The Founder Academy initiative is part of the broader ALX Ventures ecosystem, designed to equip learners with mentorship, funding, and practical business tools critical to navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship.
Maile stressed the importance of collaboration among government, the private sector, and civil society, noting that the private sector benefits from government-funded education and should be involved in funding discussions.
Applications for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders program are now open and close on October 14, 2024.