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Our conversation with Ibrahim Sagna on Legacy of Purpose went in directions we didn’t entirely expect. We talked about entrepreneurship and Africa. About the narratives that have shaped how the continent is seen and, perhaps more importantly, how we sometimes see ourselves. About the myths we continue to carry about where innovation comes from, where capital belongs, and who gets to build the future. Because if we are serious about creating a New Calculus for Prosperity, we also have to be willing to break some of the old myths on which the existing calculus was built. But this conversation was also about something much more human: belief, family, acceptance, and the experiences that shape who we become. Ibrahim challenged assumptions. So did we. And somewhere in between, we had the kind of conversation that stays with you long after the cameras stop rolling. Watch the podcast now: https://lnkd.in/gYj7jmY6 Silverbacks Holdings Dina H. Sherif #LegacyOfPurpose #NewCalculus #Entrepreneurship #Africa #Prosperity

What happens when accomplished founders step outside their home markets and experience the frontlines of African innovation together? Our regional ecosystem tours take Foundry Fellows to dynamic growth markets to engage directly with the stakeholders actually building these ecosystems: senior government officials, corporate leaders, risk capital providers, university professors, and local entrepreneurs. In this video, three Fellows from last year’s cohort reflect on their immersive trip to Lagos, #Nigeria. They share how experiencing local ingenuity firsthand sharpens their continental mission, builds a relentless bias for action, and reveals the resilience driving African enterprise. Beyond the immersion, these tours spark lasting cross-border collaborations and partnerships that fellows carry back to their home markets long after the trip ends. If you are ready to shift your focus from a single venture to shaping the future of entrepreneurship across the continent, we invite you to join this growing pan-African network! 📅 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: August 14, 2026 👉 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dBtnMR-f 📢 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: https://lnkd.in/duZdYYnX #NewCalculus #FoundryFellowship #AfricanEntrepreneurs #SystemsChange

What does it really mean to leave a lasting legacy? In this clip from our latest episode of A Legacy of Purpose, host Dina H. Sherif asks leadership expert and bestselling author Hal Gregersen what he hopes his legacy will be when he looks back on his life. His answer is simple, powerful, and deeply human: to invite more light into the world through kindness. In a fast-paced world often focused on metrics and achievements, Hal reminds us that true impact is defined by how we show up for others. Purposeful leadership is not just about what we build, but how we illuminate the path for those around us. 🎬 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄! Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dv8KxTdh 🎙️ Make sure you don't miss these inspiring conversations by subscribing to our YouTube channel or following us on your favorite podcast platform. (𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸! 👇🏽) #NewCalculus #ALegacyOfPurpose #MIT #PurposeDrivenLeadership #LeadershipLegacy

Foundry Fellow alum Biola Alabi shares why our Foundry Fellowship program offers a rare, trusted space for high-growth founders to zoom out, reflect on their legacy, and ask the hard questions about their next leadership chapter. The Foundry Fellowship is built specifically for Africa-based entrepreneurs who have scaled an innovation-driven business to at least $1M USD in annual revenue. If you are at a leadership inflection point, this eight-month experience equips you with the tools, frameworks, and pan-African network needed to shift your focus from a single venture to the evolution of the broader ecosystem. As Biola notes, it is a highly selective environment where you can safely be vulnerable, lean into complex systemic challenges, and build the relationships required to drive sustainable, locally owned prosperity. If you are ready to pivot from scaling your business to scaling your impact, we invite you to take that next step. 📅 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: August 14, 2026 👉 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dBtnMR-f 📢 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: https://lnkd.in/duZdYYnX #NewCalculus #FoundryFellowship #AfricanEntrepreneurs #SystemsChange #AdaptiveLeadership

When things get unpredictable, the natural instinct is to move faster. But sometimes, the most productive move is to pause. In this clip from our latest episode of 𝘼 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚, host Dina H. Sherif sits down with leadership expert and bestselling author Hal Gregersen to discuss why silence is a prerequisite for productivity, not the absence of it. Hal challenges the conventional corporate obsession with non-stop action. When environments become volatile, charging forward blindly can backfire. Embracing an intentional pause clears away the immediate noise, allowing leaders to gain true clarity and discover unexpected paths forward. True leadership demands the discipline to stop, breathe, and think before making the next move. How often do you give yourself the opportunity to pause? 🤔 🎬 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄! Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dv8KxTdh 🎙️ Make sure you don't miss these inspiring conversations by subscribing to our YouTube channel or following us on your favorite podcast platform. (𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸! 👇🏽) #NewCalculus #ChallengingAssumptions #MIT #DecisionMaking #StrategicPause

To find a better solution, you have to ask a better question. In this preview from our upcoming episode of 𝘈 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦, host Dina H. Sherif sits down with leadership expert and bestselling author Hal Gregersen to discuss how genuine inquiry can lead to things we never could have imagined. Hal treats inquiry a lot like photography. When you look through the lens, are you just searching for confirmation, or are you actually open to being surprised? Shifting into this mindset opens our eyes to the unexpected observations we often overlook. When was the last time a question actually changed your direction? 🤔 🎬 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻! 🎙️ (𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘛𝘶𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸.) #NewCalculus #ChallengingAssumptions #InnovativeLeadership #FearlessInquiry #QuestionsAreTheAnswer