Brave Redemptive Fellowship

Immerse yourself in a 9-month faith-infused tech experience. Our residential program blends deep technical training in software engineering and product design with an interdisciplinary curriculum, real-world application, and guidance from a global network of redemptive leaders.

Fully Funded | Onsite in Ogbomoso, Oyo, Nigeria | Full-time | Residential

Application closes by July 10th. Fellowship resumes July 24th, 2024

    Are you a Christ-Following software engineer, product designer or innovator?

    We invite you to join us in shaping the future of tech, design, and entrepreneurship with a redemptive lens. You will gain the skills, mindset, and ethos to transform culture, lead innovations, cultivate a thriving community, and embrace curiosity in your pursuit of a redemptive impact on the world.

    PHASE 1 - 6 MONTHS

    Through an intensive 6-month training phase, fellows deepen their expertise in software engineering or product design while grounding themselves in a redemptive theology of work, innovation, business, and leadership. Plus practical work readiness workshops and ongoing mentorship.

    PHASE 2 - 3 MONTHS

    A 3-month venture incubation or high-impact internship completes the journey - equipping fellows as outstanding builders, ready to create sustainable solutions that breathe life into communities.

    Program details

    FormatIn-person (on-campus), Full-time, Fully residential
    LocationOgbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
    Resumption DateJuly 24th, 2024
    Duration9 months
    Learning StructureExperiential from start to finish
    Program Fee$5,000 (100% scholarship applies if admitted)
    Scholarship IncludesHousing, feeding, internet covered - NO stipend
    Cohort24 fellows (engineers, designers, innovators)
    Application Process2 Interviews, then Offer (all within 2 weeks max)

    Curriculum

    Redemptive ExplorationInnovationEntrepreneurshipLeadershipSoftware EngineeringProduct DesignWork Readiness
    Good and Hard QuestsSystems ThinkingBusiness FoundationsPersonal MasteryIntro to ComputingDesign FoundationsWriting & Speaking Well
    Tech & Shaping of CultureSensemaking and the Product FieldIndustry AnalysisVisioneering & PioneeringProgramming FundamentalsTheories, Principles & FrameworksManaging Stakeholders
    Theology of WorkPrinciples of Value CreationLean StartupDecision MakingBackend / Frontend DevelopmentTools & TechniquesSpreadsheet, Email & Work Tools
    The Redemptive FrameResearch MasteryBusiness FinanceBuilding & Working in TeamsCloud TechnologiesUX Deep DiveWorking Remotely
    The Culture MandateAfrica & InnovationStartup EconomicsAuthentic LeadershipPattern LanguageVisual Masterylntercultural Competence
    The Holy Spirit and Witty InventionsCritical Thinking and Creative ThinkingHow to Sell (B2B & B2C)Leadership AgilitySimulations & Client ProjectsProduct ManagementMastering Interviews
    Building Redemptive and Cultural GoodsAI-ing & The World Wide Web3Storytelling & BrandingCompetitiveness & Market LeadershipEngineering Research & Industry ExplorationMotion DesignVisual Communication & Presentation
    Opportunities for Redemptive Imagination (ORIs)ESG 101Corporate GovernanceThought LeadershipAgile Dev & Product ManagementMidjourney Prompt EngineeringAdvanced Workplace Math

    Venture Building

    Fellows on venture-pathway option will be placed into 3-month venture building guided by expert EIRs

    Global Internship

    Fellows on job-pathway option will be placed into 3-month internship roles in companies globally

    9-month 1:1 MENTORSHIP

    Each fellow will be matched with a top redemptive tech/entrepreneurial leader for regular 1:1s

    Snapshot of Brave's extensive global faculty & mentors

    Keri-Leigh Paschal
    Executive Head, Ziwani

    Seun Adepoju
    Managing Partner, CcHub

    Pelumi Igunnubole
    Design System Consultant, Meta

    Rönke von der Heide
    Co-Founder / CEO, DE DRIFFT

    Gideon Egharevba
    PhD Candidate, AI for Power Systems, University of Calgary, Canada

    Arturo Machado
    Research & Development Director, ST Engineering

    Ife Shoola
    Leadership Development Consultant, Quadstreams

    Paul Kim
    Co-Founder, QuietLife Group

    Professor Adedoyin Inaolaji
    University at Buffalo

    Jesudamilare Adesegun-David
    Co-Founder/CEO, Ennovate Lab

    Tim Handorf
    Co-Founder, G2.com

    Dan Owolabi
    CEO, Branches Worldwide

    Michael Schieben
    Co-Author, The Product Field

    Tommy Michael
    Co-Founder, L'Orbe

    Abraham Ogungbile
    Doctoral Student, Volcani Center, Isreal

    Remi Odunsi
    Founder/CEO, Eridan Group

    Olufunke Olumide
    Managing Partner, The Legacy Haus



    The talent we seek

    Driven entrepreneurial software engineer or product designer (exceptions may apply)
    A believer with a purpose-driven approach to life.
    A cerebral thinker with superior cognitive capacities.
    Enjoys multiple hobbies, particularly obscure and unique ones
    Demonstrates agency in various scenarios.
    Strong problem-solving skills.
    Exhibits multiple intelligences according to Howard Gardner's theory.
    Demonstrates the ability to commit to the process.


    A case for a third option, Brave's thesis

    Up till now, there have been two core worldviews for the creation and consumption of tech – exploitative and ethical. Today, we boldly introduce a third. Redemptive.Technology is all around us and all pervading in its influence. The creators of technology have outsized influence on what technology does. To ensure human flourishing, people must engage technology intentionally and thoughtfully, considering its ethical, moral, and spiritual implications.A redemptive framework is therefore crucial for technology's responsible use and impact on culture. Because of this, a new generation of talents must be equipped with the theory and praxis of redemptive tech.Brave is a faith-driven tech talent accelerator raising generational talents in redemptive software engineering, product design and entrepreneurship.

    ©2024 Praxis

    Building the foundational stock for a new kind of tech workforce in Africa

    Besides gaining deeper mastery of technical skills, a Brave talent will be rooted in
    Faith-driven and redemptive framework for technology’s conception, development, and use.
    A coherent philosophy/school of thought that drives the work he/she does and which is compellingly refreshing that others want to learn and apply the same.
    A problem-solving approach that is driven by unusually developed critical and creative thinking skills.
    A consciousness of being a thought leader thus well developed in communication both written and oral
    An awareness of the sanctity of brethren dwelling together in unity. And the recognition of rootedness in place as an anchor for community transformation.
    The typical Brave talent is secure in his identity in Christ, and is assured that they are in the world of tech for such a time as this; they are brave, bold and audacious in the confidence of what God can make out of their lives. They carry on intelligent conversations driven by an intellectual bent to know, a sanctified imagination to dream, and a reverential curiosity to seek out what's hidden from sight.They recognize that technology significantly impacts the quality of life for humanity and are humble to bear the weight of this call to be God's answers in this space. Their minds are liberated from the limitations of locality or dispensation; they are glocal and transgenerational in outlook. Thus, they can draw inspiration from across time and space!

    Got questions?

    Reach out to us at fellowship@braveredemptive.com
    You should get a response within 24 hours.

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