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
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.
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
We prioritize hands-on, applicable knowledge over theory. Every concept taught must be immediately implementable in real business contexts and career settings.
We leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance learning and career growth, staying ahead of technological trends to prepare our community for the future economy.
We link our community to opportunities across borders, connecting members to international markets, employers, investors and expertise.
We ensure accessibility and opportunity for all, regardless of background, creating pathways for diverse individuals to succeed globally.
We foster a supportive ecosystem of entrepreneurs, professionals, mentors and partners, believing that success comes through cooperation, not isolation.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Learn to drive meaningful innovation within established organizations. Our corporate programs equip teams with the methodologies and tools needed to implement transformative initiatives.
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.
Pioneer of the Lean Startup movement and creator of the Customer Development methodology.
Known for revolutionizing web development and advocating for sustainable business growth.
Serial entrepreneur with expertise in building and scaling disruptive technologies.
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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