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Hello, changemakers and social innovators, Guess what? The African Masterclass Series (AMS 3) is back! Ideation Hub Africa is super excited that the African Masterclass Series (Cohort 3) is here again. An initiative of @ideationhubafrica The African Masterclass Series III is themed “ImpactX: Create Greater Impact through Personal Transformation and Social Innovation". It will focus on equipping you with the competencies for creating greater impact through a combustive intersection of personal transformation and social innovation. Are you ready to acquire more knowledge and transformative value like no other? The African Masterclass Series is an immersive learning series that is educative, empowering, transformational, and unique for all social innovators, changemakers, social entrepreneurs, CSO actors, development practitioners, public sector professionals, nation-building enthusiasts, non-profit professionals, policy shapers, NGO leaders, and all impact-driven individuals like you! It will feature social innovators and changemakers from the different pillar competencies across the SDG themes who, through their work in the African context, are creating real-time impact. Why Attend the African Masterclass Series? To gain invaluable knowledge and strategies for driving transformational change and social impact across nations. Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about social impact. Learn from inspiring guest mentors and thought leaders. Access actionable insights to fuel your projects and initiatives. Join thousands of changemakers and social innovators committed to making a positive difference and driving sustainable development in Africa. Guess what? AMS 3 is free! Also share the link with your colleagues, ecosystem, organizations, and sphere of influence. To register for free, click the link in bio @ideationhubafrica or click link below https://lnkd.in/d39g3mgG Debola Deji - Kurunmi Ideation Hub Africa Oluwatoyin Banjo #AMS3 #SocialImpact #GlobalImpact #PersonalTransformation #SocialInnovation #ImpactX

In a world teeming with boundless opportunities and uncharted territories, the youth stand at the top of transformation. Especially in Saudi Arabia, a place where you can make your dreams come true. The power to redefine norms, shape industries and create legacies lies squarely in our hands ;) 🚀 Seizing Opportunities in the Private Sector 🚀 Here innovation is the most powerful thing and the road less traveled becomes the avenue to success. The dynamic landscape of businesses - from tech startups to sustainable fashion brands - offers fertile ground for ambitious youth to build their ventures. 🌟 The Courage to Dream and Momentum 🌟 The audacity to dream is the foundation upon which great accomplishments are built. Let's not underestimate the power of momentum - the initial spark that propels one forward. The journey might be challenging, but the potential to create positive change is unmatched. 🌏 Harnessing a Vast Range of Tools 🌏 In the digital age, the youth have an unprecedented arsenal of tools at their disposal. From social media platforms to e-commerce websites, the internet has democratized the playing field, enabling even the smallest startups to reach a global audience. With access to knowledge, resources, and technology, the youth can turn their boldest ideas into reality. 🌟 Empowerment through Entrepreneurship 🌟 Entrepreneurship isn't just a buzzword; it's a journey of self-discovery, resilience and limitless potential. By embarking on this path, the youth craft their destinies, transforming their visions into tangible realities. Consider the stories of visionary entrepreneurs who started with just an idea and transformed it into global enterprises - inspire us to break barriers, dream big, and embark on the path less traveled. 🤝 Networking: Paving the Path to Prosperity 🤝 Networking is everything, but should be done smartly. The youth can tap into mentorship, collaboration, and partnerships to accelerate their growth. Be brave and eager to know more, embrace uncertainty, and trust in your potential to shape the future. Dream big, act boldly, and let your journey be a testament to the incredible heights that youthful ambition can achieve. #YouthEmpowerment #EntrepreneurshipJourney #DreamBig #UnleashPotential #SaudiArabia #Vision2030 #YouthLeadership #YouthVoice #Wellbeing #YoungLeaders #Futureleadership

Dear Changemakers and Social Innovators, Here is our special invitation to you to join us at this year's edition of the African Masterclass Series 3 themed - “ImpactX: Create Greater Impact through Personal Transformation and Social Innovation". Here are captivating reasons why you should register today: 🔸 Skill Enhancement: Elevate your expertise with a wide range of learnings on social innovation and personal transformation designed to empower you and take your organization from point A to point B. 🔸 Networking: Connect with like-minded changemakers, social innovators, social entrepreneurs, development practitioners, NGO leaders and impact-driven individuals as they share experiences, and build valuable partnerships and collaborations. 🔸 International Perspective: The African Masterclass Series avails you the platform to connect, collaborate, broaden your perspective, and expand your organization's reach and impact globally. 🔸 Access to Immersive Resources: Access valuable resources, worksheets, toolkits, case studies, and contextually relevant materials that can drive real impact across your organizations, systems, and communities. We leave you with this word- The real work of social innovation is to fix broken systems. Let's get on this journey of promoting personal transformation and social innovation together across Africa. Click the link in the comment section to register now! PS: Please note that the African Masterclass Series III is provided absolutely FREE, but you must register to participate in this transformational learning program. #AMS3 #SocialImpact #GlobalImpact #PersonalTransformation #SocialInnovation #Impactx

It's 11 more days to the Visioning retreat! Dear Changemakers, Social Innovators, Social Entrepreneurs, NGO Leaders, and Impact driven Individuals have you secured your spot yet? The Visioning 2024 Retreat by Ideation Hub Africa is your invitation to a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and strategic visioning for your organization. Are you still contemplating joining other visionary Changemakers, Social Innovators and NGO Leaders? Here are the benefits: - Awaken you to your deepest sense of purpose, and understand how to ENGINEER the FUTURE through Personal Vision. Then design your overwhelm-free life. - Discover the WINDFINDERS for 2024 defining directions for how individuals, institutions, and industries will evolve in the New World Order! - Uncover the Specific Strategies for a Profitable Pivot. Shift your life, vision, career, and business, into great results through the Power of a Pivot! - Understand the 12 New Forms of Wealth to acquire and grow, for creating and connecting high-value opportunities, repositioning your brand, as well as multiplying abundance in 2024. - Experience a Mind-Shifting Discovery of the 12 Emerging Enigmas in our world today, and position yourself to solve wicked problems, create value, and impact society by divine inspiration. - Empower you to re-order your NGO, Civil Society Organization, and Social Enterprise for effectiveness, impact, and longevity across the 10 Pillars of non-profit excellence. Join other visionary Changemakers and Social Innovators in this immersive experience designed to ignite your potential and set the stage for a year of transformation. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the Visioning 2024 Retreat! This retreat holds on the 9th and 10th of February,2024 Click the link in the bio or send a DM to secure your spot. #Visioningretreat2024 #GlobalImpact #IdeationHubAfrica

Hello, changemakers and social innovators, Guess what? African Masterclass Series (AMS 3) is back! We are super excited, and we can’t keep calm! The African Masterclass Series (Cohort 3) is here again. An initiative of Ideation Hub Africa The African Masterclass Series III is themed- “ImpactX: Create Greater Impact through Personal Transformation and Social Innovation". It will focus on equipping you with the competencies for creating greater impact through a combustive intersection of personal transformation and social innovation. Are you ready to acquire more knowledge and transformational value like no other? The African Masterclass Series is an immersive learning series that is educative, empowering, transformational, and unique for all social innovators, changemakers, social entrepreneurs, CSO actors, development practitioners, public sector professionals, nation-building enthusiasts, policy shapers, NGO leaders, and all impact-driven individuals like you! It will feature social innovators and changemakers from the different pillar competencies across the SDG themes who through their work in the African context are creating real-time impact. Why Attend the African Masterclass Series? - To gain invaluable knowledge and strategies for driving transformational change and social impact across nations. - Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about social impact. - Learn from inspiring guest mentors and thought leaders. - Access actionable insights to fuel your projects and initiatives. - Join thousands of changemakers and social innovators committed to making a positive difference and driving sustainable development in Africa. Guess what? AMS 3 is *free*! Also share the link with your colleagues, ecosystem, organizations, and sphere of influence. To register for free, click the link: https://lnkd.in/e7gfK6Md #AMS3 #SocialImpact #GlobalImpact #PersonalTransformation #SocialInnovation #ImpactX

It's 11 more days to the Visioning retreat! Dear Changemakers, Social Innovators, Social Entrepreneurs, NGO Leaders, and Impact driven Individuals have you secured your spot yet? The Visioning 2024 Retreat by Ideation Hub Africa is your invitation to a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and strategic visioning for your organization. Are you still contemplating joining other visionary Changemakers, Social Innovators and NGO Leaders? Here are the benefits: - Awaken you to your deepest sense of purpose, and understand how to ENGINEER the FUTURE through Personal Vision. Then design your overwhelm-free life. - Discover the WINDFINDERS for 2024 defining directions for how individuals, institutions, and industries will evolve in the New World Order! - Uncover the Specific Strategies for a Profitable Pivot. Shift your life, vision, career, and business, into great results through the Power of a Pivot! - Understand the 12 New Forms of Wealth to acquire and grow, for creating and connecting high-value opportunities, repositioning your brand, as well as multiplying abundance in 2024. - Experience a Mind-Shifting Discovery of the 12 Emerging Enigmas in our world today, and position yourself to solve wicked problems, create value, and impact society by divine inspiration. - Empower you to re-order your NGO, Civil Society Organization, and Social Enterprise for effectiveness, impact, and longevity across the 10 Pillars of non-profit excellence. Join other visionary Changemakers and Social Innovators in this immersive experience designed to ignite your potential and set the stage for a year of transformation. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the Visioning 2024 Retreat! This retreat holds on the 9th and 10th of February,2024 Click the link in the comment section or send a DM to secure your spot. #Visioningretreat2024 #GlobalImpact #IdeationHubAfrica

🌏 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 🌏 Navigating cultural nuances is key to thriving in India’s diverse startup ecosystem. Here’s how to bridge the cultural gaps effectively: 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲: Foster an inclusive culture that respects and values diverse perspectives. 🤝 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Tailor your communication styles to suit different cultural backgrounds. 🗣️ 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: Leverage local knowledge to align your strategies with cultural preferences. 📊 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Invest in training programs to enhance cultural competence within your team. 📚 What strategies have you found effective in overcoming cultural barriers? Share your experiences below! 🗺️ #CulturalBarriers #IndianStartup #DiversityAndInclusion #EffectiveCommunication #LocalInsights #CrossCulturalTraining #StartupGrowth #BusinessStrategy #CulturalCompetence #Entrepreneurship

Dear Changemakers and Social Innovators, Here is our special invitation to you to join us at this year's edition of the African Masterclass Series 3 themed - “ImpactX: Create Greater Impact through Personal Transformation and Social Innovation". Here are captivating reasons why you should register today: 🔸 Skill Enhancement: Elevate your expertise with a wide range of learnings on social innovation and personal transformation designed to empower you and take your organization from point A to point B. 🔸 Networking: Connect with like-minded changemakers, social innovators, social entrepreneurs, development practitioners, NGO leaders and impact-driven individuals as they share experiences, and build valuable partnerships and collaborations. 🔸 International Perspective: The African Masterclass Series avails you the platform to connect, collaborate, broaden your perspective, and expand your organization's reach and impact globally. 🔸 Access to Immersive Resources: Access valuable resources, worksheets, toolkits, case studies, and contextually relevant materials that can drive real impact across your organizations, systems, and communities. We leave you with this word- The real work of social innovation is to fix broken systems. Let's get on this journey of promoting personal transformation and social innovation together across Africa. Click the link in the comment section to register now! PS: Please note that the African Masterclass Series III is provided absolutely FREE, but you must register to participate in this transformational learning program. #AMS3 #SocialImpact #GlobalImpact #PersonalTransformation #SocialInnovation #Impactx

Cultural Hurdles in Entrepreneurship: Solutions for a More Inclusive Future The world of entrepreneurship is a vibrant, ever-evolving landscape. However, beneath its surface, it bears the marks of cultural challenges that have quietly hindered progress. In this post, we'll explore these unseen problems, their impact on the business world, and how we can work towards solutions for a more inclusive entrepreneurial future. The Veiled Challenges: Funding Biases: Cultural stereotypes often influence funding decisions, making it harder for entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds to secure investments, thereby limiting their growth potential. Networking Barriers: In some cultures, networking thrives on established relationships, inadvertently excluding outsiders and limiting opportunities for new entrepreneurs. Inclusivity and Innovation: A lack of cultural diversity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem can hamper innovation, as unique perspectives stemming from diverse cultures are overlooked. Cultural Stigmas: Cultural taboos may deter individuals from certain backgrounds from pursuing entrepreneurship, limiting the pool of talent and ideas. A Royal Insight at G20: During the recent G20 India G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance summit in India, an enlightening moment came from none other than the Prince of Saudi Arabia. Fahad M AlSaud His Highness shared a remarkable example where he witnessed groundbreaking entrepreneurial growth that underscored a crucial point—it's not just about the money. These distinguished entrepreneurs proved that when cultural hurdles are dismantled, when opportunities are made accessible to all, and when mentorship thrives, the entrepreneurial spirit soars. Crafting Solutions: Solving the Puzzle: Diverse Leadership: Fostering diverse leadership within businesses and organizations ensures varied cultural perspectives are integrated into decision-making processes. Educational Initiatives: (Cultural Sensitivity Training) Implementing programs that enhance cultural awareness. Cultural sensitivity training can encourage dialogue and awareness within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Mentorship Programs: Develop mentorship programs that connect budding entrepreneurs with seasoned professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds. These relationships can break down networking barriers. Access to Funding: Establish initiatives to ensure equal access to funding. Encourage investors to diversify their portfolios, and support organizations that focus on underrepresented entrepreneurs. Cultural Entrepreneurship Celebrations: Promote and celebrate cultural entrepreneurship with events and platforms that showcase the richness of diverse business ideas. Let's construct a world where entrepreneurship is a universal language, and every visionary, irrespective of their cultural background, can illuminate the entrepreneurial sphere. #Entrepreneurship #CulturalDiversity #InclusiveBusiness #Innovation #G20Summit #SocialChange

The power of building bridges between social entrepreneurs and corporate executives.