ENTERPRISE54 – Mara Mentor, an online tool which connects entrepreneurs to business leaders and their peers, is organising a first of its kind One-on-One event that will provide an opportunity for young Nigerian entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to top business leaders in the country.

The Mara Foundation initiative will see 90 selected ambitious entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas on July 30 to leading entrepreneurs who serve as Mara Mentors who will in turn select the best pitches and mentees.

Top business leaders who have confirmed attendance include co-Founder of Lagos Business School Prof. Pat Utomi; Managing Director JayKay Pharmacy Jimi Agbaje; Founder Eventful Event Yewande Zaccheus, Chris Ubosi the Founder of Magelectrics Limited, operators of Beat 99.9 FM, Classic FM 97.3 and Naija FM 102.7; and Subomi Plumptre lead brand and management strategist with Alder Consulting.

Subsequently, Mara Foundation, which is the social enterprise unit of Mara Group, would facilitate a six-month mentorship period at the mentors’ convenience and provide the mentors with further support during and after the event.

Mara Group was founded by The Future Award winner and billionaire entrepreneur Ashish Thakkar.