McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge

A reality TV show that uncovers and nurtures budding entrepreneurs by providing them with prize money, training, business model support and capacity building.

[McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge @MEC_Ghana]

If you missed the launch of #MECSeason2, here's a recap of how we will be providing the over 80 contestants with prize money, venture training, business coaching, business model support and capacity-building skills to create jobs and improve livelihoods.

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[Dzigbordi Kwaku @dzigbordikwaku]

As awesome as running your own business sounds, it's incredibly hard to do.

It’s why I’m excited to be a part of the jury for #MECSeason2, to pass on what I’ve learned over the years as a business owner/consultant so contestants can avoid my mistakes.

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[Dzigbordi Kwaku @dzigbordikwaku]

The entrepreneurial journey has several setbacks, that goes without saying. Finding success is no easy task.

It’s why being a juror on @MEC_Ghana’s #MECSeason2 means a lot to me because I get to give tips like this to make the journey a little bit easier for young entrepreneurs.

[McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge @MEC_Ghana]

The. McDan. Entrepreneurial. Challenge. Has. Been. Duly. Launched 🎊🎉🎉

We're excited to put young entrepreneurs in touch with industry thought-leaders, mentors and funding investors who they will connect with to accelerate their business ideas #MECSeason2

[McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge @MEC_Ghana]

13 weeks.

A chance to pitch their new venture ideas to a jury of entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Gain valuable feedback.

Make scalable plans for their start-ups.

Meet prospective mentors and investors.

Win $100,000 in startup funds.

Meet the #MECSeason2 contestants.

[McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge @MEC_Ghana]

Contestants on #MECSeason2 will explain what differentiates their business from competition and how their business will sustain long-term success. And a jury will be needed to judge the market fit of their ideas and how they plan to expand and grow their startup.

Meet the jury!

[McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge @MEC_Ghana]

Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo - @dzigbordikwaku - Consultant, Business Strategist, and Certified High-Performance Coach, introduces #MECSeason2 and shares how this year's challenge will be different from Season 1 and the business opportunities and benefits that the show will present.

[McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge @MEC_Ghana]

There are few who can hold a room with their silky, beautiful voice and acoustic set-up quite like Six String does.

To add colour and some soulful music to the launch and unveiling of #MECSeason2, he takes the stage to sing two of his classics, "Sobolo" and "Just Do It".

[McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge @MEC_Ghana]

"21st February, 2020 is a night that I will never forget. My life changed. My community has been changed. To the new contestants, you can do the same. Just be true to yourself. And be honest in the business projections you do."

- Alhassan Hamza Akoligo #MECSeason2

[McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge @MEC_Ghana]

Alhassan Hamza Akoligo, who established Alkoh Shea Butter for Season One and walked home with the $100,000 coveted prize money, takes the stage to share his testimonial on the impact that the challenge has had on his life and his entire community #MECSeason2

[McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge @MEC_Ghana]

"To be honest, I wasn’t the most knowledgeable person on the show. But I had passion and I wanted to succeed. So when I made my pitch, I tried to let that show. Chairman, who was interested in the impact and not the profit, was impressed."

- Alhassan Hamza Akoligo #MECSeason2

[McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge @MEC_Ghana]

"I’m looking to us as the generation of government and business leaders to join hands by encouraging, supporting, and developing the youth to make the impossible become a possible reality for them. I know we WILL improve the world together."

- @DMckorley #MECSeason2

[McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge @MEC_Ghana]

"Thank you all for taking time out of your very busy schedules to be here. We know what that means and we are grateful. With pleasure I welcome you to the launch of the Season Two of the McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge."

- @DMckorley #MECSeason2

[McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge @MEC_Ghana]

"Nobody is born great. Great scientists, great businessmen, great inventions are made based on experiences, the environment and most importantly the support they get. And that is what I believe most Ghanaian youth are lacking."

- @DMckorley #MECSeason2