Founders Rant X 2.0 brings Nigeria’s boldest business minds together for unfiltered conversations in Lagos

Founders Rant X 2.0 convened Nigeria's brightest business minds for a day of candid discussions at Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi, Lagos. The event focused on the realities of starting, leading, and sustaining a business, spanning from leadership, decision-making, creativity, risk, resilience, relationships, and people. The day kicked off with Chude Jideonwo's keynote, emphasizing the importance of having the right people in the room.

Leaders were described as a demanding, often unglamorous journey, building wisdom and resilience needed for both triumphs and challenges. Discussions then shifted to the audacity to create, the need for trust in one's ideas, and the importance of measuring progress through work rather than applause. The conversation then moved to risk, resilience, and results, distinguishing between calculated risks and reckless ones.

The day concluded with a focus on networking, emphasizing that it's giving before asking, not just collecting contacts. Founders actively participated, leaving with a clearer understanding of the teams they need, risks to take, and relationships to invest in. The event aimed to facilitate conversations about fear, fatigue, and the unglamorous aspects of building something real. Founder's Rant X 2.0 will continue in Abuja on September 27, 2026.