The 100 Entrepreneur Mission

Helping 100 African Entrepreneurs Build AI-Powered Businesses.

Turn a real business problem into an AI-powered solution that creates value — you don't need to be a developer.

No coding background required. Start with a problem worth solving.

The Mission

Our Journey to 100

11%

of our first 100 entrepreneur community have already reserved a seat.

11 seats reservedGoal: 100 entrepreneurs

Seat reservations show people entering the journey; the mission is fulfilled when entrepreneurs build AI-powered businesses that create real value.

The journey is already underway. Will you be next?

How It Works

From Problem to Business

  1. Problem: Spot a real need
    1Problem

    Spot a real need

  2. Validate: Ask real customers
    2Validate

    Ask real customers

  3. Build with AI: Make it work
    3Build with AI

    Make it work

  4. Launch: First customer
    4Launch

    First customer

  5. Grow: More value, more people
    5Grow

    More value, more people

Community

For women who know there is more.

350+ women. A community built around possibility.

BuildingHer creates the space. Digital Leaf Labs helps women ready to build something of their own turn ideas into AI-powered businesses.

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Ecosystem Initiative

Telkom Lightbulb Learner Opportunity

The ecosystem extends to the next generation: Grade 8–12 learners can register their interest in the Lightbulb digital learning programme, with connectivity support from Telkom.

Ways to Start

Start Where You Are

Weekly AI Business Builder Meet Up

Explore AI business opportunities with us — every Wednesday, free.

Reserve your seat

AI Entrepreneur Breakthrough

R3 500/ seat

Build the foundation for your AI-powered business — a 30-day programme.

You will learn to
  • Identify a real business opportunity
  • Validate your idea
  • Build your AI-powered solution
  • Create your launch plan
You will leave with
  • A validated business idea
  • A business model
  • An AI-powered solution
  • A 30-day action plan

AI Entrepreneur Accelerator

Build, validate and launch.

Learn more