Witstart Academy Empowers African Youths and Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Business
Yinka Olatunbosun
Witstart Academy, a dynamic training, mentorship, and community platform, is committed to transforming Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape by equipping students, NYSC corps members, full-time entrepreneurs, and professionals with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to build sustainable businesses.
Focused initially on empowering student entrepreneurs from African institutions, Witstart Academy has provided vital training in business development, financial management, and market strategy, all while guiding students on balancing their academic and entrepreneurial pursuits.
The Academy’s mission is to raise the next generation of African entrepreneurs, preparing them to overcome challenges and seize opportunities within Africa’s fast-evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The visionary CEO of Witstart Academy, Ayobami Oluwatoyin highlights the academy’s ongoing commitment: “We believe Africa’s future lies in the hands of its entrepreneurs, and we’re dedicated to equipping students and young professionals with the tools to succeed.”
Building on its success with students, Witstart Academy is expanding its reach. The academy is now rolling out programs tailored for NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) members, full-time entrepreneurs, and even 9-5 professionals seeking to transition into entrepreneurship.
These initiatives provide participants with the support they need to start or scale their ventures, offering practical training, mentorship, and access to funding.
Witstart Academy’s future plans include fostering a wide-reaching network of entrepreneurs, ensuring ongoing mentorship and collaboration for individuals at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey.
By continuing to focus on students while broadening its scope to serve NYSC members, working professionals, and full-time business owners, Witstart Academy is actively contributing to the creation of a thriving economy led by innovative African entrepreneurs.
As Witstart Academy continues its mission to empower Africa’s future leaders, its programs will remain central to nurturing the continent’s entrepreneurial talent, offering an avenue for students and professionals alike to build and grow businesses that have a global impact.
Witstart Academy is positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s entrepreneurial transformation, helping Africa’s youth, professionals, and entrepreneurs realize their full potential.
