Masterclass on Operationalising Corporate Governance for Founders

About

This training Class on Operationalising Corporate Governance for Founders is designed to provide startup founders with essential knowledge and practical insights into establishing and implementing effective corporate governance practices within their organisations. 

Participants will gain a deep understanding of corporate governance principles, compliance requirements, and best practices. The course will empower founders to foster transparency, accountability, and sustainable growth while building investor confidence and mitigating potential risks.

Modules

  1. Introduction to  Corporate Governance: Participants will gain an understanding of corporate governance and its significance for startups. They will learn about the role of founders in shaping effective corporate governance practices within their organisations.
  2. Corporate Governance Framework and Principle: This module explores established corporate governance frameworks, statutory regulations, and guiding principles (e.g., accountability, transparency, fairness, responsibility, and risk management). Participants will learn how to adapt these principles to suit the specific context of startups.
  3. Roles and Responsibilities of Founders: Participants will receive an overview of founders' unique roles and responsibilities in corporate governance. They will also learn best practices for effective leadership and oversight.
  4. Board of Directors and Advisory Boards: This module covers the formation and structure of boards of directors or advisory boards. Participants will learn how to leverage board expertise and manage board dynamics.
  5. Corporate Governance Policies and Procedures: Participants will be introduced to the development and implementation of governance policies, such as codes of conduct, ethics, and conflict of interest. The module will also cover establishing clear decision-making and risk-management procedures.
  6. Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: This module will focus on understanding legal and regulatory obligations relevant to startups. Participants will learn how to ensure compliance and adhere to reporting requirements.
  7. Shareholder Relations and Communication: This module emphasises building strong relationships with shareholders and stakeholders. Participants will also learn effective communication strategies to promote transparency and trust.
  8. Handling Conflicts and Crisis Management: Strategies for resolving conflicts within the organisation will be discussed, along with crisis management and contingency planning.
  9. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Participants will explore the process of integrating CSR initiatives into the corporate governance framework. The module will address how to balance social impact with financial performance.

Mode of Delivery: Virtual

Price: N 300,000

Duration: 1 day.

To register, send an a email to training@techhiveadvisory.africa

Masterclass on Operationalising Corporate Governance for Founders

This training Class on Operationalising Corporate Governance for Founders is designed to provide startup founders with essential knowledge and practical insights into establishing and implementing effective corporate governance practices within their organisations.

Testimonials

“The quality and content of the Hive training is up to date and the content tailored to developments in the privacy issues in Nigeria. Although, some of the modules were technical, the facilitator pulled it off smoothly".

FESTUS UKOMADU | Student.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my payment inclusive of exam fees and training?

Yes, payments made are fully inclusive of online training, digital textbooks, sample questions, exam vouchers and the IAPP membership (optional)

Does the fee include VAT ?

No, it is exclusive of VAT and transaction charges which may be added when making payment

Where and how will the training take place?

All training will take place virtually from the comfort of your home.

How do I make payments?

Payments may be made in naira or USD.
Send us an email at training@techhiveadvisory.africa or register for the training here:  Registration

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2025 Training Schedule

Ridwan Oloyede ( FIP, CIPP/E, CIPM)

Ridwan Oloyede is the Co-Founder of Tech Hive Advisory, where he leads the technology policy team. He advises on the global aspects of cybersecurity policy, data protection and privacy laws, digital health and digital ethics. Ridwan is a Fellow of Information Privacy with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and a Research Fellow at the African Academic Network on Internet Policy. He is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional in European Data Protection Law (CIPP/E) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Ridwan is also an expert at the Data Protection Unit of the Council of Europe and an official IAPP training provider.

CIPM
17th- 19th June

CIPP/E
15th - 17th July
22nd - 24th (French Training)
AIGP
9th - 11th July
CIPP/C
11th, 18th and 25th July


CIPM
6th - 8th August
CIPT
20th- 22nd August

CIPP/USA
15th, 22nd and 29th August
Foundations
19th - 20th August  

Schedule a private in-person or executive training session. The sessions are shorter with more detailed focus on the participants. The training places premium on the participants’ focus, confidentiality and adaptability.

Date: The exact dates will be additionally determined.
Minimum of 3 participant per session
No of days: 2-days
Venue: To be determined
Fee:  To be determined

Tojola Yusuf (FIP, CIPP/E, CIPM)

Tojola is a senior analyst at Tech Hive Advisory, where she works across data protection andtechnology policy. She is a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP), a certified information privacy manager (CIPM), and a certified information privacy professional in European data protection law(CIPP/E) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Tojola has practised data protection as a consultant, auditor and in-house. This affords her a robust approach to dataprotection matters. Tojola has advised and assisted numerous organisations in building or updating their privacy programmes.

CIPM
17th- 19th June

CIPP/E
15th - 17th July
22nd - 24th (French Training)
AIGP
9th - 11th July
CIPP/C
11th, 18th and 25th July


CIPM
6th - 8th August
CIPT
20th- 22nd August

CIPP/USA
15th, 22nd and 29th August
Foundations
19th - 20th August  

Schedule a private in-person or executive training session. The sessions are shorter with more detailed focus on the participants. The training places premium on the participants’ focus, confidentiality and adaptability.

Date: The exact dates will be additionally determined.
Minimum of 3 participant per session
No of days: 2-days
Venue: To be determined
Fee:  To be determined

Ayodeji Sarumi (FIP, CIPM, CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPP/US)

Deji is the Chief Fixer at Tech Hive Advisory Africa, where he oversees the firm's strategy andimplementation. Deji is a seasoned expert in data protection and privacy, with an extensivebackground in data protection and privacy, information technology and regulatory intelligence. As a certified information privacy professional, Deji's expertise encompasses a broad spectrum ofpractices, including advising on compliance with data protection and privacy laws across Africaand Europe, training, and monitoring and testing the privacy programs of businesses.

CIPM
17th- 19th June

CIPP/E
15th - 17th July
22nd - 24th (French Training)
AIGP
9th - 11th July
CIPP/C
11th, 18th and 25th July


CIPM
6th - 8th August
CIPT
20th- 22nd August

CIPP/USA
15th, 22nd and 29th August
Foundations
19th - 20th August  

Schedule a private in-person or executive training session. The sessions are shorter with more detailed focus on the participants. The training places premium on the participants’ focus, confidentiality and adaptability.

Date: The exact dates will be additionally determined.
Minimum of 3 participant per session
No of days: 2-days
Venue: To be determined
Fee:  To be determined

Precious Nwadike (CIPM)

Precious is a data protection professional who strongly focuses on privacy and compliance. With alevel of understanding of data protection laws, Precious assists numerous companies in building robust privacy programs within their organisations. She is also committed to guiding organisationstowards best practice in data protection by regularly providing guidance and advice onprivacy-related matters, helping clients navigate the intricacies of compliance, data breaches, andindividual rights under data protection laws, and preparing relevant policies.

CIPM
17th- 19th June

CIPP/E
15th - 17th July
22nd - 24th (French Training)
AIGP
9th - 11th July
CIPP/C
11th, 18th and 25th July


CIPM
6th - 8th August
CIPT
20th- 22nd August

CIPP/USA
15th, 22nd and 29th August
Foundations
19th - 20th August  

Schedule a private in-person or executive training session. The sessions are shorter with more detailed focus on the participants. The training places premium on the participants’ focus, confidentiality and adaptability.

Date: The exact dates will be additionally determined.
Minimum of 3 participant per session
No of days: 2-days
Venue: To be determined
Fee:  To be determined

Victoria Adaramola (CIPP/E)

Victoria is a certified privacy professional and tech policy analyst with credible expertise in data protection, regulatory intelligence, and AI governance. Victoria is proficient in advising clients ondeveloping comprehensive privacy programmes in line with security standards, regulatory requirements, and international best practices. Her experience includes negotiating data processing agreements, conducting data protection audits, and advising clients on ensuring privacy compliance when developing new products or expanding their operations. With extensive experience working with clients across both the public and private sectors, Victoria’s expertise also extends to monitoring regulatory developments in the fields of data protection and Artificial Intelligence and developing effective compliance strategies.

CIPM
17th- 19th June

CIPP/E
15th - 17th July
22nd - 24th (French Training)
AIGP
9th - 11th July
CIPP/C
11th, 18th and 25th July


CIPM
6th - 8th August
CIPT
20th- 22nd August

CIPP/USA
15th, 22nd and 29th August
Foundations
19th - 20th August  

Schedule a private in-person or executive training session. The sessions are shorter with more detailed focus on the participants. The training places premium on the participants’ focus, confidentiality and adaptability.

Date: The exact dates will be additionally determined.
Minimum of 3 participant per session
No of days: 2-days
Venue: To be determined
Fee:  To be determined