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HIRE Academy

Turning entrepreneurial ambition into operational capability

Bridging education and execution

HIRE Academy is designed for: entrepreneurial graduates, accelerator or incubator alumni, or first-time founders transitioning from academia into business ownership.

Moving from theory, pitch decks, and funding narratives into day-to-day leadership and team-building is where many founders struggle. HIRE Academy exists to close that gap.

Participants gain access to the same frameworks, mentoring, and practical support used across HIRE — adapted to earlier-stage businesses and first-time founders.

HIRE ACADEMY ADMISSION

HIRE Academy currently accepts only ten participants per year.

  • Initial contact Request an introductory conversation.

  • Exploratory discussion An informal conversation to understand your goals and fit.

  • Invitation to apply Feedback is provided, and suitable candidates are invited to apply.

  • Review and enrolment Applications are reviewed, and places offered where appropriate.

  • Accessible fee structure Fees are designed to support access without requiring equity.

Our Mission

To convert entrepreneurial knowledge into sustainable execution — by equipping early-stage founders with the judgement, structure, and practical tools required to build businesses that can grow responsibly.

"If I was starting out, I would want HIRE next to me." Darren Jennings, Co-Founder

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