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Business Leadership
Business growth, Content Strategy and Founder Mindset
YOU'VE got the Questions,
We've got the room
Join the conversation on what business truly demands of founders: emotionally, mentally. and strategically.
A Therapy, but for business owners series
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EDGE FINDERS· August 10–11
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Lagos. Abuja
Community
100+ Members Strong
About Us
Founder’s Weight is a platform that brings founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and operators together for honest conversations about the realities of building and growing a business. We build something real. We meet people actually doing the work. And we leave with skills, connections, and a community that continues long after each event ends.
Our Founder's Story
Founder’s Weight was born from my own journey as a founder. Over the years, while building businesses, leading teams, and working closely with entrepreneurs, I noticed a pattern: too many founders are building alone. Behind every business is someone carrying the weight of decisions, uncertainty, growth, and responsibility, often without access to a strong founder community or entrepreneur support network.
- Dera Ndidigwe
Moments That Mattered
Past Editions
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Raising Smart
Bootstrapping, angel rounds, revenue-based financing—and when to say no to money that comes with strings.
Moments That Mattered
New Releases
Questions Every Founder Should Ask Before Launching Anything
Most founders skip this. Most launches fail because of it..
Building in Lagos Will Teach You Things Silicon Valley Never Will
The infrastructure gaps, the informal networks, the resilience required — and why it might be the best business education there is.
How to Build a Brand That Africans Actually Trust
Trust isn’t built with ads. It’s built with consistency and community.
Community Voices
“I met a brand strategist my first time at Founder’s Weight. She helped me build consistency in my business development; something I’d been struggling with for two years. The mee and networking opportunities created a truly collaborative atmosphere.”
Innocentia Duru
Founder, YardGro
I experienced a room with other founders, just talking openly about what building actually feels like. The speaker lineup featured excellent entrepreneus, and what stayed with me was how founders asked questions about their businesses and got real answers right there.”
Tobi Adeoye
Founder, BrandQor
I experienced a room with other founders, just talking openly about what building actually feels like. The speaker lineup featured excellent entrepreneus, and what stayed with me was how founders asked questions about their businesses and got real answers right there.”
Natasha Jumbo
Founder, BrandQor
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Sponsor or Partner
Limited sponsorship and partnership slots available. Support entreprenuership in Africa, speak at our events, or connect your brand with the builders shaping the continent's future.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Experience
Founder’s Weight is a quarterly meetup, monthly webinars, and ongoing community events for founders, business owners, creatives, and startups who are tired of building alone. No polished pitches. No fake hustle. Just honest conversations, seasoned speakers, real mentorship, and a community that actually shows up.
Seasoned founders and operators who’ve built through real difficulty—not polished success stories. They share what broke, what worked, and what they’d never do again.
It depends on the event. Some of our workshops are hybrid, offering both in-person attendance at the listed venue and live virtual participation. Each event page specifies its format, so check the details for the specific event you are interested in
Each upcoming event listed on our site has its own registration link and pricing. Click the Register or Get Notified button on the event card to reserve your seat or be notified when registration opens.
We have three tiers: Free (Community), ₦50,000 (Sustainer), and ₦150,000 (Ally). Free tickets are always available. No questions asked.
Free gets you full access to the meetup and community directory. Sustainer adds lunch, speaker notes, and 1-month digital community access. Ally includes everything plus a 1:1 mentorship intro and supporter wall recognition.
Getting Involved
Yes. We welcome volunteers to help with setup, registration, and community coordination. Reach out through the contact page.
If you’ve built through real difficulty or have honest lessons or business insights to share, we want to hear from you. Submit your proposal through the “Become a Partner” link above
We offer sponsorship opportunities for organisations who want to support Founder’s Weight and connect with the builders shaping Africa’s future. Click Become a Sponsor in the Get Involved section to share your details and goals.
Yes. Just make sure they RSVP so we have enough seats and food.
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