Join us in celebrating the kick-off of this year’s Africa Business Concept Challenge! Throughout the event we discuss the overview of the competition, hear a few tips, important competition information, and teams receive guidance from judges for their developing projects, centering the factors that would make a project effective within their community and high-scoring in the competition.
A few gems from the event included Judge Joanne Mwangi-Yelbert, CEO of the PMS Group Ltd in Kenya’s suggestion: “It needs to be a solution for the same old problem, but a different approach. Which has to be replicable, scalable, must be easier, faster, and cheaper. That’s the only way that it will be effective for their community.” and Judge Austin Okere, founder of the Computer Warehouse Group PLC in Nigeria notice that “People think that entrepreneurs as people that are looking for spaceships solutions, no, especially in Africa where the problems are basic. Any solution that solves a problem in a way that enables you to have that impact and is commercially sustainable; you are the entrepreneur.”
If you weren’t able to celebrate live with us, please enjoy the full playback recording at your leisure!
What is the Africa Business Concept Challenge?
The Africa Business Concept Challenge intends to assist young people from the African continent who have an entrepreneurial orientation, a desire to serve their community, and demonstrate the values outlined below. With a focus on promoting responsible capitalism, the competition will identify high potential young people for mentorship and investment.
LOCATION
Online, Zoom
Date & Time
April 29, 2022 8 AM EDT / 2PM CEST
CONTACT
Emma Martens, emartens@gbsn.org
Background
Wisdom tree, in partnership with GBSN, has launched a series of exclusive invite-only, monthly learning and networking events in top industry verticals such as education and SAAS. The aim of these events is to have sponsor free discussions on contemporary topics impacting businesses today.
In the third event this April, we will be hosting distinguished professors from top universities, ed-tech founders, and thought leaders to discuss the changing expectations of Corporations from graduates. In addition, we’ll examine how the curriculum has to be more inclusive of Technology, Human skills, Experiential learning and Cyber skills in order to make students more corporate ready in this post pandemic world.
This webinar will explore:
- What are the changes seen in hiring processes in top corporations post pandemic ?
- What is the need for B-schools to bring in change in the existing curriculum ?
- How do B schools adapt their students to the ever increasing threats in the hybrid workplace ?
- What are the human skills which are needed now, specially in the new world?
- What is the future of internships to capture the VUCA world?
Moderators
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CEO
Global Business School Network
USA
Speakers
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Senior Lecturer, Global Entrepreneurship Lab
MIT Sloan School of Management
USA
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Head of HR
APAC & India, DMED, TWDC & Star India
India
About the Partners
About Wisdom Tree
Wisdom Tree is the next generation management consulting and venture debt advisory firm that is working with companies across multiple markets with a specific focus on EdTech, education, and SaaS.
Using a practical, grounded and research-oriented approach, we work towards helping companies and partners with global expansion, building brands and communities, and supporting startups raise venture debt from global funds for their working capital, acquisition and growth financing needs.
About the Global Business School Network
Founded in 2003 by the World Bank, today the Global Business School Network is an independent global non-profit 501(c)3 with headquarters based in Washington, D.C. Economies and societies grow on the success of organizations that create meaningful jobs, increase wealth and well-being, and generate innovations to improve society. These organizations are created by resourceful entrepreneurs and run by competent, responsible leaders and managers. Our role at GBSN—the reason why we exist—is to ensure that the developing world has the management talent (leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs) it needs to generate prosperity.
Within the context of the emerging economies mission, GBSN builds activities, programs and projects that enable the creation of new knowledge, provide meaningful international experiences, and build relationships that can transform management education, as well as provide broad visibility to our member schools as a champion and change maker for economic and social development. More information visit www.gbsn.org
About Global Executive Learning
Global Executive Learning (GEL) is a worldwide network of practitioners, executives, experts and thought leaders. We are dedicated and committed to the delivery of innovative, customized and results-focused strategic learning and executive leadership development programs, and learning interventions.
Our approach also helps multinational organizations and leaders better understand, adapt to, and shape the external environment of their business by engaging their stakeholders and exposing leaders to outside best practices.
GEL is focused on implementing highly tailored company and organizational interventions that enhance the goals of an organization and sometimes a group or consortium of organizations. These goals are tied very closely to the strategic objectives of the organization and to the developmental needs of the its top leadership and emerging talent, in whatever part of the world that is required.
Event Overview
Discover new ways to create a lasting, positive impact through interactive discussions and valuable keynote sessions with a focus on continuous growth. Schools across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa lead change and innovate to overcome today’s challenges—both anticipated and unforeseen.
How can heads of business schools create environments where societal impact is planned and accounted for? How can our assurance of learning systems be utilized to shape the influential leaders of tomorrow? How can the process of continuous improvement help in navigating change? AACSB International invites you to the EMEA Annual Accreditation Conference at BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo, Norway where you will find a blend of learning and networking opportunities in a three-day event. Explore the 2020 AACSB Accreditation Standards and network with forward-thinking business school leaders focused on quality improvement.
Gain insight into regional trends, connect with experienced quality assurance managers and accreditation experts, and discuss best practices with thought leaders and change-makers. Whether you are preparing for your initial accreditation visit, your continuous improvement review is coming up, or you simply would like to learn about our consultative accreditation process, the opportunity is awaiting you at this conference.
By clicking to register and attend the event, you agree that you have reviewed the Health & Safety Commitment and Guidelines outlined in the Hotel and Travel tab. You agree and understand the specific risks and nonetheless accept them in order to utilize AACSB’s services and attend an event.
DATE: Sunday, March 27th
TIME: 1:00 PM EST | 6:00 PM GMT
LOCATION: Zoom
Personal branding is essentially marketing yourself and your experience to recruiters. It increases your visibility online, indicates what matters to you as a person, what you have accomplished in your career, and what your next move is.
In this Career Development Workshop, with our Localized Career Coach in Residence, Iyad Uakoub, we will demonstrate how you can start building your personal brand to increase your chances of being picked up by recruiters
Date: Sunday, March 20th
Time: 1:00 PM EST | 6:00 PM GMT
LOCATION: Zoom
Are you having trouble deciding what you want to do with the rest of your life? Do people often ask you what career you want and you have trouble answering the question? 🤔
If you feel stuck in your decision or feel uncertain about what qualities, companies and industries you should be looking into, that might mean you’re having trouble determining how to match your personal values to your work.
Your values not only create a framework for how you like to work and interact with others, but it’s also a good indicator of what kind of work will feel most fulfilling for you.
In this Career Development Workshop, Localized Career Coach-in-Residence, Iyad Uakoub, will demonstrate how you can identify your personal values and use them to shape your career objectives.
DATE: Sunday, March 13th
TIME: 1:00 PM EST | 6:00 PM GMT
LOCATION: Zoom
A good introduction at the beginning of an interview will make a great first impression on your interviewer and will help you to set a confident tone going into your interview.
When you come across as confident, clear and interested in the job you’re interviewing for you will give the interviewer more reasons to remember you and recommend you for the next rounds or steps.
In this career development workshop Iyad Uakoub will break down the introduction process, and goals, and help you to create a positive and simple pitch you can use to set the tone. In this workshop we will be going over the main goals of the introduction including:
- 👉 Showing you have the ability and desire to do the work
- 👉 Showing that you’re going to fit in with the company culture
- 👉 Showing that you are easy to work with
- 👉 Showing that you won’t quit shortly after being hired
Master your introduction with Iyad Uakoub.
DATE: Sunday, March 6th
TIME: 7:00 AM EST | 6:00 PM GMT
LOCATION: Zoom
Are you planning to work in the engineering or information technology (IT) space? Are you someone who works really well behind a computer but has trouble telling the story of the value you can bring to companies?
This career development workshop with Iyad Uakoub focuses on the proper ways to develop your CV and cover letter and how to tailor your experiences and skill sets to the roles that you’re applying to. Learn about:
- ✅ How to position yourself for the engineering job that you want
- ✅ How to tell a story in your cover letter
- ✅ How to stand out as a technical candidate
- ✅ What you should be mindful of when applying for engineering roles
IT & engineering roles require a unique set of soft skills and technical skills that don’t always translate directly into your CV or resume. 🤔 This can make it complicated to land a job, even when you know you are capable of doing the work, especially if you don’t know how to position yourself to stand apart from the other candidates.
DATE& TIME
Monday, March 14
7:00 AM EST I 11:00 GMT
LOCATION
Zoom
Are you considering a career shift into a new industry? Are you looking to increase your chances of landing a job with a big consulting company? Are you considering a career in academia or research? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a Masters Degree.
ASU online program enables you to pursue a world-class Masters Degree without the need to commute to campus, travel abroad, or quit your job. The design and delivery of the programs enabled learners to access material, resources, and connect with instructors and other learners wherever they are.
In this session you will:
- Learn about ASUs programs and requirements
- Interact with ASU’s student recruiter, Ahmed Ali, to ask any questions you may have about ASU
- Hear from a student discussing his journey and life at ASU
- Learn about the Master in Healthcare Management & Delivery program
DATE& TIME
Monday, March 23
12:00 EST I 4:00 GMT
LOCATION
Zoom
Product Managers gather user data and identify their needs and the larger business objectives that their products or features will fulfill. They are responsible for defining success criteria, creating product roadmaps, and building a team to turn new features or products into a reality.
Product Management is also one of the highest in-demand jobs today. If’re interested in joining this field, join the conversation with Tolu Alabi, Product Manager at Stripe, to learn how you can get started today.
Some of the topics that will be covered:
- What does it mean to be a Product Manager and what are the different types of Product Managers?
- How to start a career in Product Management and what are the essential skills?
- Typical day for Product Managers and day-to-day tasks
- Industry trends & insights
- What do recruiters look for when hiring fresh talents?
- CVs, cover letters and interview tips
About Tolu:
Tolu is passionate about the ways technology simplifies and elevates the way we experience the world. In pursuit of this passion, she is currently working on payment innovations at Stripe.
Prior to Stripe, Tolu was a PM at Amazon, and before that she was enrolled at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Before Stanford, she developed trading execution algorithms for Goldman Sachs’ Foreign Exchange desk.
DATE& TIME
Tuesday, March 8
1:00 EST I 6:00 GMT
LOCATION
Zoom
Women might be underrepresented in tech but did you know that in firms where 30% of the leadership are women there’s actually a 15% increase in profitability?
Women hold less than 1/3 of leadership roles in tech which means there’s a huge opportunity for roughly half the population to propel forward. So what are the major challenges? How can women harness their strengths and breakthrough barriers? How can male counterparts help to elevate female leadership, and why does it matter?
Soulaima Gourani and Margot Lee Schmorak are two incredible CEOs breaking barriers, pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving growth in their prospective companies.
In this session, moderated by Salma Elbarmwi VP of Marketing at Localized, these founders will discuss their challenges and successes as females in tech. They’ll share their journeys, advice and pathways to getting to the positions they are in now. They’ll talk about mindset and the grit that it takes to grow a business and how to network with the right people.
In this session we’ll discuss:
- Women in leadership: The mindset
- How to network with the right people and the importance of community
- How to set yourself up for success
- How to maintain a balance between your career and your life
