Unwindfest brings its Founders Rant experience to Kigali, Rwanda, this November 20th, 2026, creating a space for founders, entrepreneurs, startup operators, executives, and professionals to connect, exchange experiences, and engage in honest conversations about the realities of building businesses.
Curated by YellowLyfe, Founders Rant Kigali, will bring together individuals, founders and builders, navigating different stages of entrepreneurship and professional growth for conversations that go beyond conventional business success stories. The event is built around a simple but important idea, that behind every business are people making difficult decisions, navigating uncertainty, learning from setbacks, and figuring out what it takes to keep building.
While conversations around entrepreneurship often celebrate growth, funding, and success, Founders Rant seeks to create room for the less-discussed realities of the journey. From starting and sustaining a business to leading teams, navigating challenges, and making difficult decisions, the platform encourages participants to share experiences, learn from one another, and build relationships grounded in shared understanding.
Powered by Slice Finance Africa, the Kigali edition will also provide opportunities for meaningful networking, bringing together individuals with different experiences, perspectives, and ambitions within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and will house an incredible line up of speakers doing great work in Africa and beyond.
Speaking about the vision behind the gathering, Seyi Olaniyan, Creative Director YellowLyfe, Convener of Founders Rant, notes that “creating spaces for honest conversations and genuine connections is increasingly important for people navigating the demands of entrepreneurship.” Adding that, “Founders Rant is designed to be more than another business event. It is an opportunity for people building businesses and careers, finding community, to exchange practical insights, ask questions, and connect with others who understand the realities of the journey”.
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A defining feature of the experience is its signature Rant Session, an open platform that encourages participants to speak candidly about the challenges, frustrations, fears, and lessons that come with building. Rather than positioning attendees as passive listeners, Founders Rant makes the audience an active part of the conversation.
As Founders Rant makes its way to Kigali, the invitation is simple: come ready to share, listen, learn, and connect. Because building something meaningful is important. Finding your people along the way matters just as much. Interested participants can register through the official UnwindFest website unwindfest.com or via this registration link https://luma.com/qyom7m4t to be part of the conversation.
Founders Rant – Built for founders. Designed for Growth.
For Media Enquiries:
Seyi Olaniyan
Email: theunwindfest@gmail.com
Last updated: November 6, 2026
