Profit-making idea: Protection against the devaluation of African currencies Published by Nelly Murungi on 12 August 2019 ‘I have always thought that there should be an app that allows its users to easily exchange funds into a reserve currency such as gold.’
The journey so far: Michail Myburgh, co-founder, Cash Flow Capital Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 August 2019 ‘No amount of experience as an employee will prepare you to be able to lead and build a company. The only way is to do it.’
The journey so far: Debbie Merdjan, CEO, Camelot Group Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 August 2019 ‘I have now learned to do a thorough due diligence prior to jumping into the deep end.’
Profit-making idea: Human capital development. That’s the big one. Published by Nelly Murungi on 30 July 2019 ‘If we can localise training and knowledge, learn to share it within the walls of Africa, we can have a breakthrough.’
The journey so far: Samuel Amanor, CEO, BlueSPACE Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 July 2019 ‘If you don’t disconnect, business can consume everything, even your friends and family.’
Profit-making idea: Leverage AI to build Africa’s economies Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 July 2019 ‘Economic development depends on increasing worker productivity,’ says entrepreneur Adebola Williams.
The journey so far: Adebola Williams, CEO, RED Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 July 2019 ‘Those who will be truly successful in business must be able to take more informed decisions than risks.’
The journey so far: Ashraf Sabry, CEO, Fawry Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 July 2019 ‘The one factor in overcoming all challenges is, never give up and be persistent.’
The journey so far: Edmund Olotu, CEO, TechAdvance Published by Nelly Murungi on 27 June 2019 ‘Now, when I look back, I wish I didn’t sacrifice so much living to be here.’
The journey so far: Gregory Chama, founder, City Drive Rent a Car Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 June 2019 ‘You need to get used to putting out fires all the time. It’s a prerequisite entrepreneurial skill.’
The journey so far: Fred Swaniker, founder, African Leadership Group Published by Nelly Murungi on 13 June 2019 ‘Execution beats ideas any day.’
The journey so far: John Armah, CEO, Orios Group Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 June 2019 ‘Not all passions become business opportunities.’
The journey so far: Margaret Hirsch, co-founder, Hirsch’s Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 June 2019 ‘My advice to entrepreneurs is to never borrow a cent. Sell your skills, in the beginning, to get yourself money.’
The journey so far: Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, founder, APO Group Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 May 2019 ‘Cemeteries are full of talented entrepreneurs who didn’t meet the right people, who faced bad timing, or who just didn’t have the right kind of support.’
