Owner-managers in conversation at an executive retreat Business owners working through a strategy session IVD Haven retreat venue in Abeokuta at golden hour Participants networking on the retreat terrace
Applications open · 20 seats

Apply to the Founder's compass Programme 2026

A four-day residential strategy lab for established owner-managers doing ₦100M+ in revenue.

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Dates
Nov 25–28, 2026
Venue
IVD Haven, Abeokuta
Cohort
Max 20 owners
Eligibility
₦100M+ revenue

About the Programme

A four-day residential strategy lab for Nigerian owner-managers ready to scale.

The Founder's Compass Programme is designed for established business owners doing ₦100M+ in annual revenue who are deeply involved in daily operations and need a structured environment to step back, design strategy, and build the engine to execute it.

4 days

Immersive residential retreat at IVD Haven, Abeokuta.

20 seats

Curated cohort of owner-managers for candid peer advisory.

₦100M+

Revenue threshold keeps every conversation relevant.

90-day plan

Leave with executable priorities and accountability.

Business owners in a strategy session
Breakout session at the retreat Faculty leading a session Writing a 90-day growth plan Evening networking on the terrace
Owner-managers in a breakout room

The business problem

Owners are buried in operations when they should be building for growth.

  • 01

    Deeply involved in daily operations rather than strategic growth.

  • 02

    Difficulty transitioning from founder-led to system-led operations.

  • 03

    Knowing what needs to change, but struggling to turn ideas into action.

The value proposition

What makes TFC valuable

Zero Distractions

A residential setting that isolates leaders from operational noise.

Peer Masterminds

A curated room of decision-makers giving unvarnished feedback.

Theory to Blueprints

Real strategy design, not lectures — you leave with executable plans.

C-Suite Faculty

Successful owners and executives, teaching from real cases.

Strategic Clarity

A clear view of where the business is and where it must go.

Growth Opportunities

Revenue, customers, markets, products and partnerships.

The four days

From reflection to execution

Day 1

Step Back & See

  • Business performance review
  • Constraints to growth
  • Owner mindset clarity

Day 2

Build Growth Strategy

  • Market opportunities
  • Competitive positioning
  • Business model innovation & AI

Day 3

Build the Engine

  • Cash flow & profitability
  • Sales, marketing & people
  • Operational efficiency

Day 4

Decide & Execute

  • Present 90-day plans
  • Peer challenge
  • Accountability partnerships
Participants networking in the evening

Participant deliverables

Tangible take-homes

  • 01Business Growth Diagnostic
  • 02Strategic Priority Map
  • 03Growth Opportunity Map
  • 04Personal & Leadership Reflection
  • 0590-Day Business Growth Plan
  • 06KPI Dashboard / Scorecard
  • 07Programme Resource Toolkit
  • 08Certificate of Completion
IVD Haven retreat venue at golden hour

What participants say

Trusted by owner-managers across sectors

5.0
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Since completing the programme in 2008, I’ve seen how the requirements for business have evolved dramatically. I returned for this course because staying relevant in the ‘new world of work’ requires continuous development — from navigating talent acquisition challenges to keeping up with technological disruptions and new knowledge. The programme provided me with valuable space to reflect and has brought clarity on where I should focus my efforts moving forward. It’s an essential investment in staying ahead.

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Roselyn Onalaja

Managing Consultant, StreSERT Integrated Limited

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One of the most valuable insights I gained was a different perspective: when facing business failure or challenges, entrepreneurs should focus on ‘looking inward’ instead of getting distracted or overwhelmed by external circumstances beyond their control. This mindset shift has truly transformed the way I approach obstacles in my business.

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Prof. Abiodun Osiyemi

Harvard Associates

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What resonated with me most was the emphasis on self-assessment. I realized that entrepreneurs need to honestly ask themselves if they truly understand their business space and whether they have the right people in place. Sometimes, the people working within the business understand their nuances better than the entrepreneur themselves — recognizing that has been a game-changer for me.

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Rotimi Oyekanmi

Partner, Apis Partners

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The room

Twenty owners who understand the weight you carry

Every seat is reviewed for fit, so the conversations are candid, specific and useful. You leave with a peer advisory board, not a contact list.

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How to apply

Three steps to your seat

01

Submit your application

A 5-minute form about you, your business and your growth goals.

02

Admissions review

We respond within five working days and confirm cohort fit.

03

Secure your seat

Pay, complete the pre-programme diagnostic and prepare to travel.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early bird pricing closes October 10, 2026.

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Applications open

Twenty seats. One room of true peers.

Applications close November 15, 2026 or earlier once the places are filled.

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