Programs / Caladium SME Bootcamp (CLSME)

Nigeria's leading SME Bootcamp for practical business growth.

A one-day flagship event dedicated to meaningful learning, expert-led sessions, and high-impact SME execution support.

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Why Founders Attend

Practical learning for real business realities.

Since 2018, the Bootcamp has served as a national event for practical learning, exposure, and ecosystem engagement.

Edition 9 builds on previous editions and continues to expand program depth, partnerships, and reach.

Immersive, results-driven learning structure

Participation from experienced business leaders

Continued access to ecosystem support beyond the program

Focus Areas

Focus areas that drive practical SME execution.

The Bootcamp covers core business focus areas including financial management, networking, tax, innovation, branding and communication, technology, people management, business planning, and sales & marketing.

Financial Management

Cashflow discipline and capital planning for SMEs.

Networking

Ecosystem connections and relationship-building for growth.

Tax

Tax literacy and compliance readiness for business continuity.

Innovation

Practical innovation for products, services, and operations.

Branding and Communication

Clear positioning and communication strategy for market trust.

Technology

Digital tools and systems that improve execution and scale.

People Management

Team leadership, role clarity, and people performance.

Business Planning

Execution-focused planning for measurable business outcomes.

Sales & Marketing

Demand creation, conversion, and customer growth strategy.

Speakers, Mentors & Facilitators

Meet our distinguished speakers, mentors, and facilitators.

Learn from industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs who have shaped previous Bootcamp editions.

Folusho Philips

Founder & Chairman, Phillips Consulting

Management consulting leader and enterprise strategist who has supported business growth, leadership, and institution-building across Africa.

Ashley Immanuel

Co-Founder & COO, Semicolon

Operations and strategy leader connecting young Africans to global opportunities through software engineering, product design, and entrepreneurship training.

Suraj Oyewale

CEO, Jarus Homes

Real estate entrepreneur behind Jarus Homes, with experience delivering housing projects across major Nigerian cities.

Oluwatodimu Ige

Principal Partner, Oluwatodimu Ige & Associates

Known as OgaTheLawyer, Todimu simplifies legal issues for founders and advises on commercial law, property, and corporate governance.

Razaq Ahmed, CFA

Co-Founder & CEO, Cowrywise

Fintech founder expanding access to savings and investment for underserved millennials through Cowrywise.

Edward Israel Ayide, CFA

Founder & CEO, Carpe Diem Solutions

Strategic communications leader and founder of Carpe Diem Solutions, a Lagos-based advisory agency.

Foza Fawehinmi

Lead Legal Consultant, Zaeda Oracle

Entertainment lawyer advising creatives, founders, and entertainment companies on intellectual property, contracts, and business strategy.

Godwin Tom

Managing Director, Sony Music Publishing Nigeria

Music executive with over 20 years of experience managing African artists and building music business education platforms.

Adebayo Adegun

Lead Partner & CEO, CrossTie Solutions

Management consultant and trainer with deep experience supporting leadership, culture, and performance improvement initiatives.

Mobolaji Ajayi

Founder & CEO, Purelife Health

Health-tech founder expanding access to care across Nigeria through Purelife Health.

Isah Yusuf Aruwa

Founder & Business Leader

Entrepreneur and business voice supporting practical conversations on SME growth, operations, and enterprise resilience.

Stories

What businesses are saying.

Alice Adeyeye

Safebelle Foods

“It was a privilege for @safebellefoods to participate in the business pitch competition at the #ibadansmebootcamp organized by @ayobankolee and the @lagossmebootcamp team. We are honored to emerge as the first runner up and Safebelle Foods do not take this for granted to be recognized and supported in our small business.”

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Treasure Ibok

Partner, Agatha Sickle Cell Foundation

“I was live at #LagosSMEbootCamp where I learnt so much about business and how to scale. I also met with people of value. I never knew @AyoBankole was that funny and thanks for putting this together sir. Coming from Akure down to Lagos was worth it!”

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