Seed | Take Your Business to the Next Level

Take your business to the next level.

Stanford Seed is looking for high-potential CEOs/founders based in East Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa, and India who are motivated for growth.

The Seed Transformation Program is an unconventional, high-touch learning experience that goes beyond acquiring business skills. Stanford's world-renowned faculty and dedicated team of experts work with leaders throughout their 12-month journey to growth.

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The Details

AFRICA PROGRAM DATES: January - December 2020
INDIA PROGRAM DATES December 2019 - December 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 June 2019
PROGRAM FEE: US$6,000* (Africa) and $7,500* (India)

*Fee has been subsidized by philanthropic contributions

PROGRAM DATES: January 2020 - December 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 June 2019

PROGRAM FEE: US $6,000

OPEN TO: CEOs/founders of for-profit companies and for-profit social enterprises

REQUIREMENT: Companies based in Southern Africa with annual revenues between
US $150,000 and $15 million

LOCATION: Various cities in either East or West Africa & at your company

Key Benefits

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 support from trained local facilitators who will help you introduce what you've learned to your management team and promote buy-in.
Develop relationships with like-minded leaders to share experiences and develop an ongoing peer-to-peer support network.

LOCATION: Various cities in India, East Africa, and West Africa, Sri Lanka & at your company

The Problem Solvers

Meet some of the entrepreneurs behind the Seed Transformation Program.

The Seed Effect

Following the program:
61.3% increased their revenue
83% increased customers
50% expanded into new geographies
58.8% have started doing business with
other Seed participants

*Based on self-reported data by STP participants

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