In the rapidly evolving African startup landscape, the shimmer of success and funding milestones often masks a deeper, more personal battle. The year 2023 proved particularly challenging for many African founders globally, marking a period of intense strain that has continued into the current year. From Lagos to Nairobi, the stress of navigating a complex […]
Reflecting on 2023: A Year of Challenge and Change In 2023, startups across the globe, particularly in Africa, faced a tumultuous environment. The year marked a significant downturn in the lifecycle of many innovative ventures, largely due to a critical lack of funding. This issue was more pronounced in Africa, a continent that receives only
Getting Ready to Bat: Resetting the Court Read More »
2023 was a year of diverse experiences and lessons for many. For me, it was a period of profound learning. Entering 2024, the key takeaway from last year is the significance of beginning with the question “WHY?” In late 2023, a friend presented me with Simon Sinek’s book “START WITH WHY,” which included a remarkable
In the ever-evolving realm of business, the word “collaboration” is often tossed around casually, discussed in conferences and meetings, and given mere lip service. However, amidst the rhetoric, the true essence of collaboration is frequently lost. In our recent podcast, the engaging and insightful Uwem Uwemakpan, a renowned investor, former head of investment and operations
In the rapidly evolving global landscape, Africa’s creative industry stands as a beacon of immense potential and resilience. The burgeoning talent in fields such as film, music, the arts, and design represents a limitless horizon of opportunities for African creatives1. Audu Maikori, the founder of Chocolate City Group and Pixel Ray Studios, emphasized in a
Harnessing the Boom: The Rise and Challenges of the African Creative Industry Read More »
The African continent has always been a cradle of untapped potential and undiscovered opportunities. While the world has often focused on its challenges, there is an unfolding narrative of African innovation, resilience, and entrepreneurship that is inspiring a paradigm shift. The southern African nation of Botswana provides an intriguing case study. Despite impressive strides in
Unlocking Potential: A Look at the Entrepreneurship Landscape in Botswana Read More »
Sierra Leone’s next general elections are drawing near—less than 60 days away. A question lingers in my mind: can citizens rise above partisanship and vote for national progress? Over the past five years, we have been engaged in a tug-of-war between two titanic political factions: the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the All People’s
Tesh Mbaabu is a visionary who saw opportunities in everyday challenges and used technology to bring about significant change. His journey began as a teenager, fascinated by technology’s potential. Inspired by “The Secret,” he created a vision board featuring his aspirations, such as owning his dream car, and home, and being recognized by Forbes 30
Tesh Mbaabu- The Entreprenuer building the future of retail distribution In Africa Read More »
The African continent is witnessing a shift in the investment landscape, thanks to the vision and dedication of amazing people like Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, the Founder and CEO of Aruwa Capital Management. In our recent discussion with Adesuwa, she highlighted the significance of empowering female entrepreneurs and investors through gender lens investing, an approach that
Here are two words that I came to learn deeply about recently, first word is the word Fargin, which I first came across about a year ago while listening to an episode of The VT podcast-Ideas That Matters. The word itself originates from the Yiddish language (Yiddish is a West Germanic language historically spoken by Ashkenazi
Fargin: Joy in others’ success without envy Read More »
