Entrepreneur Academy

Early and Growth Stage Training for Entrepreneurs

Executive-level training designed for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs with real-life insights from our experience at Harvard, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, McKinsey & Company, and Ernst & Young.

MBA-LEVEL TRAINING FOR A FRACTION OF THE COST & TIME

Join over 1,000 early and growth-stage entrepreneurs who have accelerated their business by learning sales, finance, management, human resources, operations, and leadership skills. This intensive, 4-month program will prepare you to be investor-ready and on a path towards growth.

You Can Expect

113%

in revenue growth within 12 months of completing our program

249%

average growth rate in investment capital raised by alumni 1-year after training

67%

of alumni have a completely changed mindset in terms of relating their faith to business as the end of the program

97%

of female alumni agree or strongly agree that their experience with Sinapis boosted their self-confidence

Learn more about the other impact you can expect

20% of the curriculum focuses on Kingdom business, which helps you understand how to integrate your faith with your business to glorify God, develop successful work culture, and create social and spiritual impact both within and beyond your business.

Course For Entrepreneurs Looking For Accelerated and Focused Learning

Growing a business requires a broad spectrum of skills and experiences along with the ability to respond quickly to the marketplace. Skip the theory and learn faster by focusing only on key business concepts that get you unstuck and equipped to solve immediate business needs.

What to Expect

Community
Hybrid format with in-person and virtual, interactive sessions
Community with the right mentors, peers, and support network is vital. Classes are a mix of live, in-person and online sessions. All sessions are interactive where you engage with others in debates, live simulation games, and problem sets.
Commitment
On average 15 hours per week for 4 months
The Entrepreneur Academy is offered in different formats to meet the needs of busy professionals with classes structured around evenings or weekends. On average you should expect to spend 15-20 hours per week across class time, fieldwork, and study.
Curriculum
Explores challenges tailored with local case studies
The curriculum is tailored with local case studies exploring challenges that you are actually likely to face. You will receive the key business concepts to overcome the challenge and a toolkit to apply the knowledge to your business.

Week by Week Course List

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Week 1
Orientation, Opportunity Checklist, & Intro to Kingdom Business
Week 2
Customer Development, Targeting the Right Customer, Kingdom Business Framework
Week 3
Understanding Customer Needs, Market Research & Calling from the Creator
Week 4
Unit Economics & Personal and Vital Connection to Jesus
Week 5
Making Your First Major Sale & Holiness, Justice & Love, Part I
Week 6
Financial Accounting, Financial Statements & Holiness, Justice and Love, Part II
Week 7
Interpreting Financial Statements & Writing Part I of Spiritual Integration Plan
Week 8
Projecting Financial Statements & Reflection of the Journey, Part I
Week 9
Finding the Right People, Governance and Christ-Centered Culture
Week 10
Operations & Wise Stewardship of Resources
Week 11
Building a Sales Funnel, Pricing & Writing Spiritual Integration Plan, Part II
Week 12
Working Capital & Disciple Making
Week 13
Company Identity, Key Performance Indicators, Performance Management & Measurable Fruit
Week 14
Industry Structure & Dealing with Competition & Writing Spiritual Integration Plan Part III
Week 15
Financing Decisions, Pitching to Investors & Spiritual Capital
Week 16
Leadership & Project Management, Significant Other Covenant, & Reflection of the Journey, Part II

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Testimonials

98% of alumni agree or strongly agree that Sinapis content was very relevant to their business. Check out our reviews on Google and Facebook to see for yourself.

Our next programs start soon!

March 25th - Weekends - Virtual Classes via Zoom

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Entrepreneur Academy Program

  • Executive-level training at a  fraction of the time and cost of a traditional MBA program. Learn how to save time, avoid mistakes, and accelerate growth.
  • Intensive, 4-month MBA alternative
  • Convenient online interactive format
  • Classes twice a week for 2 hours on weekday evenings
  • Pitch for up to $10,000 USD grant in the Sinapis Business Competition
Program Cost
UGX 1,200,000
Registration Fee
UGX 50,000

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Program Details - In Person Format

  • Virtual sessions will be Saturday between 9am - 12pm
  • Content includes videos, case studies, pre-readings, and activities
  • Highly interactive learning experience on Mighty Networks software
  • Online content in every module takes approximately 6-8 hours to work through

Who is it for?

Seed-stage to growth-stage entrepreneurs with the
following recommendations:
  • This business is your full-time job
  • Your business is two or more years old
  • Starting to see strong revenue traction
  • You have employees and solidifying operations

Business Competition

Throughout the Entrepreneur Academy, entrepreneurs work to develop and refine an investment-worthy business plan. Upon graduation, these entrepreneurs are invited to submit their business proposals to Sinapis’ annual Business Competition.

If selected, they compete in a live event to pitch their business to a panel of business leaders, influencers, and investors. The winner receives grant-based capital. And in participating countries, outstanding finalists are invited to join Sinapis’ Fast Track Accelerator business accelerator program.

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