TRANSFORM. INNOVATE. GROW.

WITH STANFORD SEED

Within two years I
have gone from 10
people to 39 directly
and close to 150
indirectly. Now the
boy from the streets
of Nigeria has been
invited by the White
House for the Global
Entrepreneurship
Summit; that is all
thanks to Stanford
Seed. Isnt that
amazing?
Afolabi Abiodun, MD and CEO,
SB Telecoms, Nigeria
TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL
CREATE EXPONENTIAL GROWTH AND
GENERATE NEW JOBS
LEAD YOUR REGION TO GREATER PROSPERITY
The Seed Transformation Program
is helping established business
leaders in developing economies
to do just that. This 12-month,
intensive leadership program
is a key initiative of the Stanford
Institute for Innovation in
Developing Economies,
known as Stanford Seed.

At Seed we believe that business is

one of the most powerful engines
of change to move developing
economies to greater prosperity.
By supporting established
entrepreneurs as they scale their
businesses and create jobs, the
Seed Transformation Program is
making an impact on companies
and lives.

Start with Stanford Graduate

School of Business (GSB)
expertise. Mix in Silicon Valley
innovation. Add high-potential
business leaders with the drive
and desire to scale and grow.
Its a powerful combination that
yields amazing results. For you.
Your business. Your region. And
the world.
THE SEED TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM DETAILS
THE CURRICULUM
World-renowned faculty from Stanford engage directly with business leaderson the ground, in your
communityproviding strategic business skills and mindset models to help you strengthen your
leadership, transform your team, and grow your business dramatically within a rapid timeframe.

THE RESOURCES
Beyond the immersive sessions led by Stanford faculty, youll also benefit from the support and
guidance of trained local Seed facilitators. Together, theyll help you transform your leadership
team and address any obstacles and opportunities that you face. At the implementation stage,
Seed Interns, Seed Coaches and Seed Consultants may also become available to you.

THE NETWORK
The impact of the Seed Transformation Program extends far beyond the 12-month program itself.
The Seed Transformation Network gives you access to like-minded leaders to continue to share,
support, and exchange ideas.
THE SEED TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM DIFFERENCE
HIGH-PERFORMANCE LEADERS
The Seed Transformation Program is specifically designed for established business leadersnot
early-stage entrepreneurs. Were looking for founders and senior leaders of for-profit companies
from agriculture to ICTwho want to capitalize on what theyve already createdand take it to the
next level.

HANDS-ON LEARNING
This is not like other classes youve attended. Stanford is known for its hands-on teaching
methodologies and collaborative approach to learning. Youll experience it firsthand with Seed.

HIGH-TOUCH EXPERIENCE
The Seed Transformation Program is about more than acquiring business skills. Were focused
on impact. Results. Growth. And that means we dont walk away when classes end. Instead faculty,
facilitators, peers, coaches, consultants, and Stanford students walk with you throughout your
journey.
Participants Path to Growth
Seed Transformation Program

Transformation Program Begins

Months 1-6:
4 intensive week-long sessions (shown below)
spread out over 6 months

Strategy
Organizational Design
Leadership/Team Building
Business Model Canvas

Build Your Strategy

In Company Workshops Leadership Labs

Your leadership team learns Meet in a mastermind peer
key lessons and applies them group for feedback and
to your company continued leadership
Accounting development
Operations
Value Chain Innovations

Know Your Company

Product Innovation,Design Thinking

Marketing
Business Ethics

Know Your Product & Customers

Corporate Governance
Finance/Investing
Performance Management
Human Resources

Activate Your Plan IN 2013 WE WERE

13 EMPLOYEES
AND WE ARE NOW
Transformation in Action 63 SO OUR HUMAN
Months 7-12: RESOURCES HAVE
Continue the transformation with the GROWN OVER 360%
support of Seeds network of resources
SINCE JOINING THE
SEED PROGRAM."
SERIGNE BARRO, FOUNDER,
PEOPLE INPUT, SENEGAL
Ongoing Leadership Labs

Implement & Experience

STP
EAST
AFRICA
2018
PROGRAM FACT SHEET
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya and other East
African cities
PROGRAM DATES: Jan 2018 Dec 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 Jun 2017
APPLY ONLINE: seed.stanford.edu
PROGRAM FEE: US$5,000
STP participants are responsible for
transportation to and from Seeds center
in Nairobi, Kenya, as well as for lodging
during the sessions. One or more sessions
will be hold in other East African cities.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Founders and senior
leaders of for-profit companies, across all
industries, with annual revenues between
US$150,000 and US$15 million.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE & COMMITMENT:
Participants must commit to the 12-month
program duration. Attendance at all class
sessions, workshops, and Leadership Labs
is mandatory.
MONTHS 1 9
Attend four 1-week intensive class sessions,
full time and in person.
21 27 Jan 2018
19 23 Mar 2018
4 8 Jun 2018
27 31 Aug 2018
Prepare for and participate in three to four
full-day facilitated workshops at your company
with your management team to share and
apply your learnings to develop a companywide
transformation plan to grow and scale your
company.
Participate in three to five Leadership Labs,
half-day meetings with fellow company leaders
from the program. The Leadership Lab is held
off-site (locations to be announced) in between
each class session. In some cases, travel may
be required to attend the Leadership Lab.
MONTHS 10 12
Participate in regular Leadership Labs. Work
on implementing your transformation plan.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
KINYA KAUNJUGA
+254 20.514.7047 +254.700.735.750
kaunjuga@stanford.edu | seed.stanford.edu
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