Been There.
Done That.
Now building what's next.
For over a decade, BTDT has helped thousands of Africans build careers, access global opportunities, strengthen organisations and grow businesses. Today we are evolving into Africa's venture development ecosystem: building people, ventures and institutions that shape the continent's future.
Helping professionals become globally competitive.
Connecting African talent with world-class education and mobility.
Building stronger teams and future-ready workforces.
Backing founders and SMEs with strategy, capability and growth.
Over the last decade we have worked alongside students pursuing scholarships, professionals building meaningful careers, entrepreneurs growing businesses and organisations developing stronger teams. We have experienced the challenges, learnt the lessons and developed practical solutions that work.
That is why we don't simply offer advice. We provide proven pathways built from real-world experience.
A decade of experience, invested in the next one
From classrooms and CVs to boardrooms and businesses, we have walked the journey alongside thousands of ambitious Africans.
From helping people succeed to helping people build
We are evolving from a human capital company into a venture development ecosystem that invests knowledge, capability, networks and strategic support into ambitious people and organisations.
The first decade
- Building careers
- Building employability
- Building organisations
The second decade
- Building ventures
- Building founders
- Building ecosystems
- Building Africa
How we invest in African growth
Every solution is part of one thesis: increase the value of people, organisations and ventures across the continent.
For students, graduates, job seekers and professionals.
Helping professionals become globally competitive: from CV, cover letter and LinkedIn optimisation to graduate development and career-readiness.
- CV, cover letter & LinkedIn optimisation
- Graduate development & career academies
- Personal branding & the BTDT Navigator
For students and professionals going global.
Connecting African talent with world-class education and international mobility: the right universities, scholarships and pathways, with support that converts ambition into admission.
- University & programme selection
- Scholarship & funding guidance
- Applications, SOPs & visa readiness
For employers, public and private organisations.
Helping employers build stronger teams and future-ready workforces: specialist recruitment plus the training and communications that lift team capability.
- Talent acquisition & recruitment
- Team training & digital communications
- Youth empowerment & talent pipelines
For MSMEs, founders and growing organisations.
Backing founders and SMEs with strategy, capability and growth: practical training and advisory to scale sustainably across African markets.
- MSME training & capability programmes
- Growth strategy & advisory
- Systems, governance & scaling support
The best investment is an informed next stepMeet BTDT Navigator Free
The free platform helping ambitious Africans make better career, education and business decisions. Navigator is the gateway into the BTDT ecosystem.
- Download practical guides & templates
- Discover opportunities
- Learn from experts
- Completely free to start
Every service is an investment
Our services are the core of the ecosystem: practical, proven and ready today. Each one is also designed to compound, increasing the long-term value of the people, organisations and ventures we work with.
Real results from real people
Professionals, graduates and entrepreneurs who trusted BTDT to build what's next.
"Got my CV reviewed by BTDT and I love it. I am sure my next employer will too: a very detailed and professional service."
"I just got my CV reworked and a professional cover letter. Thorough job with exquisite workmanship: I am super impressed."
"My CV, cover letter and LinkedIn profile have been polished to shine. Invest in yourself: the best advice I can give."
We've Been There. We've Done That.
Now let's build what's next.
Whether you're building your career, your organisation or your business, BTDT exists to invest in your growth.