The Google Hustle Academy training program has been completed by approximately 5,000 business owners from Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.
Through peer-to-peer and mentor-driven learning, the program provides practical business training that helps business owners acquire the soft skills that complement their hard skills.
The graduates of this year were selected from nearly 10,000 applications.
The 23 cohorts that made up the 5,000 graduates all participated in five-day virtual bootcamps, where they learned how to define their business strategy, increase sales, and make a funding pitch to investors.The educational program likewise remembered illustrations for computerized showcasing and powerful monetary preparation.
In addition, each business received one-on-one mentoring sessions to address specific business issues and receive guidance from a network of trained coaches and mentors.
In a press statement made available to LEADERSHIP, the head of Brand & Reputation, SSA, Google, Mojolaoluwa Aderemi-Makinde said, the company’s graduates are working hard to grow their businesses, and in addition to having an impact in these 5000 Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs), adding that, this kind of practical training also has a ripple effect, helping many more people succeed.
