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African Leadership Academy
http://www.africanleadershipacademy.org/Last activity: 05.05.2021
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At African Leadership Academy we define the future of education through our ground breaking programs. We are shaping tomorrow by developing young leaders with the courage to think differently, to break boundaries, to lead teams and enable positive change.
We design programs that reflect all we know about how leaders are developed. Our programs mould thinkers with the capacity to act; they create strong networks and offer access to transformative opportunities; they challenge students to practice and commit to continuous innovation and improvement. Our programs continue over the course of a lifetime.
Education at ALA is not about a grade, it is about a way of life. We seek young leaders who commit each day to authoring the future they desire for themselves and for others.
We design programs that reflect all we know about how leaders are developed. Our programs mould thinkers with the capacity to act; they create strong networks and offer access to transformative opportunities; they challenge students to practice and commit to continuous innovation and improvement. Our programs continue over the course of a lifetime.
Education at ALA is not about a grade, it is about a way of life. We seek young leaders who commit each day to authoring the future they desire for themselves and for others.
Overview
Location
United States, Wisconsin, Johannesburg
Employees
201-500
Phone
+27 11 699 3000
Founded date
2008
Mentions in press and media 18
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| May 5, 2021 | Female entrepreneurs are crucial to the continent’s economic growth, yet they face sometimes overwhelming challenges | According to the World Bank, Africa is the only region in the world with more female than male entrepreneurs. One in four African women start or manage a business, many of them in the informal sector And as women typically use most of the... |
| May 12, 2020 | Village Capital announces the names of NextGen Ecosystem Builders Africa 2020 cohort | US venture capital (VC) company Village Capital has announced the names of the business advisors and hub representatives selected for its NextGen Ecosystem Builders Africa 2020. The programme will run in collaboration with the African Mana... |
| May 12, 2020 | Village Capital announces the names of NextGen Ecosystem Builders Africa 2020 cohort | US venture capital (VC) company Village Capital has announced the names of the business advisors and hub representatives selected for its NextGen Ecosystem Builders Africa 2020. The programme will run in collaboration with the African Manag... |
| Mar 29, 2019 | 20 African startups selected for the UK’s Go Global Africa programme | Twenty tech startups from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa this week embarked upon a series of intensive workshops in London with market leaders and tech incubators — as part of the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s Go ... |
| Mar 29, 2019 | 20 African startups selected for the UK’s Go Global Africa programme | Twenty tech startups from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa this week embarked upon a series of intensive workshops in London with market leaders and tech incubators — as part of the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s Go ... |
| Feb 11, 2019 | Everything you need to know about SA’s tech startup ecosystem [updated 2019] | Update: Are you a venture capitalist or an angel investor looking to invest in a company? Are you an entrepreneur looking for capital or other opportunities? Are you an aspiring startup owner looking for assistance? Well, you have come to t... |
| Feb 11, 2019 | Everything you need to know about SA’s tech startup ecosystem [updated 2019] | Update: Are you a venture capitalist or an angel investor looking to invest in a company? Are you an entrepreneur looking for capital or other opportunities? Are you an aspiring startup owner looking for assistance? Well, you have come to t... |
| Jan 2, 2019 | African Leadership Academy Raised $28M Series B Fund | South Africa’s African Leadership Academy (ALA), an education institution has raised a fresh $28.19 million Series B. The new fund came from long-time backer – Omidyar Network, according to their SEC filings. The platform secured investment... |
| Mar 9, 2018 | Anzisha Prize applications now open, organisers launch tour, talks across Africa | Applications for this year’s edition of the Anzisha Prize are now open. Organisers of the programme have also announced the launch of the Anzisha Prize Tour which will see Anzisha fellows host speaking engagements and events in five African... |
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FAQ about African Leadership Academy
When was African Leadership Academy founded?
African Leadership Academy was founded in 2008.
What has the press written about African Leadership Academy?
Parsers VC has collected 18 articles mentioning African Leadership Academy, among them “Female entrepreneurs are crucial to the continent’s economic growth, yet they face sometimes overwhelming challenges” (May 5, 2021) and “Village Capital announces the names of NextGen Ecosystem Builders Africa 2020 cohort” (May 12, 2020).
Is African Leadership Academy still active?
Yes, African Leadership Academy is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from May 5, 2021.