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FOUNDERS ACADEMY

Digital Agency Incubator

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#1 Digital Agency Incubator in Ethiopia

Master High-Income Skills & Launch Your 6-Figure Agency

Step-by-step courses in Social Media Marketing (SMMA), Video Editing, Content Creation, and Graphic Design. Mentored by top digital entrepreneurs.

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5,200+

Enrolled Students

96%

Course Completion Rate

1,200+

Agencies & Freelancers Formed

450K+

ETB Avg. Student Monthly Income

Designed for Those Who Refuse to Stay Average

Whether you are starting with zero experience or looking to transition into a 6-figure agency, our programs provide the exact blueprint to win.

University Students & Grads

Break free from stagnant entry-level salaries and lack of opportunities. Learn high-income digital skills that allow you to earn 30,000 to 100,000+ ETB/month while still in school or right after graduation.

Launch Remote Freelancing →

9-to-5 Corporate Escapees

Tired of the rigid corporate grind and limited pay ceilings? Build a high-ticket digital marketing agency on the side and create a predictable transition to financial freedom and remote location flexibility.

High-Ticket Side Income →

Freelancers & Creators

Stop trading hours for cheap one-off $50 gigs. Master client acquisition, high-ticket packaging, and close recurring $1,000+ monthly retainers with international and local businesses.

Convert Gigs to Retainers →

Aspiring Agency Founders

Master the complete agency operating system: cold outreach engines, high-converting discovery calls, legal client contracts, and contractor delegation for rapid, stress-free scaling.

Scale to 5+ Retainers →

Course Course Bundles

Accelerate your career with bundled course packages. Each bundle features 1 Main Course plus bonus courses with full Telegram links delivered for all courses!

SPECIAL PACKAGE BUNDLE 18,000 ETB

Ultimate Agency & Content Creation Package

Combine SMMA Growth Accelerator, Video Editing Course, and Short-Form Viral Blueprint into one high-impact learning path.

Core Main Course
Video Editing & Post-Production Course
Included Bonus Courses (3):
  • Video Editing & Post-Production Course
  • Graphic Design & Brand Identity Mastery
  • AI Automation & Agency Bot Systems
3 Courses Included Valued at 25,000 ETB
OUR INSTRUCTORS & CLIENT WORK FEATURED WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS

Our Instructors Are Trusted By Industry Leaders

Learn directly from proven 7-figure agency operators, commercial directors, and top freelance strategists who have delivered campaigns for Safaricom, Canal+, DStv, and global brands.

What You Get Inside Founders Academy

Everything you need to go from zero experience to closing high-paying client retainers, organized into one powerful step-by-step system.

INSTANT ACCESS

100% Automated Telegram Delivery

Our smart bot @founders_academybot instantly issues your 1-time private channel & group access links right after enrollment.

  • 1-Time unique invite links
  • Mobile & desktop accessible
  • No passwords to remember
LIFETIME UPDATES

Step-by-Step HD Video Modules

Practical over-the-shoulder video lessons showing exact screens, tools, ad setups, and editing workflows with zero fluff.

  • 40+ HD training modules
  • Downloadable lesson notes
  • Lifetime access & updates
WEEKLY LIVE Q&A

Direct Mentorship & VIP Community

Join our private student group for weekly live coaching calls with Yonas Mohammed, pitch audits, and peer networking.

  • Weekly live Q&A with Yonas
  • 5,000+ active student peers
  • Deal & proposal reviews
$1,500 VALUE

Resource Vaults & Copy-Paste Assets

Plug-and-play cold outreach email scripts, Upwork proposal templates, client contracts, invoice sheets, and LUT preset packs.

  • Legal agency contract templates
  • 50GB+ SFX & video motion presets
  • Cold email & DM pitch scripts
PROGRESS ENGINE

Interactive In-Bot Quizzes & Projects

Reinforce your mastery with interactive module quizzes directly inside Telegram, progress tracking, and practical portfolio reviews.

  • Telegram bot quiz tests
  • Real client scenario grading
  • Portfolio project review
CREDENTIAL

Official Verified Certificate

Earn an official verified digital diploma issued directly inside Telegram upon completing your curriculum and final project.

  • Verifiable unique certificate ID
  • Shareable on LinkedIn & portfolio
  • Recognized by hiring brands

Experience the Telegram Learning Engine

Test our interactive bot demo below to see how effortless course verification, quiz taking, and certificate issuance are.

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100% Practical Skills

Action-oriented blueprints built for real market clients.

Direct Mentorship

Weekly live coaching calls and ongoing portfolio feedback.

Resource Vaults

Templates, contracts, email scripts, and motion presets.

Verified Certificate

Official diploma recognized by employers and clients.

Verified Student Testimonials & Real Results

Real student reviews, client retainers, and financial transformations from Founders Academy graduates.

Abebe Kassaye

Abebe Kassaye

SMMA Agency Founder
$3,400 USD / Month

"From Unemployed Graduate to 3 International Retainers in 60 Days"

"After university, I struggled to find decent jobs in Addis. I enrolled in Founders Academy's SMMA course and used their exact cold email scripts. Within 2 months, I signed 3 remote clients from the US & Dubai!"

Track: SMMA Accelerator Result: 3 Foreign Retainers Closed Location: Addis Ababa (Working Remotely)
Tigist Haile

Tigist Haile

Freelance Video Editor
120,000 ETB / Month

"Editing for 4 Top YouTube Creators with Zero Prior Experience"

"I didn't even know how to cut a clip in Premiere. The module pacing and motion graphics presets gave me everything. After building my portfolio in week 4, I closed my first international creator retainer."

Track: Video Editing & Post-Production Result: 4 Monthly Retainer Clients Location: Hawassa / Remote
Dawit Worku

Dawit Worku

Brand Identity Designer
85,000 ETB / Month

"Stopped Doing $20 Logos on Telegram; Now Packaging $1,000+ Brand Kits"

"Founders Academy taught me how to stop competing as a cheap graphic designer and start presenting myself as a brand identity partner. The proposal templates alone changed my entire pricing strategy."

Track: Graphic Design & Brand Identity Result: Scaled Rates 5x on Upwork Location: Addis Ababa, Bole
Henok Tadesse

Henok Tadesse

Commercial Video Producer
150,000 ETB Single Deal

"Landed First 150K ETB Corporate Commercial Ad Production"

"Using the commercial pitch deck and lighting frameworks from the cinematography course, I pitched a major fintech brand in Addis Ababa and won the 150,000 ETB production contract against traditional agencies."

Track: Commercial Cinematography Result: Corporate Brand Commercial Deal Location: Addis Ababa

18,500,000+ ETB Total Student Earnings Generated

Our 5,000+ graduates are actively signing local and international client retainers every week.

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Select your career track below. Every course includes lifetime access in private Telegram channels, bot quizzes, mentorship group, and a verified certificate.

What Our Students Say on Video & Real Results

Watch verified student video testimonials, monthly retainer earnings, and career transformations from Founders Academy alumni.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about enrollment, payments, Telegram bot access, and lifetime mentorship.

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