‘A Global Community of Builders’: How Stanford Seed’s Transformation Network is Powering SME Growth in South Asia

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The Stanford Seed Transformation Network (STN) has emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic communities for small and medium enterprise (SME) leaders, fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and cross-border partnerships. In an interview with The Daily Guardian, Davis Albohm, Director of Global Partnerships at Stanford Seed, explains how the network—born from a vision to extend support beyond Stanford's accelerator program—has grown into a powerful force driving economic impact across Africa and South Asia. From hosting major conferences to enabling global business linkages, STN is reshaping entrepreneurial ecosystems and accelerating inclusive growth.

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