystem Development
L&L: How We Made It in Africa Book Launch and Q&A
Book launch and Q&A for How We Made It in Africa.
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L&L: How We Made It in Africa Book Launch and Q&A

Join this special lunch session for the launch of How We Made It in Africa, followed by a Q&A with the author. Explore the stories, strategies, and lessons behind some of the most successful businesses built on the African continent.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 12:15 PM
Batten 301
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Breakout 2
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Fireside Chat
Saturday
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1:30 pm
Aldrich 109
Diverse
In Conversation with Dupe Olusola on Transformations and Turnarounds
A fireside conversation with one of Africa's most dynamic hospitality leaders.
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In Conversation with Dupe Olusola on Transformations and Turnarounds

Join Dupe Olusola, CEO of Transcorp Hotels, for an intimate fireside conversation about leadership, resilience, and the future of Africa's hospitality and tourism industry. Olusola shares her journey building one of the continent's premier hospitality brands and the opportunities she sees for the sector in driving economic growth and job creation across Africa.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 1:30 PM
Aldrich 109
Host
Moderator
Chi Amaechi
Speakers
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Breakout 1
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Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 107
Finance
Solving Real Problems at Scale: What it Takes to Build FinTech in Africa
Exploring the opportunities and challenges facing fintech builders across the African continent.
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Solving Real Problems at Scale: What it Takes to Build FinTech in Africa

This panel brings together leading fintech entrepreneurs and investors to explore what it really takes to build and scale financial technology platforms across Africa. From navigating regulatory complexity to unlocking new markets, panelists will share hard-won insights on the strategies driving the next wave of African fintech innovation and financial inclusion.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 9:00 AM
Aldrich 107
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