Borderless is a public-good builder institution that turns first-time builders into sustainable founders. Team Lead @_karlagod

Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Based in Nigeria
ICYMI🚨 Registration for Build on Stellar is live!!! Who is it for? 1. Projects that are at conceptualisation stage 2. Projects that have started and need direction 3. Founders that have no idea what next 4. Projects looking to integrate Stellar Here's an opportunity⤵️
Are you a developer, Web3 builder or aspiring builder interested in building usage projects onchain? Application into Build on Stellar is Open! Join us for a 3-week practical workshop to learn about Stellar, explore Soroban, and build real projects ⤵️ luma.com/qq3zej9i
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Are you a developer, Web3 builder or aspiring builder interested in building usage projects onchain? Application into Build on Stellar is Open! Join us for a 3-week practical workshop to learn about Stellar, explore Soroban, and build real projects ⤵️ luma.com/qq3zej9i
We’re excited to announce that our project "Build on Stellar" has been selected for the @StellarOrg Community Growth Quadratic Funding Round on @Giveth A 3-week practical workshop helping emerging developers, students, Web3 enthusiasts and builders learn and build on Stellar.
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Today, we celebrate Nigeria and the builders who have put us on the global map and continue to shape the country we call home. May we keep building a future that goes beyond borders. Happy 66th Independence Day, Nigeria.
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Si Her DeFi is providing $25,000 grant to women who want to learn DeFi. If you're a lady here interested in DeFi, Crypto, Blockchain, there's a $25,000 opportunity for you ⤵️
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Your $1, $2, $5 or $10 can help us make Build on Stellar happen. Your donation supports the resources, learning sessions and mentorship helping participants go from learning about blockchain to actually building with it. Donate: giveth.io/project/build-on-s… Donate to other projects
We want emerging developers, students and builders to move from simply hearing about @StellarOrg to actually building with it. We need you to help us achieve this. Support Build on Stellar here: giveth.io/project/build-on-s…
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We want emerging developers, students and builders to move from simply hearing about @StellarOrg to actually building with it. We need you to help us achieve this. Support Build on Stellar here: giveth.io/project/build-on-s…
We’re excited to announce that our project "Build on Stellar" has been selected for the @StellarOrg Community Growth Quadratic Funding Round on @Giveth A 3-week practical workshop helping emerging developers, students, Web3 enthusiasts and builders learn and build on Stellar.
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We’re bringing builders into the program to learn about Stellar, explore Soroban, work on practical projects and showcase what they build at a final community meetup. But we need your help to make it happen.
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We’re excited to announce that our project "Build on Stellar" has been selected for the @StellarOrg Community Growth Quadratic Funding Round on @Giveth A 3-week practical workshop helping emerging developers, students, Web3 enthusiasts and builders learn and build on Stellar.
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This is September! Believe in it. Own it. Make it count. GM GM CT
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@Team1NG is bringing @AvaxTeam1 to Port Harcourt this weekend and we're excited to be part of it. This is for Developers, Students, Technical builders or anyone interested in building on Avalanche Sign up here⤵️
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Feel like you're behind? August doesn't care about your start date, only your next commit. Ship one thing. That's the whole move. GM GM 𝕏
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Happy birthday to one of the very creative contributor of the B<>rder/ess Ecosystem! Dear @Elisha__Sunday thank you for always being you! We see you, we appreciate you, we love you! Cheers to many more perfect years to come!
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Happy Birthday, @Boanerge_jay! 🎉 Thank you for being such an amazing and reliable member of the Borderless core team. Your commitment and consistency mean so much to us. We pray God continues to bless, strengthen, and enlarge you in this new year. Have a wonderful celebration🤍
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This week; Learn something new. Build with what you’ve learned. Repeat until growth becomes your lifestyle. The best builders never stop learning. Happy New Week, Builders!
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✅ Built a thriving community of innovators and builders. Every workshop, every event, every collaboration, and every success story has shaped who we are today. To everyone who has been part of this journey as team members, community members, sponsors, partners, volunteers,
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Four years ago, we started with a vision. Today, it's been 4 years of B<>rder/ess impact. 🥳 In these four years, we’ve: ✅ Onboarded thousands into tech and Web3. ✅ Created learning opportunities through our Tech Clubs. ✅ Helped aspiring talents grow their careers.
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When you don't get the nudge to continue, that's when you should not stop. GM GM 🫡
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Happy Father’s Day to all the heroes around the world. 💙 Without you, there would be no us. Thank you for your love, sacrifices, guidance, and unwavering support. We see you. We value you. We celebrate you today and always.
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Happy Birthday to our dearest, @ib_soll! 🎉🎂 Today, we celebrate you, not just as the Community Manager at B<>rder/ess, but as someone whose dedication, consistency, and heart have helped shape the community into what it is today. Thank you so much for always giving your best
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Education is the most urgent infrastructure problem to solve in Web3. As blockchain technology continues to reshape how we learn, interact and work, are we preparing children for the future they’ll inherit or the past we experienced? This is what we need to tackle.
Share this to any parent or Secondary School proprietor you know. The schools teaching blockchain right now are outliers. In 5 years, they'll be the standard. Forward this to any educator or parent who wants their teens ahead of the curve, not catching up to it. Link below
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Democracy is not just about having a voice, it is about using that voice wisely. We talk a lot about governance, participation, and community-driven decisions. The same principle applies to our nation. The future we desire depends on the choices we make and the leaders we elect.
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Happy birthday dear @id_amachree🥳 A very supportive and ever cheerful member of the B<>rder/ess Ecosystem! Thank you for always being willing to assist just anyone. We see you, we honor, we value you! Cheers to many more fruitful years in perfect health. We love you!
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Happy blessed birthday to our dear @annabelallison3 🎉 You have been very instrumental to our growth as a team. As you celebrate a new year, may all that you do prosper beyond your imaginations. We love you so much and we wish you more happy years ahead! Cheers🥳
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Schools that teach blockchain today are raising the builders of tomorrow and not just the users. Don’t let students graduate without Blockchain studies. GM GM 𝕏 More details on the pinned post⤵️
Share this to any parent or Secondary School proprietor you know. The schools teaching blockchain right now are outliers. In 5 years, they'll be the standard. Forward this to any educator or parent who wants their teens ahead of the curve, not catching up to it. Link below
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The world your child will graduate into runs on Blockchain from digital money to secure records, from online identity to smart contracts. This isn't "maybe someday." It's happening NOW. Blockchain literacy is the new computer literacy. Reach @_karlagod karla@borderlessbuild.dev
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Share this to any parent or Secondary School proprietor you know. The schools teaching blockchain right now are outliers. In 5 years, they'll be the standard. Forward this to any educator or parent who wants their teens ahead of the curve, not catching up to it. Link below
One skill will get you started. But skill stacking is what makes you valuable. Here’s why every builder in Web3 should care. A thread 🧵
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Today, we celebrate a major milestone in your journey. Your convocation is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and resilience you’ve shown over the years. We are so proud of everything you have achieved and excited to see the value you will create. Congratulations!🥳🥳🥳
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Every expert was once a beginner. Every successful project started with a single step. This month, challenge yourself to learn something new, contribute to a project, and connect with fellow builders in the ecosystem. The future is being built today and you’re part of it. GM GM
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27th May is usually a day filled with joy, laughter, and happy memories but everywhere feels gloomy, dark, and unsettled today. To commemorate Children's Day, we pray may every kidnapped child return home safe. May this darkness not last forever and may help come quickly.
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On this day, 16 years ago, Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas and that was the first proof of web3 in motion. Every builder has their unique contribution to the ecosystem. What will your contribution become tomorrow? Happy ₿ -🍕 Day to you!
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Today, we celebrate the boy child. The boy child is tomorrow’s builders, leaders, and protectors. Raise boys with vision. Teach boys responsibility. Equip boys with skills. The future changes when boys grow into intentional men. Happy International Day of the Boy Child.
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The first community most people ever belong to is a mother’s care. Before the confidence, the ambition, the late nights building, and the courage to keep going… there was someone who believed, sacrificed, nurtured, and showed up consistently. Happy Mother’s Day!
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Happy Birthday to our dear @gloorry_ 🥳🥳🥳 Your presence, impact, and consistency don’t go unnoticed. As you begin this new chapter, may God bless you richly, grant you good health, and cause everything you do to prosper. We love you!❤️❤️
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One skill will get you started. But skill stacking is what makes you valuable. Here’s why every builder in Web3 should care. A thread 🧵
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Most people know what to do. Few actually do it. This week, don’t just learn. Execute. Build. Improve. That’s the difference. Be rare. GM GM 𝕏
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Workers’ Day reminds us of something important: Work is everywhere. But meaningful work is rare. At @BorderlessDev, we care about one thing; building things that create real value. As the new month begins, focus less on activity, more on impact. Build better. Welcome to May!
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Happy Birthday, @DideeUdoh 🥳 Thank you so much for all your incredible contributions to the @BorderlessDev ecosystem! We love and appreciate you deeply, and we pray that this new year brings you more of God's blessings in perfect health. We love and celebrate you, always.
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Happy Birthday, @primidac You are a core part of our story at B<>rder/ess. Your presence, impact, and consistency don’t go unnoticed. As you step into this new chapter, may God bless you richly, grant you good health, and cause everything you do to prosper. We love you!🤍🤍🤍
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Most people stay stuck in learning mode. The shift happens when you start executing. Here’s the strategy: 1️⃣ Learn with intention: not everything, just what solves your current problem. 2️⃣ Apply immediately: test it, build with it, make mistakes fast.
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@HashedEM just dropped the Nigeria Web3 Landscape Report 2025 and @BorderlessDev is named as one of Nigeria's active Web3 developer communities. We don't take that lightly. Borderless exists to train builders wherever they are.
📢 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝟑 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐5 𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 We are excited the unveil the 2nd edition of the Nigeria Web3 Landscape Report, in collaboration with our knowledge partners: @QuidaxGlobal, @withconvexity_, @Web3Bridge, @GuildAudits and @InfusionLawyers The report offers a deep dive into Nigeria’s Web3 ecosystem - highlighting developer growth, startup ecosystem and funding trends, consumer and enterprise adoption, and the evolving regulatory landscape. 🔍 What’s inside? 1️⃣ Startups & Investment Landscape 2️⃣ Consumer & Enterprise Adoption 3️⃣ Developer Ecosystem 4️⃣ Regulatory, Tax & Policy Landscape 📖 Read the full report here: docsend.com/v/7xb7v/nigeriaw… A Snapshot of Key Insights 👇🧵:
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It's easy to collect certificates. It's harder to build something useful. This week, focus on what you can do, not just what you know. Proof of work will always win in web3 GM GM 𝕏
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We’ve put together a full breakdown of our activities and outcomes. If you’re looking to learn, build, or collaborate within a structured ecosystem, we are actively creating that environment.
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GM GM 𝕏 Q1 at @BorderlessDev was focused on execution and measurable progress. We trained, mentored, activated our community, and expanded through strategic partnerships all with one goal in mind: building a stronger pipeline for Web3 talents.
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They tried to seal the story with a stone. Guards posted. Tomb confirmed closed. But resurrection doesn't ask for permission. The most powerful act in history was trustless. No institution authorized it. No authority validated it. No central power could reverse it. The stone rolled and the record was final. Borders fall. Light wins. Jesus Christ Lives! Happy Easter, everyone!! 🤍🤍🤍
Every breakthrough has a backstory. Before borders break, a price was paid. Today, we remember the sacrifice that made Salvation possible. Every border… already settled. Happy Good Friday ✝️
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Every breakthrough has a backstory. Before borders break, a price was paid. Today, we remember the sacrifice that made Salvation possible. Every border… already settled. Happy Good Friday ✝️
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We’re excited to partner with @Ghonsiproof to help our community better capture and showcase their work. People are constantly building, but their impact is often scattered. @Ghonsiproof brings a structured, onchain layer that turns these efforts into verifiable, timestamped portfolios. This means stronger visibility, clearer proof of work, and a more credible professional identity beyond traditional CVs. For us, it’s a step toward making our builders’ impact visible, credible, and globally accessible.
We’re excited to announce a strategic partnership between @Ghonsiproof and @BorderlessDev. Together, we’re making it easier for builders to organize, verify, and showcase their hackathon, open-source, and community contributions (technical and non-technical) in one place, so great work doesn’t go unseen. Read more about the partnership here: medium.com/@ghonsiproof/ghon…
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Q2 is for the ones who continue. When it’s no longer exciting. When it starts to require discipline. Step in. This is where things begin to change. Welcome to April.
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Most people aren’t stuck because they lack information… They’re stuck because they lack direction. Focus is the real flex. GM GM 𝕏
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Most people think they’re learning but if we’re being honest, they’re just consuming. Scrolling. Watching. Bookmarking. Nodding. It feels productive yet nothing is actually changing. And this is exactly where a lot of people get stuck in Web3. Let’s break it down ⤵️
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Growth rarely happens in one big moment. It happens in the small decisions you make every day. Showing up. Practicing your skills. Building a little more than you did yesterday. Small progress this week is still progress. Happy new week, 𝕏
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5 Skills Every Web3 Builder Should Have Building and growing in Web3 goes beyond just participating in the space. You need the right skills to stand out and create real value. Today, we’re sharing 5 soft skills every Web3 builder should have. If you’re seeing this post, like and bookmark it so you can always come back to it. 1. Research Trends move fast in Web3. Builders who win are curious, stay active, and constantly learn about new tools, protocols, and opportunities. Web3 rewards early adopters and without proper research, you can’t be early. 2. Communication Knowing how to communicate clearly is a big advantage. Whether you’re pitching an idea, writing threads, or contributing to a DAO, good communication helps you stand out and collaborate better. 3. Product Thinking Builders don’t just create products, they solve real problems. Always ask: Who is this for and why does it matter? Every product or project you contribute to should create value for others. 4. Community Building Web3 thrives on community. Knowing how to engage, support, and grow a community is a powerful skill that many people underestimate. 5. Consistency Many people start strong in Web3, but only a few stay long enough to grow. Consistency builds credibility, skills, and opportunities. And no, consistency is not just posting 100 times in 100 days 🌚 Web3 rewards people who keep learning, building, and showing up. If you’re just starting out, focus on building these five skills first. Not in the Borderless community yet? Use the link below to join ⤵️
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A new week to learn. A new week to try again. A new week to build something better than last week. Stay focused. GM GM 𝕏
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This International Women’s Day, we believe in one simple principle: Give to Gain. Give support. Give opportunities. Give visibility. Because when women are empowered, innovation becomes truly Borderless. Happy International Women’s Day to all the amazing women in the World💜
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Happy Birthday dear @ekelemefavour1 🎉 You’re such an incredible builder, and we’re so proud of you! Thank you for your valuable contributions to the B<>rder/ess Ecosystem, we appreciate you big time. Wishing you more wins, more growth, and more impact this year. Happy Birthday, Favour❤️❤️
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Happy Blessed Birthday, @greatAdams01! 🎉 Your valuable contributions to the B<>rder/ess Ecosystem never go unnoticed. On this special day, we pray that your lines continue to fall in pleasant places and that you keep excelling in everything you do. We appreciate you and celebrate you, Happy Birthday! ❤️
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March is here. A new month, A new chance to build, grow, and push boundaries. Happy New Month, everyone. Stay focused!! Keep building!!! GM, GM 𝕏
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Beyond the Technical and Non-Technical Builders we’re used to talking about, there are deeper layers most ecosystems don’t explicitly name: • System Builders • Epistemic Builders • Opportunity Builders And yes, all of these still stem from the original two categories. Engineers, designers, marketers, operators… they can evolve into these roles. But these roles operate at a different level. Now let’s break it down ⤵️
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Creators build attention. Devs build products. Growth marketers builds adoption. Biz dev builds partnerships. Different skills. Same mission Anyone can be a builder! GM GM Builders
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This is why we do this. The B<>rder/ess Builder’s OP is for builders who are actively working and need clarity they can use immediately. @seeya_hanna’s review says it clearly; practical sessions, real experience, and insights that actually help you move your project forward. That’s the standard. That’s what we do. GM GM
B<>rder/ess Builder’s OP: Final Recap. From January 26th to February 8th, we hosted the B<>rder/ess Builder’s OP, a 2-week intensive sprint designed to help founders and early-stage startups shift from ideas and assumptions to clear, revenue-focused business execution. Across 8 practical sessions and 12+ hours of hands-on learning, builders were guided through business foundations, customer validation, revenue models, pricing, go-to-market strategy, branding, and funding readiness. The focus wasn’t theory, it was execution, clarity, and making real business decisions. While 60 builders registered, 26 showed up consistently, putting in the work, validating ideas, fixing what didn’t work, refining their models, and taking real steps toward growth and funding through BizMarket. This program reinforced a simple truth: a hackathon project is not a startup, revenue, structure, and execution define a real business. We’re deeply grateful to our sponsors @PublicNouns, @localismfund , and @BitsaveProtocol ’s BizMarket for supporting founder-first initiatives and helping us equip builders with practical tools, frameworks, and access to meaningful funding pathways. We’re also grateful to all our instructors and our team members who made this 2 weeks sprint a success! GM GM
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We’re not a VC. We’re not a hackathon factory. We’re not a closed club. We’re building a space where you can learn in public, make practical decisions, and grow into a sustainable founder.
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These are the behaviours we expect inside this ecosystem. We’ll support you. We’ll question you. We’ll tell you when something needs to change.
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We’d rather see it working than see it trending.
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These principles shape how we design programs, partnerships, and make decisions.
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If you spend time in the B<>rder/ess ecosystem, there should be measurable progress in your journey as a builder.
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We exist for people who genuinely want to build but don’t always have the network, capital, or insider access.
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Over time, we’ve listened, observed, and adjusted. What you’re seeing now isn’t a rebrand, it’s a clearer version of who we are and how we serve builders. nitter.siddz.com/BorderlessDev/status/2…
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GM GM Builders Huge congratulations to everyone who has made it this far in the Sandbox Game Builder Bootcamp with @daddy_muphasa 👏🏽 Today by 7:00pm WAT is our final class. This session is about tightening things up, ensuring your builds are solid, your workflow is clear, and you understand what comes next after the bootcamp. Please come prepared with: • Specific challenges you encountered • Areas where you still need clarity • Questions about publishing or improving your experience Don’t be late.
ICYMI, the Sandbox game Builders Bootcamp is starting today at 7:00pm WAT! The training schedule is as follows: Week 1: Building Your World & Assets Week 2: AI Tech & Game Rules Week 3: The Big Build & Showcase Date: Jan 19th - Feb 13th Time: 7pm WAT | 6pm UTC You’re still early if you register now: luma.com/jvfjc5n6 For more details, check TG ⤵️ t.me/+rRzq-jqm3aQzNTRk
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B<>rder/ess Builder’s OP: Final Recap. From January 26th to February 8th, we hosted the B<>rder/ess Builder’s OP, a 2-week intensive sprint designed to help founders and early-stage startups shift from ideas and assumptions to clear, revenue-focused business execution. Across 8 practical sessions and 12+ hours of hands-on learning, builders were guided through business foundations, customer validation, revenue models, pricing, go-to-market strategy, branding, and funding readiness. The focus wasn’t theory, it was execution, clarity, and making real business decisions. While 60 builders registered, 26 showed up consistently, putting in the work, validating ideas, fixing what didn’t work, refining their models, and taking real steps toward growth and funding through BizMarket. This program reinforced a simple truth: a hackathon project is not a startup, revenue, structure, and execution define a real business. We’re deeply grateful to our sponsors @PublicNouns, @localismfund , and @BitsaveProtocol ’s BizMarket for supporting founder-first initiatives and helping us equip builders with practical tools, frameworks, and access to meaningful funding pathways. We’re also grateful to all our instructors and our team members who made this 2 weeks sprint a success! GM GM
Building a startup, product, or business for the first time is hard. Doing it without structure, feedback, or real users is even harder. That’s why we launched the B<>rder/ess Builders OP — a 2-week builder sprint designed to help: 🕴🏽Early-stage founders 💼First-time builders 👩🏽‍🏫 Student Entrepreneurs 🏪 Real world Business Owners 👨🏽‍💻Emerging startups move from: 💭idea → to 🔨validation → to 📲users → to 💲revenue 🗓 January 26 – February 8 This isn’t a hackathon. It’s an Operator Program (OP) focused on real-world outcomes. Sponsored by: @PublicNouns @localismfund @BitsaveProtocol's BizMarket During the Builders OP, participants will: • Validate real business ideas • Talk to users and test assumptions • Learn practical marketing & growth fundamentals • Build and launch MVPs (Web2, Web3, or hybrid) • Work toward their first 100 users/customers and first revenue • Get reality checks, consultations, and founder support We’re doing this alongside ecosystem-aligned partners and communities including @PublicNouns, @Celo @localismfund, and local university tech clubs like @Borderlessunn, @borderless_kano, @BTCUniuyo, @Borderless_Ph, @UnicalTechClub with pathways to funding through @BitsaveProtocol's BizMarket, and post-program scaling. The goal is simple: "raise builders who can survive, adapt, and win in the real world". If you’re a builder, entrepreneur, or early-stage startup looking for momentum, this is for you🫵🏽 Sign Up here👇🏽 luma.com/f8u4u3f8
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At some point, every serious founder has to answer hard questions about money, not just funding, but readiness. Today is Day 7 of the B<>rder/ess Builder’s OP, and we’re diving into Legal, Funding & BizFi Pathways. Date: Today, Friday, 6th February Time: 4:00pm WAT | 3:00pm UTC This session will cover: • Different funding pathways, clearly explained: • Tokenisation on BizMarket • Grants from ecosystems • Revenue-based financing • Small loans on BizMarket • What investors and lenders actually look for We’ll also walk through a financial readiness checklist to help you understand where your business stands. Don’t miss today’s session!
Day 6 | Reminder People don’t buy into what they don’t understand. When your story is clear, marketing becomes easier. Today in the B<>rder/ess Builder’s OP, we’re getting into Branding & Storytelling with @kingmessang_, focused on clarity, positioning, and early-stage marketing. Time: 4:00pm WAT | 3:00pm UTC This session is about making your business easier to explain, share, and sell. See you soon!
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Day 6 | Reminder People don’t buy into what they don’t understand. When your story is clear, marketing becomes easier. Today in the B<>rder/ess Builder’s OP, we’re getting into Branding & Storytelling with @kingmessang_, focused on clarity, positioning, and early-stage marketing. Time: 4:00pm WAT | 3:00pm UTC This session is about making your business easier to explain, share, and sell. See you soon!
If you can’t clearly explain your business, other people won’t know how to talk about it or buy into it. Day 6 of the B<>rder/ess Builder’s OP is tomorrow and we’re focusing on Branding & Storytelling with @kingmessang_ , Marketing Lead & Growth Strategist at @BitsaveProtocol. Date: Wednesday, 4th February Time: 4:00pm WAT | 3:00pm UTC This session will cover: • Branding basics every founder should understand • How founders can tell their story with clarity • Explaining your startup or business in simple terms • Business positioning through storytelling • Marketing for early-stage products and businesses We’ll also share a content and launch checklist to help you show up consistently and intentionally. If you’re a founder who wants their brand to be understood, don’t miss this session.
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If you can’t clearly explain your business, other people won’t know how to talk about it or buy into it. Day 6 of the B<>rder/ess Builder’s OP is tomorrow and we’re focusing on Branding & Storytelling with @kingmessang_ , Marketing Lead & Growth Strategist at @BitsaveProtocol. Date: Wednesday, 4th February Time: 4:00pm WAT | 3:00pm UTC This session will cover: • Branding basics every founder should understand • How founders can tell their story with clarity • Explaining your startup or business in simple terms • Business positioning through storytelling • Marketing for early-stage products and businesses We’ll also share a content and launch checklist to help you show up consistently and intentionally. If you’re a founder who wants their brand to be understood, don’t miss this session.
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You can build a great product and still struggle to grow if you don’t know where your market is or how to reach it. Today is Day 5 of the B<>rder/ess Builder’s OP, and we’re diving into Market Size & Go-To-Market. Date: Today, 2nd February Time: 4:00pm WAT | 3:00pm UTC We’ll talk about: • Why marketing is everything • Real-world marketing case studies • Market psychology and buyer behavior • How to sell outside your immediate contacts • Go-To-Market strategy This session is for founders who want to move beyond building and start growing with intention. Don’t miss it!
A lot of founders think valuation is about big numbers. In reality, it’s about what someone else is willing to pay. Valuation is not the price you want. It’s the price an investor or buyer is willing to pay and can clearly explain why. Today is Day 4 of the B<>rder/ess Builder’s OP, and we’re getting into Business / Startup Valuation with @abidemiademok21, Finance Manager at @BitsaveProtocol. Time: 4:00pm WAT | 3:00pm UTC We’ll talk about: • How to value your startup or business • Why valuation matters to investors and the market • Why valuation often feels confusing and how to make sense of it This session will help you make clearer, more confident decisions about how you value your business. See you soon!
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A lot of founders think valuation is about big numbers. In reality, it’s about what someone else is willing to pay. Valuation is not the price you want. It’s the price an investor or buyer is willing to pay and can clearly explain why. Today is Day 4 of the B<>rder/ess Builder’s OP, and we’re getting into Business / Startup Valuation with @abidemiademok21, Finance Manager at @BitsaveProtocol. Time: 4:00pm WAT | 3:00pm UTC We’ll talk about: • How to value your startup or business • Why valuation matters to investors and the market • Why valuation often feels confusing and how to make sense of it This session will help you make clearer, more confident decisions about how you value your business. See you soon!
Everyone tells you to build in public, but almost no one tells you how to be profitable, and create revenue with what you're building. 🕴🏾Business Model is the 'How' of your Revenue. 🤝Pricing is the 'What' of your Revenue. Today is Day 3 in the B<>rder/ess Builder's OP and we're breaking down Business Model & Pricing, in a session with @phygitalviolet_ ⌛4:00pm WAT | 3:00pm UTC We’ll cover: • Who actually pays • How much they should pay • What it costs to get a customer • Why "people like it ≠ people will pay" If you’re in the B<>rder/ess Builder’s OP, don’t miss today’s session. See you soon!
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Everyone tells you to build in public, but almost no one tells you how to be profitable, and create revenue with what you're building. 🕴🏾Business Model is the 'How' of your Revenue. 🤝Pricing is the 'What' of your Revenue. Today is Day 3 in the B<>rder/ess Builder's OP and we're breaking down Business Model & Pricing, in a session with @phygitalviolet_ ⌛4:00pm WAT | 3:00pm UTC We’ll cover: • Who actually pays • How much they should pay • What it costs to get a customer • Why "people like it ≠ people will pay" If you’re in the B<>rder/ess Builder’s OP, don’t miss today’s session. See you soon!
Day 2 of the B<>rder/ess Builders OP continues tomorrow with Problem Discovery & Customer Validation, led by @kevin_chibuoyim. Time: 4pm WAT By the end of tomorrow’s session, builders will understand how to: • Clearly define the real problem their business or startup is solving • Prove that the problem actually exists • Ask the hard question: If this problem disappeared tomorrow, would anyone care? • Use AI as an assistant to support problem discovery and validation. Yet to sign up? You’re still early. Use the link in the comments. See you in class!
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Day 1 - Recap 👩🏾‍💻 Day 1 of the B<>rder/ess Builders OP was a blast 💼 We kicked off with 21 founders introducing themselves and what they’re building mostly early ideas and a few active businesses. Meet some of the founders building incredible Start-Ups and Businesses. @seeya_hanna, @defi_ronin2, @NworahGabriel, @Ellovick, @whxspope, @ARAB_E1, @EmmybabsDeVav, @MarvinSunday4, @Elisha__Sunday We spent time breaking down founder assumptions, why most ideas fail at this stage, and how to properly validate before overbuilding. We also walked through how the Builders OP will run: the full schedule, expectations, milestones, and the practical guide founders will use over the next 2 weeks to move from ideas → validation → revenue. This is a Builders OP for first time founders, entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to limit the amount of failures before success. If it takes 2 fails to become successful building, it shouldn't have to take 10 B<>rder/ess Builder's OP January 2026 Sponsored by: @BitsaveProtocol's BizMarket @PublicNouns @localismfund
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Day 3 of the B<>rder/ess Builder’s OP is tomorrow. We’re diving into Business Model & Pricing with @_karlagod. Time: 4:00pm WAT We’ll cover: • Who actually pays • How much they should pay • What it costs to get a customer If you’re in the B<>rder/ess Builder’s OP, this is an important conversation you shouldn’t miss! See you tomorrow!
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Not every problem is worth building around. And knowing the difference changes everything. Today’s Problem Discovery & Validation session is led by @kevin_chibuoyim, someone who has spent 7 years helping builders ask better questions before they build. If you want to know whether your idea is worth building or killing this session is for you. Time: 4pm WAT See you in class!
Day 2 of the B<>rder/ess Builders OP continues tomorrow with Problem Discovery & Customer Validation, led by @kevin_chibuoyim. Time: 4pm WAT By the end of tomorrow’s session, builders will understand how to: • Clearly define the real problem their business or startup is solving • Prove that the problem actually exists • Ask the hard question: If this problem disappeared tomorrow, would anyone care? • Use AI as an assistant to support problem discovery and validation. Yet to sign up? You’re still early. Use the link in the comments. See you in class!
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