Inside a Week at Founders Connect + A Special Invite!
What we were up to during the week...
Hi hi,
I bring you exciting news straight from Peace Itimi herself! But before I dive in and catch you up on all the happenings at FC, how are you? The weekend’s already in full swing, have you done anything fun so far?
As for me, my plan was to sleeep. Like, long, uninterrupted, guilt-free sleep. Because for the first time in a while, I woke up this morning sore, not from back-to-back meetings or deadlines, but from the gym.
I recently started working out again and every time I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror, I smile sheepishly.
The results aren’t dramatic yet, but they’re exciting. Turns out that consistency can be hard, but the result is always worth it.
And that got me thinking, building a brand is a lot like going to the gym. At first, you don’t see results, and some days, you wonder if it’s even worth it. But when you push through, the transformation speaks for itself.
That’s exactly what Peace Itimi and Caleb Maru of Tech Safari discussed in our latest Founders Connect series - Creator Jam. They broke down the process of building a loyal audience, monetizing your content and the role of marketing in brand building. One of the hottest takes in the third episode was that "Marketing teams will soon be obsolete." 😳
When I heard that, I literally sat up (ignoring the pain from leg day).
Peace was of the opinion that…
Nahhhh, I won’t spill the tea. You’ll have to watch to find out. 😏
Black Builders Network’s first masterclass of the year.
Anyway, remember how we said this year was all about making moves? Well, the Black Builders Community took that personally. We kicked off our first masterclass session of the year with Onyeka Akumah on Negotiating and Closing Deals, and if you were there, you know it was a great session.
There’s more coming up, and I’ll share details soon. But heads up, these masterclasses are exclusive to the Black Builders Network. If you’re not a member yet, this is your sign to join us now.
Founders Connect Live In Nairobi!
Still on doings, it’s no news that we just unlocked a new city last week! 🎉 I spent almost my entire week soaking in the reviews from the just concluded FCLive Nairobi, and wow, the energy was unmatched.
Nairobi, we will be back😊.
If you want a sneak peek of all the moments, check out the FC Nairobi story highlight on Instagram.
The Builders Summit Lagos
If you couldn’t make it to Nairobi, no worries, The Builders Summit Lagos is here! And because you’re my insider crew, let me just say… the plans for this year’s event? You don’t want to hear about them secondhand. Once tickets drop, grab yours immediately(I’m on my knees).
In fact, if you tweet this, I just might convince the team to give our insider crew first dibs on tickets:
Tweet: “We are ready for #TheBuildersSummit2025”
Now to your special invite…
We are currently in partnership with GITEX Africa to bring you three days of high-impact, outcome-focused gatherings, connecting the biggest tech brands driving Africa’s digital transformation in Morocco.
If you're in Marrakech, Morocco, this is your chance to meet industry leaders, explore cutting-edge tech innovations, and shape the future of digital trends. And because you're part of our community, you get 50% off your registration. Register here.
Enjoy your weekend, and see you in the next one!