#BuildBetter

From Emerging Business to Institution

Practical steps to building stability, fostering resilience, and driving strategic growth.

Workshop Overview

#BuildBetter Workshop provides clarity to emerging corporates on specific actions required to build resilience and business stability, position for new opportunities, and attract growth capital amidst the economic downturn.

The workshop will cover:

  • Structural resilience - Building blocks for stability
  • Financial resilience - Optimizing your financial Structure
  • Long term sustainability - Positioning for strategic growth

About the Lead Facilitator

Topsy Kola-Oyeneyin is a systems change leader and transformation expert with over two decades of global experience. At the helm of Augmentum, Independent Investors & Value Creation Partners, she orchestrates capital injection for emerging businesses, optimizing value creation through business restructuring, business model innovation, and digital transformation.

Her professional journey spans executive roles in various sectors, including advisory experience as a Partner at McKinsey & Company, and operational roles involving business building, execution, and geographical expansion.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is tailored for ambitious, rapidly growing businesses aiming to sustain their momentum while navigating the risks and complexities of today's dynamic business landscape. We'll provide practical strategies and necessary structures for sustainable growth, ensuring your current momentum leads to long-term success.

This workshop is ideal for those who:

  • Are experiencing significant growth but encountering operational gaps.
  • Feel concerned but uncertain about the impact of macros, evolving regulations, migration trends, and technological shifts on their core business, and are unsure about necessary actions.
  • Seek effective methods to expand market presence, diversify offerings, or identify the next big opportunity.
  • Desire a more structured and sustainable business but struggle with the idea of relinquishing control.
  • Want a platform to engage with peers and experts, gaining valuable insights on pressing issues.

Key Benefits

Participants will leave the workshop with:

  • Strategies to foster resilience and build stability for your business
  • Insights into concrete growth opportunities for your business
  • In-depth perspective of viable finance options and requirements for long-term financial resilience
  • Expanded network, including contacts with potential financiers
  • At least 10 practical interventions your business can implement immediately

Testimonials

Venia Group was a strategic thought partner in Bolt's successful market entry into Nigeria. With their support, we seamlessly launched our operations in Nigeria - becoming a leading provider in less than 6 months.

Uche Okafor

Inaugural Country Manager, BOLT Nigeria

Leveraging Venia's strategic advice, my company was able to achieve a staggering 10x revenue increase. We also expanded our product lines, serving over 500 outlets in over 15 cities. Every time I think of who can advise regarding growth and expansion, Venia always comes to mind.

Kosara Okafor

CEO/Founder, Agric&Culture

Following a strategic workshop with Venia, I received clarity and the required motivation to build my business. Since then we have created over 250 permanent jobs and distributed over 4 million kits across 18 countries. Venia's programs are transformational, and I know it can benefit others just as it has benefited us.

Olivia Onyemaobi

CEO/Founder, Pad-Up creations

IHL has had a business relationship with the Venia group for over 11 years. In that time till date, Venia has been consistent, considerate and supportive, definitely a partnership worth having .

Fatima Umar

MD, Innovative Hospitality Ltd

October 2024

Lagos

#BuildBetter Workshop