Stanford Seed

Want to spend a year helping CEOs transform their companies across Africa, South Asia, or Indonesia? Becoming a Seed Coach means more than mentorship. It's a year-long commitment to work side by side with six to eight ambitious founders and CEOs as they scale their companies and strengthen their leadership. What you'll do: You'll live in the region and partner directly with entrepreneurs to implement their transformation plans. From leadership and finance to marketing and supply chain, you'll help them turn strategy into action. What it takes: While living in Africa, South Asia, or Indonesia, expect to also spend 25% to 50% of your time traveling to company sites and offices, working with CEOs on the ground where real change happens. What you'll gain: Global perspective. Meaningful connections. The chance to create tangible impact across industries and economies. And professional experiences that will shape how you see business and leadership. The journey is collaborative, purpose-driven, and deeply rewarding. Ready to commit a year and make a lifetime impact? Learn more about the Coach Program and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/dZuWwEH #StanfordSeed #SeedCoach #GlobalImpact

Is your business ready for a breakthrough? If you're a CEO/founder based in Indonesia, join our upcoming online information session for the Stanford Seed Transformation Program (STP) and discover how to take your business to the next level. Get an inside look at proven strategies to accelerate growth and the lifelong value of the Seed Transformation Network (STN). Friday, 29 May 2026 10:00 - 11:00 AM WIB RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dRrmU5Hg For more program details, visit: stanfordseed.co/infoid

Entrepreneurs based in Zambia and Sierra Leone: Ready to scale your company? Chilufya Mutale-Mwila runs eShandi in Zambia. In 2024, she joined the Stanford Seed Transformation Program, a 10-month leadership program for CEOs and founders across Africa. Here's what she says about the experience: “Seed has been a transformative journey that sharpened our strategy, strengthened my leadership style, and expanded my vision for growth. I now see clearer pathways to scale sustainably, particularly through partnerships, access new markets, and build stronger systems that support long-term impact.” What is the Seed Transformation Program? A 10-month, part-time program designed for busy founders. You'll work with Stanford faculty, connect with growth-minded entrepreneurs, and get hands-on support from business advisors. Your management team participates too. Who can apply: - CEOs and founders in Africa, Indonesia, and South Asia - Established, for-profit companies with USD 300K-15M annual revenue Applications close June 1: https://lnkd.in/grsrN-ph

How do you gain world-class business insight without stepping away from your company? At the Seed Transformation Program, CEOs and founders of established companies in Africa, Indonesia, and South Asia learn directly from Stanford University Graduate School of Business faculty and local advisors whose expertise shapes how modern organizations lead, compete, and grow. If you’re curious about the faculty you’d be learning from, listen to our Grit & Growth podcast where Stanford GSB professors reflect on leadership, transformation, and what they've learned teaching entrepreneurs across emerging markets. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dDtDzKR6 Delivered over 10 months through in-person immersion weeks and online learning, the program is designed for founders who want to transform their companies while continuing to run them. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/grsrN-ph #SeedTransformationProgram #StanfordSeed #Entrepreneurship

Only one month left to apply for the Seed Transformation Program! Zaky Muhammad Syah (Zack), Co-Founder & CEO of dibimbing.id and Cakrawala University, is one entrepreneur who used the STP to strengthen his leadership and grow his company in Indonesia. “The most impactful change I made was implementing a clear strategic focus and leadership structure. As a result, our revenue grew significantly, NPS improved above 75, and we expanded our hiring partnerships to over 1,000 companies.” If you’re a CEO or founder interested in scaling your business, the STP is a 10-month, part-time opportunity for established companies in Africa, Indonesia, and South Asia with USD 300K-15M in annual revenue. Applications close June 1. Apply now:https://lnkd.in/grsrN-ph #StanfordSeed #SeedTransformationProgram #ScaleYourBusiness

After selling his company, Mark Phelps had a problem most people would envy. Total freedom and no idea what to do with it. “There's only so many vacations you can go on.” So he became a Stanford Seed Coach. He moved to Ghana for a year and worked side by side with six entrepreneurs, helping them build transformation plans for their companies. Not from a boardroom. On the ground, in their communities. The thing that surprised him most? How much he got back. “Having previously been president of my own company, I can tell you it's a lonely life. There's nobody you can share your deepest, darkest secrets with. Having somebody who has the right to ask you anything and challenge you is invaluable.” As a coach, Mark became that for the entrepreneurs he worked with. Stanford Seed is looking for experienced business leaders with 20+ years of senior management experience to coach entrepreneurs in Africa, South Asia, and Indonesia for one year. Housing, stipend, airfare, and insurance are covered. Applications for the 2027 cohort close May 8th: stanfordseed.co/coach #Stanfordseed #SeedTransformationProgram #Leadership #Coach