Do you provide remote consulting worldwide?

Yes—all advisory services are available virtually via Zoom or Teams for clients worldwide.

Can you deliver onsite sessions or masterclasses?

Yes—onsite engagements are available across Africa and globally, subject to schedule.

What industries do you serve?

Retail, real estate, FMCG, fintech, manufacturing, and government/DFI ecosystem partners.

What is the MVR Framework?

MVR (Minimum Viable Relationships) measures trust and embeddedness required before MVP in high-context markets.

Speaking & Executive Masterclasses

Farouk Mark Mukiibi delivers executive sessions and keynote presentations that decode how African markets truly work — blending strategic clarity with cultural nuance. As the originator of the Minimum Viable Relationships (MVR) framework and author of The African Startups Playbook, his talks bridge the gap between theory, lived experience, and market evidence.

Signature Keynotes & Themes

The Minimum Viable Relationships (MVR) Framework: Why relational viability must precede product viability in high-context markets.
Why Global Brands Struggle in Africa: Lessons in belonging, rhythm, and consumer psychology.
The Future of African Retail: From footfall to flow — designing spaces and experiences that build inevitability.
Trust as Infrastructure: How founders and investors can de-risk scale through embeddedness.
Building Continuity in Volatile Markets: Turning cultural familiarity into long-term strategy.
AI, Culture, and the African Economy: Interpreting the Fourth Industrial Revolution through relational ethics.
Investor & Accelerator Playbooks: Applying MVR diagnostics to evaluate readiness, cohesion, and permission to operate.

Who Engages Farouk

• Corporate boards and executive teams seeking cultural intelligence for African expansion.
• Development institutions and policy bodies designing programs for inclusive growth.
• Accelerators and venture studios embedding trust metrics into founder training.
• Universities and think tanks exploring African market systems and behavioral economics.
• Conferences, expos, and leadership retreats across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

Format Options

Keynote Presentations (20–60 minutes)
Executive Workshops (Half-Day / Full-Day)
Founder & Accelerator Intensives (2–5 Days)
Virtual Fireside Dialogues & Panel Moderations

Booking & Availability

To book Farouk for an upcoming conference, accelerator session, or private executive engagement, email info@africanmarketos.com or message on WhatsApp +256 705 025 617. Include event type, dates, and target audience for a tailored response.

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