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Black Ops is an invitation-only community built exclusively for African operators, to support our collective journey building and scaling great companies.
We are addressing the scarcity of support systems for African operators who are critical in scaling startups, operating businesses, and building great companies.
Grow your network of top African operators and business leaders who are building and scaling great companies across the world, from Africa to Silicon Valley.
Learn, grow and advance your capabilities and competencies through high quality interactions. Attend masterclasses, workshops and Q&As with seasoned operators.
Gain access to useful resources that are battle-tested by other members of our community, and useful at different stages of your journey as a world-class operator.
Don't take our word for it, see what our members have to say.
“I am honored to be a part of Black Ops, an exceptional community uniting top tech operators across Africa. The collaborative spirit and expertise within this network has provided unparalleled insights. Together, we navigate challenges, share knowledge, and forge connections that transcend borders, making Black Ops an indispensable force in the African tech operator landscape.”
“Black Ops is the most relevant and useful community for me as an operator in Africa's tech ecosystem. There is a culture of openness and safety which means that the quality of discussions within the group are rich and the insights shared are immediately actionable and realistic. They say you can never know what a person is going through until you walk in their shoes….good thing with BlackOps is everyone in the group is literally walking in your shoes. I'm excited to see the group continue to grow.”
“As someone deeply engaged in the world of business and startups, discovering Black Ops has been nothing short of transformative. This community of operators in Africa is more than just a network; it's a vibrant ecosystem where like-minded individuals converge to share insights, experiences, and ideas.”
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