Meet the Boss: Bolaji Akinboro, CEO, Cellulant Nigeria Limited Published by Justin Probyn on 29 May 2018 ‘I listen to people. I am a strong believer that everyone has something to contribute.’
Startup snapshot: Want to profit from owning livestock in Somalia? Now anyone can Published by Justin Probyn on 22 May 2018 ‘Imagine someone in South Korea who owns a camel in Somalia,’ says founder who quit his UN job to launch an online livestock trading business.
The journey so far: Jean-Philippe Kayobotsi, CEO, Brioche Café Bistro Published by Justin Probyn on 17 May 2018 ‘A good idea is not a guarantee of funding. It is important to know that in advance, not to be discouraged, but to be prepared.’
Profit-making idea: Financing the ‘missing middle’ Published by Justin Probyn on 16 May 2018 More room is needed to provide creative finance models for entrepreneurs in the ‘missing middle’.
The journey so far: Bruce Dube, MD, Nine80 Digital Published by Justin Probyn on 10 May 2018 ‘A lot of strategies or approaches in business should always speak directly to one’s reality.’
Profit-making idea: Old clothes – restyle, reinvigorate, burn Published by Justin Probyn on 9 May 2018 Deepa Dosaja believes there is opportunity in breathing new life into old garments or burning them for energy.
Startup snapshot: ‘You win some and you learn some,’ says financial services entrepreneur Published by Justin Probyn on 4 May 2018 Nigeria-based StartCredits is a financial services startup that allows users to compare loans from a variety of financial institutions.
Startup snapshot: Angolan payments company getting in early ahead of the big banks Published by Justin Probyn on 26 April 2018 UseKamba is a mobile wallet app for Angola.
The journey so far: Eunice Thirikwa Wafula, CEO, Talinda East Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 26 April 2018 ‘Everything is doable and achievable as long as you’re ready to learn and trust the process.’
Startup snapshot: Somaliland delivery business on what it would do with a $1m investment Published by Justin Probyn on 18 April 2018 Gulivery provides third-party delivery services for restaurants, grocers, shops and e-commerce companies.
The journey so far: Trevor Gosling, CEO, Lulalend Published by Justin Probyn on 12 April 2018 ‘Don’t be afraid to eat dirt and get uncomfortable for a couple years because the pain will all be worth it.’
Startup snapshot: Edtech company helping Africa turn the page Published by Justin Probyn on 6 April 2018 ‘It’s important to be market-led and to adapt to its shifting needs on a regular basis,’ says Snapplify CEO.
The journey so far: Deepa Dosaja, CEO, Deepa Dosaja Published by Justin Probyn on 5 April 2018 ‘The conventional business idea that one must hire people with numerous degrees and higher-level education is one that I feel is outdated.’
The journey so far: Gustaf Agartson, CEO, BIMA Published by Justin Probyn on 22 March 2018 ‘Identifying and accepting your strengths and weaknesses is just as important as building the right team around you.’