## Welcome to Startup Wise Guys Africa Program Q&A | Learn How to Get Selected for an Acceleration Program
Are you curious about what an acceleration program looks like? Do you want to know how to increase your chances of getting selected for one? And what exactly can Startup Wise Guys offer you? In this video, Wise Guys Africa General Partner Petra Wolkenstein and Scouting Associate Darja Ogorodnik will guide you through the application process, program setup, and the investment deal. They will be joined by our alumni Ibrahim Bashir, who will provide valuable insights from a founder’s perspective on what it means to become a part of the #SWGFamily.
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*”The thing that I love about the Wise Guys teams is that they have a knack for finding the most passionate founders. They know what they’re doing, they believe in what they’re doing, and nothing is going to stop them. It’s challenging at times, but I really enjoy being completely involved in this program. I see that I have so many weapons already. We come with a strong background and it’s amazing to be next to the teams, showing all the creativity we can to help them.”* – Petra Wolkenstein
*”At Wise Guys, we are not just a team; we are a family. We spend time with each other because we all share a common mission. This is not just a job, it’s what we love to do. When you mix that passion with learning new things, the possibilities are infinite.”* – Darja Ogorodnik
*”Startup Wise Guys is like a crash course MBA for startups. It’s challenging but rewarding, and it keeps getting better over time. We are an execution machine, and culture beats everything. We believe that if it’s your vision, you can’t give up. You just have to picture the big stage and work towards it. This is our life, and we love what we do.”* – Ibrahim Bashir
Want to learn more about the Wise Guys Africa program and how you can be a part of it? Join us for this live Q&A session, where we’ll be answering all your burning questions. Whether you’re watching on YouTube, LinkedIn, or Facebook, simply drop your questions in the comments section. Our experts will be monitoring the comments and providing detailed responses to your inquiries.
**About Startup Wise Guys Africa Program:**
Startup Wise Guys is a leading acceleration program that focuses on early-stage startups with digital business models, particularly in the B2B SaaS sector. The program, led by General Partner Petra Wolkenstein and Scouting Associate Darja Ogorodnik, offers entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to grow their startups and gain valuable insights from experienced mentors. With the recent launch of the Africa fund, Wise Guys is expanding its reach and supporting entrepreneurs in Western, Eastern, and Southern Africa.
**About Wise Guys Alumni – Ibrahim Bashir:**
Ibrahim Bashir is the co-founder and CEO of Delali, an income and expense management tool for businesses in Africa. Delali is one of the successful portfolio companies that went through the Startup Wise Guys program. Ibrahim’s firsthand experience will provide you with valuable insights into the program and shed light on the benefits of joining the #SWGFamily.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn more about the Wise Guys Africa program. Join us for this live Q&A session and let our experts guide you towards startup success.
For more information about Wise Guys Africa and their programs, visit the [Wise Guys Africa website](https://www.startupwiseguys.com/africa/).
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Have you wondered how does an acceleration program looks like? What do you need to do to get selected for one? And what can Startup Wise Guys offer you?
Our Wise Guys Africa General Partner Petra Wolkenstein and Scouting associate Darja Ogorodnik will take you through the application process and requirements, program setup, and the investment deal. We will be joined also by our alumni Ibrahim Bashir who’ll be able to share a founder’s perspective on what it means to become a part of #SWGFamily. 🌶
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