Reimagining Business Education
for the Modern Economy

We're building the business school we wish existed—one that serves entrepreneurs, professionals and career-builders alike

Businesses we've worked with

Our Founding Story

Pranary began with a problem.

After completing an MBA at a top business school, our founder Sandras Phiri still didn't know how to apply this knowledge in practical settings—whether launching a startup or navigating corporate innovation. The gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application was vast and frustrating.

This realization sparked a journey of discovery. Sandras interviewed over 120 founders, executives and industry leaders across multiple continents. Their message was consistent: success in today's business landscape requires practical skills, not just theoretical knowledge. The abilities that drive career advancement, innovation and business success couldn't be learned from textbooks alone.

What both entrepreneurs and professionals needed was a fundamentally different approach to business education—one built around real-world implementation, future-ready skills and personalized guidance at an accessible price point.

In 2020, Pranary was born to bridge this gap—creating a new model of business education that prioritizes practical skills, career-relevant outcomes and future-proof learning for everyone from aspiring entrepreneurs to corporate professionals and recent graduates.

Today, with a community spanning 60+ countries and thousands of members, Pranary is transforming how business skills are taught, learned and implemented across the entire business ecosystem.

Our Mission & Vision

Mission

To catalyze a million entrepreneurs and professionals by 2035 through AI-enhanced education, personalized guidance and valuable connections that drive both business creation and career advancement.

Vision

To become the premier practical business school for the modern economy, fostering innovation, creating future-ready professionals, enabling career advancement and accelerating sustainable economic growth.

Our Values

Practical Excellence

We prioritize hands-on, applicable knowledge over theory. Every concept taught must be immediately implementable in real business contexts and career settings.

Technological Leadership

We leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance learning and career growth, staying ahead of technological trends to prepare our community for the future economy.

Global Connections

We link our community to opportunities across borders, connecting members to international markets, employers, investors and expertise.

Inclusive Empowerment

We ensure accessibility and opportunity for all, regardless of background, creating pathways for diverse individuals to succeed globally.

Collaborative Growth

We foster a supportive ecosystem of entrepreneurs, professionals, mentors and partners, believing that success comes through cooperation, not isolation.

Innovation-First

We embrace cutting-edge methodologies and approaches to business and career building, constantly evolving our own practices while teaching innovation.

The Pranary Methodâ„¢

The Pranary Method™ represents a fundamental reimagining of business education—a modern alternative to traditional business schools that is practical, affordable and hyper-relevant for today's economy. Whether you're launching a venture, advancing your career or future-proofing your professional skills, our approach provides immediate value.

The 7 Core Innovations in Business Education adopted in the Pranary Method

Innovation 1: Practical, Real-World Learning

Pranary is built for doers, not just thinkers. Our approach is centered on learning by doing, ensuring students gain hands-on experience with real business challenges:

  • Live Implementation: Apply concepts immediately in your business or career

  • Results-First Approach: Focus on generating tangible outcomes during education

  • Execution-Based Curriculum: Develop marketable skills, solve actual business problems and demonstrate value as part of your coursework

Innovation 2: AI-Powered Adaptive Learning

We replace outdated lectures and standardized tests with AI-driven, personalized learning paths:

  • Adaptive Learning Paths: AI customizes content based on your goals, strengths and career or business needs

  • Real-Time Feedback: Immediate, data-driven feedback helps refine strategies and skills

  • Intelligent Career & Business Coaching: AI-powered mentors guide decision-making using real-world data

Innovation 3: Modular, Just-In-Time Education

Pranary replaces fixed semesters with flexible, modular learning:

  • Skills Marketplace: Access specific modules exactly when needed for your career or business stage

  • Micro-Credentials: Earn stackable credentials for specific competencies that employers value

  • Continuous Updates: Content refreshed quarterly based on market trends and industry demands

Innovation 4: Professional Ecosystem Integration

Pranary is not just a school; it's a career accelerator and business launchpad directly connected with industry leaders, employers and global markets:

  • Employer & Investor Network: Direct access to career and funding opportunities

  • Industry Projects: Work on real challenges from leading companies

  • Corporate Integration: Apply innovations within established organizations

Innovation 5: Multi-Format Delivery

Pranary meets you where you are with multiple content formats:

  • Mobile-First Design: All content optimized for learning in short, actionable segments

  • Blended Learning Approach: Combining the best of online and in-person instruction

  • Global Immersion Experiences: Structured learning in international innovation hubs

Innovation 6: Affordable, Accessible Pricing

Unlike traditional business schools, Pranary is designed for maximum accessibility:

  • Tiered Access Model: From free basic education to premium programs

  • Income Share Agreements (ISAs): Pay a percentage of future income instead of upfront fees

  • Pay-As-You-Grow: Purchase only the modules you need

  • Employer Sponsorship Options: Programs designed for corporate talent development

Innovation 7: Focus on Future-Proof Skills

Pranary prepares you for the future economy, not just today's landscape:

  • AI and Automation in Business

  • Digital Marketing & Growth Strategies

  • Blockchain and Web3 Applications

  • Data-Driven Decision Making

  • Innovation Implementation

  • Digital Transformation Skills

Businesses we've worked with

Compare our method to traditional education

Factor

Traditional Business School

Pranary Business School

Primary
Focus

  • Academic theory with some practical application

  • Real-world application with supporting theory

Learning
Style

  • Theory-heavy, lecture-driven

  • Hands-on, AI-driven, execution-based

Technology Integration

  • Limited, primarily as subject of study

  • Deep AI integration throughout learning

Curriculum Updates

  • Every 3-5 years

  • Quarterly (AI-driven)

Success
Metric

  • Grades and degree completion

  • Real-world outcomes (career advancement, business growth, skills application)

Time Commitment

  • 1-2 years full-time

  • Flexible modules; career or business timeline-driven

Cost

  • $50,000-$150,000+

  • Tiered, starting free with premium options

Job Market Alignment

  • 45% skills match

  • 90% skills match to current market needs

Compare our method to traditional education

Factor

Traditional Business School

Pranary Business School

Primary Focus

TRADITIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • Academic theory with some practical application

PRANARY BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • Real-world application with supporting theory

Learning Style

TRADITIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • Theory-heavy, lecture-driven

PRANARY BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • Hands-on, AI-driven, execution-based

Technology Integration

TRADITIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • Limited, primarily as subject of study

PRANARY BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • Deep AI integration throughout learning

Curriculum Updates

TRADITIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • Every 3-5 years

PRANARY BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • Quarterly (AI-driven)

Success Metric

TRADITIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • Grades and degree completion

PRANARY BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • Real-world outcomes (career advancement, business growth, skills application)

Time Commitment

TRADITIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • 1-2 years full-time

PRANARY BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • Flexible modules; career or business timeline-driven

Cost

TRADITIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • $50,000-$150,000+

PRANARY BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • Tiered, starting free with premium options

Job Market Alignment

TRADITIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • 45% skills match

PRANARY BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • 90% skills match to current market needs

Who We Serve

Entrepreneurs & Business Owners

Whether you're launching a startup or growing an existing business, our programs provide the practical skills, connections and strategies needed to achieve sustainable success.

Working Professionals

Advance your career with cutting-edge skills that employers value. Our programs help you stay ahead of industry trends, master emerging technologies and become an indispensable innovation leader within your organization.

Recent Graduates

Bridge the gap between academic learning and workplace success. Develop the practical, future-proof skills employers are looking for and build a career advantage from day one.

Corporate Innovators

Learn to drive meaningful innovation within established organizations. Our corporate programs equip teams with the methodologies and tools needed to implement transformative initiatives.

Career Transitioners

Successfully pivot to high-growth industries and roles. Our focused programs build marketable skills quickly, helping you make smooth transitions into new career opportunities.

Leadership Team

Sandras Phiri - CEO

BSc Computer Science, MBA (UCT), ex-Startup Grind, global speaker

Sandras is a serial entrepreneur and business educator with a passion for practical learning. After experiencing the limitations of traditional business education firsthand, he dedicated himself to transforming how business skills are taught and applied. He has spoken at over 100 events across 20+ countries and mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs and professionals worldwide.

Andrew Whiley - CFO

Chartered Accountant (South Africa), 15+ years financial leadership experience

Andrew is an accomplished financial executive whose expertise spans financial reporting, strategic planning and growth advisory across multiple sectors including education and investment management. With international experience in both South Africa and the United Kingdom, he focuses on helping growth-oriented businesses reach their potential through sound financial strategy.

Jacob Dusek - Board Member

Co-founder of UnderCanvas (exited), Investor at Enygma Ventures

Jacob brings valuable perspective as a successful entrepreneur who built and successfully exited UnderCanvas. His expertise in scaling businesses, corporate partnerships and investor relations provides strategic guidance to Pranary's growth.

Learn from Global Business Leaders

Our programs feature guidance from some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs, executives and innovators. These industry leaders share practical insights and strategies directly applicable to today's business and career challenges.

Steve Blank

Entrepreneur, Author, Stanford Adjunct Professor

Pioneer of the Lean Startup movement and creator of the Customer Development methodology.

David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH)

Creator of Ruby on Rails, Founder of Basecamp & HEY

Known for revolutionizing web development and advocating for sustainable business growth.

Uri Levine

Co-founder of Waze and Moovit

Serial entrepreneur with expertise in building and scaling disruptive technologies.

Nir Eyal

Bestselling Author, Behavioral Design Expert

Specialist in building habit-forming products and understanding customer psychology.

Plus dozens more industry experts who regularly contribute to our programs and events.

Real-World Outcomes That Matter

10,000+ community members across 60+ countries

92% of employers rate Pranary graduates as "highly prepared" for workplace challenges

$3M+ raised by Pranary entrepreneurs

90% skills match to current market needs (vs. 45% at traditional business schools)

87% of professionals report career advancement within 6 months

94% of recent graduates secure relevant employment within 3 months

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SDG Alignment

Our work directly contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Quality Education (SDG 4), Gender Equality (SDG 5), Decent Work & Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure (SDG 9).

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