What Future Leaders Global does

Future Leaders Global is a Norway-based leadership development organization, headquartered in Oslo, that delivers experiential programs to working professionals, organizations, and young people across Europe and Africa. The organization operates a dual legal structure: Future Leaders Global (Org. 918 932 518) for community/non-profit programs and Future Leaders AS (Org. 918 028 706) for commercial programs. Its core methodology is a three-module framework covering Self, Relations, and Systems, converted into highly participatory learning experiences that combine cognitive reflection with physical practices including breathwork, movement, music, and art.

The product portfolio includes the Ignite Program (a 12-week virtual leadership journey priced NOK 17,950-26,950 per participant), the Playground (two-day themed workshops at NOK 4,950-6,187), Company Programs for organizational leadership development, three-hour team Workshops across six themes, and City Programs running in 10+ cities (Oslo, Bergen, Copenhagen, Sigulda, Paris, Germany, Harare, Masvingo). Delivery is primarily in-person with virtual cohorts for Ignite, using NovoEd as the learning platform and Homerun.co for city program applications. The facilitator bench and board include senior leadership alumni from Telia, IKEA, Aker BP, DNB, Dale Carnegie Norway, and Xeneta.

The business model combines participant fees for premium programs with company-sponsored enrollment for the Company Program and Workshops. Pricing varies by buyer type (private individual incl. VAT vs. company excl. VAT), with discounts (early bird, "sharing-is-caring," NGO/startup impact tickets) and installment options to broaden access. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on alumni referrals, city chapter networks, and organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Medium). The organization reports 3,000+ alumni and claims Chris Hovde's work has impacted 25,000+ people globally. No external funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

Future Leaders Global

Legal name

Future Leaders Global

Website

https://futureleadersglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Future Leaders Global is an Oslo-based leadership development organization that delivers experiential programs (Ignite, Playground, City Programs, Company Programs, Workshops) built on a Self-Relations-Systems methodology, serving professionals, enterprises, and young people across 10+ cities in Europe and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Leadership Development & Professional Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Leadership Development (BPACANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Leadership & C-Suite Development (EDABAAAA), Organizational Culture & Values-Based Leadership (EDABAAAE)

Keywords

• Leadership development programs
• Experiential leadership training
• Executive coaching services
• Organizational development workshops
• Team building facilitators

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Leadership Program Fees: Revenue generated from participant fees for various programs: City Programs (NOK 2,500-3,500), The Playground workshops (NOK 4,950-6,187), Ignite Program (NOK 17,950-26,950). Both individual and company pricing tiers available. Payment options include Vipps, PayPal, and invoicing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Future Leaders Global designs and delivers experiential leadership development programs built on a three-module methodology (Self, Relations, Systems). Offerings include the 12-week virtual Ignite Program, two-day Playground workshops, volunteer-driven City Programs across 10+ cities, Company Programs for organizations, and shorter team Workshops. Programs serve both individual professionals and corporate clients through direct sales, community referrals, and an alumni network of 3,000+ leaders.

Product overview

Future Leaders Global offers a portfolio of leadership development products centered on its core methodology of Self, Relations, and Systems. The main offerings include: The Ignite Program (a 12-week virtual leadership journey), The Playground (progressive two-day workshops exploring future skills), City Programs (volunteer-driven leadership programs in 10+ cities across 3 continents), Company Programs (organizational development for enterprises), and Workshops (three-hour interactive team sessions). The company also offers an Norwegian-language version of the Ignite Program (Ignite Programmet). All programs share a common experiential learning approach combining self-reflection, playfulness, and experience-based training to develop thriving teams with high trust, empathy, and strong communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Ignite Program: A 12-week virtual leadership journey with Chris Hovde & Friends, focused on leading with clarity, empowering people, and taking action.
• The Playground
• Workshops
• City Programs
• Company Program

Products and services

• The Ignite Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ leaders developed through various programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• StorebrandminorOthersLogo displayed on website indicating past participant or employee program attendee from Storebrand insurance company.
• DNBminorOthersLogo displayed on website. Head of Operations Adam El Deen attended The Playground and Ignite Program.
• Norsk HydrominorOthersLogo displayed on website. Former CFO Pål Kildemo attended The Playground workshops.
• CapgeminiminorOthersLogo displayed on website indicating employee participants from Capgemini consulting firm.
• FoodoraminorOthersLogo displayed on website indicating employee participants from Foodora food delivery company.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dale Carnegie & Associates: Global corporate training franchise focused on leadership, management, and professional development courses sold to enterprises and individuals. Directly comparable to Future Leaders' Corporate & Leadership Development positioning; connection further confirmed by the company's board member serving as CEO of Dale Carnegie Norway.
• FranklinCovey: Global performance and leadership development company offering structured curricula (e.g., 'The 7 Habits') to enterprise clients via workshops and coaching. Comparable product architecture and enterprise sales motion to Future Leaders' experiential and corporate programs.
• The Ken Blanchard Companies: Leadership and management training and consulting firm selling programs like 'Situational Leadership' to organizations. Comparable in offering team-focused, experiential leadership workshops similar to Future Leaders' Workshops and Playground themes.
• DDI (Development Dimensions International): Leadership and talent development provider serving global enterprises with leadership programs, assessment, and coaching. Overlaps with Future Leaders on corporate leadership development offerings and an enterprise sales channel.
• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): Research-driven provider of leadership development programs, workshops, and coaching for senior leaders and high-potentials. Comparable in delivering experiential leadership programs and corporate-tailored offerings similar to Future Leaders' Ignite, Playground, and Company Programs.

Others

• NovoEd: Collaborative learning platform used by Future Leaders' privacy policy to deliver online programming. Functions as an enabling technology peer rather than a direct competitor — interesting for tooling rather than product overlap.

Emerging players

• AIESEC: Global youth leadership network running volunteer-driven city-based programs to develop young leaders — closely paralleling Future Leaders' volunteer City Programs in cities like Oslo, Copenhagen, Sigulda and Harare. One Future Leaders facilitator is also an AIESEC alum.

Broad incumbents

• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm offering leadership development and team effectiveness services to senior executives. Comparable at the senior-leader end of the market overlapping with Future Leaders' Ignite Program.
• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): Global membership community for CEOs offering peer learning, forums, and leadership development. Comparable as a membership/community-led leadership development model overlapping with Future Leaders' city chapter and alumni community approach.
• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm with large leadership and talent development practices alongside executive search and assessment. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving enterprise leadership development needs that overlap with Future Leaders' Company Programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/futureleadersglobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/10353940
• Instagraminstagram.com/futureleadersglobal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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