*Announces an inspirational new speaker series for entrepreneurs
Technology giant, Google today held graduation events in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa to celebrate 5000 business owners who have completed its Hustle Academy training programme.
At the events, Google also announced a new speaker series in which successful African entrepreneurs share lessons and advice, furthering its commitment to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses thrive.
Launched in February 2022, the academy provides practical business training which helps business owners learn the soft skills that complement their hard talents, through peer-to-peer and mentor-driven learning.
This year’s graduates were chosen from nearly 10 000 applications. The 5000 graduates come from 23 cohorts who attended five-day virtual boot camps where they learned how to define their business strategy, increase sales, and how pitch for investor funding. The curriculum also included lessons on digital marketing and effective…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
