Founders Smith

Helping Founders Turn Bold Ideas Into Scalable Businesses Through Mentorship, Community, and Strategic Support.

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@1Umairshaikh Start by talking to users, not marketing to them. The fastest path to early traction is understanding a real problem deeply and showing up consistently where those users already spend time.

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@Techstars Behind every number on this list is a founder taking a step closer to building something impactful. Accelerators play an important role in creating the environment where those breakthroughs can happen.

We are building something phenomenal @founders_smith

[Founders Smith @founders_smith]

Growth rarely happens in isolation.
Today at the NextShift Accelerator Masterclass, founders are learnt from Moses Omuetha on how strategic partnerships, strong networks, and ecosystem leverage can unlock opportunities, accelerate growth, and create sustainable businesses.

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🚀 24 startups. ⏳ 6 months. 🎯 One goal: Execute.
The founders of NextShift Accelerator 2026 – Cohort 1.0 are building, validating, and scaling solutions across fintech, health, agriculture, commerce, and more.
Which startup are you rooting for?
#NextShiftAccelerator #Founders

[Founders Smith @founders_smith]

So, what’s actually happening inside

NextShift Accelerator 2026 – Cohort 1?
It’s not theory. It’s not ideation. And it’s definitely not another startup classroom.
Inside NextShift Accelerator, execution is the focus.

[Founders Smith @founders_smith]

24 startups are building something bigger.

~6 months.
One accelerator.
One mission — build, grow, scale.

We’ve officially begun a structured, execution-focused journey.

Unveiling the 24 startups…

Stay tuned.

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Happy New Month, Founders! 🎉

June is here—a fresh page to build, innovate, and grow. May this month bring new opportunities, strategic partnerships, paying customers, and milestones worth celebrating.
Let's make June count!

#HappyNewMonth

[The Omniverse Africa @OmniverseAfrica]

It’s Omniverse O’Clock. The countdown is on.

Big things don’t happen randomly.
They happen in rooms like this.

The right people.
The right conversations.
The right timing.

This is your moment to step in ~
🎟️ https://t.co/fSaE9SiOj8

#OmniverseAfrica #AfricaIsBuilding #Leadership #InnovationInAfrica #omniverse2026

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@MyTech_Crib You are absolutely right on your point. It's not just enough picking a co-founder, but a good one who is capable of carrying/, sharing the vision .

Very valid statement.

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Building alone is brave. Building together is powerful.

Startups with co-founders are 3x more likely to succeed than solo-founded startups.

The right partnership can turn a good idea into a scalable business.

Who would you build with? 👇

#FoundersSmith #DidYouKnow #Startups

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@nduekwomadu We will be exploring how to design a business that can grow sustainably, optimize your revenue model, and make smarter decisions backed by unit economics.

This isn’t just theory—it’s practical insight you can apply immediately.

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Same level of effort, greater results—that’s what scalability means.

Today we’re hosting another powerful NextShift Masterclass with Ndu Ekwomadu on Scalable Business Models & Unit Economics 🚀
@nduekwomadu

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Did you know? 🚀
Nigeria’s startup ecosystem is steadily gaining global traction — growing, evolving, and creating new opportunities for founders every year.
This is your sign to build, scale, and be part of the movement shaping the future.

#DidYouKnow #StartupEcosystem

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This isn't just a startup , it's a shift in how things are done.

Video 🎥 @daferichards

#StartupCommunity #startupecosysteminenugu #EntrepreneurshipHub #foundersinwestafrica

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#STARTUPSUCCESSSTORIES

TEMU’s rise is proof that speed, strategy, and customer obsession can outpace even the biggest players. From bold market entry to aggressive pricing and seamless user experience, they didn’t just join the game—they rewrote the rules.

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This isn't just a startup , it's a shift in how things are done.

Video 🎥 @daferichards

#StartupCommunity #startupecosysteminenugu #EntrepreneurshipHub #foundersinwestafrica

[Founders Smith @founders_smith]

A fundable deck tells a story of a problem, a scalable solution, and most importantly the team that can execute it. 🚀

#startupaccelerator
#VCFunding
#StartupGrowth

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Why do most pitch decks get a "no" before the founder even finishes speaking?

In the West African ecosystem, a great idea isn't enough. Investors aren’t just looking for passion; they’re looking for precision.......🧵💛

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3. The "Everything" Slide: Cramming too much data into one slide, losing the narrative.