Growth-Stage Founders In the age of AI- innovation would be the differentiator.

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What You Get at Founders Conference

It has been 10years since hosting the very first edition of Founders Conference at Four Points by Sheraton.

Even after one whole decade the main driver of business success remains innovation, technology and data.

At Founders Conference 2026, we are taking a deeper look at the phenomenon called Artificial Intelligence.

At Founders Conference 2026

  • 20 Innovative start-ups would pitch/demo their products
  • 200 founders will gather to learn early-stage business growth mechanics
  • In a fund-raising panel we would show founders the surest pathway to raising capital for bankable projects

Stop Surviving.

 Start Scaling.

The Room Where Founders Get Real.

Fewer Talks.

More Answers.

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Why Join

Founders Conference 2026

This is not a motivational event. It's a working session for founders who've survived the first years and are now wrestling with the harder questions — how to grow revenue predictably, build teams that don't fall apart, access the right capital, and make better decisions under pressure.

Every session is designed around a specific problem. Every speaker has lived it. You'll walk out with tools you can use the following week.

profits

Revenue

How to build sales engines that don't depend on the founder to close every deal.

capital

Capital

What investors actually want — and how to position your business to get it.

operations

Operations

Systems that let your business grow without depending entirely on you.

brand

Brand

Why your story is a growth lever — and how to use it before the traction shows up.

resilience

Resilience

How to make clear decisions when the market, the economy, and your team are all uncertain.

people

People

Hiring, leading, and retaining talent in a market where great people have options.

Business at the Speed of AI as a high-impact innovation conference focused on helping entrepreneurs, executives, creators, and business leaders understand how artificial intelligence is reshaping business growth, operations, leadership, and competitive advantage.

At this conference, participants will explore how AI is transforming industries, accelerating innovation, and redefining the future of entrepreneurship. Attendees will learn how modern founders and business leaders can leverage AI to improve productivity, automate workflows, scale marketing and sales, enhance customer experiences, and make smarter strategic decisions. The conference will also examine how companies can remain relevant in a rapidly changing digital economy where speed, adaptability, and innovation are becoming the new competitive currency.

Key Learning Sessions

1. The AI-Powered Business Revolution
Understanding how AI is changing business models, industries, and global competition.

2. Building and Scaling at the Speed of AI
Practical strategies for using AI tools to accelerate growth, operations, marketing, and execution.

3. Innovation Thinking for Modern Founders
How entrepreneurs can build agile, future-ready companies driven by innovation and technology.

4. AI for Sales, Customer Experience, and Market Expansion
Leveraging AI to generate leads, personalize engagement, improve conversions, and scale globally.

5. Leadership, Ethics, and the Future of Work in the AI Era
Exploring responsible AI adoption, workforce transformation, and the leadership mindset required for the future economy.

What's on the Agenda

Six sessions. Each one built around a specific challenge facing growth-stage founders in Nigeria today.

9:00 AM
KEYNOTE
The Revenue Problem Nobody Talks About

You're past product-market fit — so why is revenue still inconsistent? This session breaks down how to build a repeatable sales structure that works without the founder in the room.
With Bunmi Jembola, CEO, SalesRuby.

10:30 AM
PANEL
Raising Capital in a Tough Market

What's actually changed in the funding environment and how founders are adapting their pitch, their terms, and their runway expectations.
Featuring Babatunde Akin-Moses, Co-Founder & CEO, Sycamore.

12:00 PM
MASTERCLASS
Building a Sales Team That Doesn't Need You

A practical framework for hiring, training, and holding a sales team accountable — without micromanaging. Led by Bunmi Jembola. You'll leave with a hiring scorecard and a 90-day onboarding structure.

2:00 PM
MASFIRESIDE CHATTERCLASS
How to Tell Your Story Before the Numbers Are Big

Storytelling as a business weapon — how Sycamore built credibility, unlocked partnerships, and attracted investors before they were a household name.
With Babatunde Akin-Moses.

3:30 PM
WORKSHOP
Decision-Making Under Pressure

An interactive session on how to make faster, better decisions — on hiring, pricing, partnerships, and exits — when the information is incomplete and the stakes are real.

5:00 PM
CLOSING SESSION
The Next 12 Months: What You Should Actually Focus On

A brutally honest conversation about priorities — what growth-stage founders should double down on, what to cut, and what the most successful businesses in Nigeria have in common right now.


* Session order and speakers subject to change. Times are indicative.

speakers Who You'll Hear From

BUNMI JEMBOLA

CEO, Nanoskilled & SalesRuby | Africa's most-followed sales coach

BABATUNDE AKIN-MOSES

Co-Founder & CEO, Sycamore | ex-Shell, KPMG, PwC

More speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Follow @foundersconferenceng for updates.

Two Ways to Attend

Seats are capped. This is a working room, not an arena event.

Payment Details

Account Name: SalesRuby Limited

Stanbic IBTC
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GENERAL ADMISSION

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  • Full-day access to all keynotes, panels, and the networking session. Includes session materials and lunch.
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FOUNDERS PASS

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  • Everything in General Admission + priority seating, access to the exclusive pre-event founder roundtable (8 AM), and direct session with speakers post-event.
  • Coffee Break
  • 1 exclusive Workshop session

Early bird pricing is available for a limited time and closes on 15 Aug, 2026. Secure your spot now at the discounted early bird rate before prices increase.
Attending with your team? Groups of three or more qualify for special rates. To access group discounts, please contact us at hello@foundersconferenceng.com.

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