Profit-making idea: Technology could transform education sector Published by Justin Probyn on 19 March 2018 In many African countries, the education system is noticeably not as good as it could be.
The journey so far: Nadayar Enegesi, co-founder, Andela Published by Justin Probyn on 15 March 2018 ‘The diversity of input into a decision materially increases the quality of the decision.’
The journey so far: Erwin Spolders, CEO, REDAVIA Published by Justin Probyn on 8 March 2018 ‘Every good business starts with a “bad” idea; no business starts with a fully-baked, perfect product-market-fitted proposition.’
The journey so far: Thomas Gottschalk, CEO, Mobisol Published by Justin Probyn on 1 March 2018 ‘A good CEO should have a genuine interest in the business in its entirety.’
The journey so far: Kenfield Griffith, CEO, mSurvey Published by Justin Probyn on 22 February 2018 ‘We believe customer loyalty is critical to the success of any business; and that can only be achieved by obtaining feedback.’
The journey so far: Ron Bills, CEO, Envirofit Published by Justin Probyn on 15 February 2018 ‘Never get so locked into your idea that you are not looking at the indicators around you – change direction and change fast when you need to.’
The journey so far: Wesley Lynch, CEO, Snapplify Published by Justin Probyn on 13 February 2018 ‘Some businesses are the wrong businesses to be in or based on the wrong ideas, and I think it’s important to know when to move on.’
Startup snapshot: Making it easy for tourists to discover South Africa’s townships Published by Justin Probyn on 8 February 2018 The platform lists all types of township business, from restaurants to museums.
The journey so far: Zainab Ashadu, creative director, Zashadu Published by Justin Probyn on 6 February 2018 ‘I never had any interest in going to business school, nor do I automatically pay business school graduates reverence.’
The journey so far: Bessie Duke-Odu, owner, Flair Hair Academy Published by Justin Probyn on 29 January 2018 ‘Like an airplane first gathers its momentum before takeoff, starting a business should be likewise.’
Profit-making idea: Capitalise on Africa’s consumer internet potential Published by Justin Probyn on 23 January 2018 Issues around scaling a product or platform across the continent remain.
The journey so far: Jason Njoku, CEO, iROKO Published by Justin Probyn on 22 January 2018 ‘I’ve had to learn to step away from certain areas of the business, knowing that I can’t do everything.’
The journey so far: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, founder, soleRebels Published by Justin Probyn on 15 January 2018 ‘I think conventional wisdom is, by definition, the antithesis of entrepreneurialism.’
The journey so far: Fahad Awadh, co-founder, YYTZ Agro-Processing Published by Justin Probyn on 5 January 2018 ‘Throughout history, great individuals are those able to transform weakness and setbacks into strength.’