The journey so far: Viola Llewellyn, president, Ovamba Solutions Published by Justin Probyn on 17 January 2019 ‘I totally disagree with the idea of multitasking. As a leader, I have to delegate and I have to prioritise.’
Startup snapshot: Using Airbnb bookings as collateral for loans Published by Justin Probyn on 16 January 2019 AirAdvance provides cash advances for Airbnb hosts based on their confirmed future bookings.
The journey so far: Carolyn Campbell, partner, Emerging Capital Partners Published by Justin Probyn on 20 December 2018 ‘Life as an entrepreneur in the African space is full of ‘if only I had known this!”
Crowdfunding app taps into African generosity Published by Vince Matinde on 18 December 2018 Dave Mark shares lessons learnt from running a business in Kenya.
Startup snapshot: Two Kenyans making e-commerce ‘social’ Published by Justin Probyn on 30 November 2018 Kenya-based Mookh Africa makes it easy for people to buy and sell online.
Profit-making idea: Using tech to improve access to healthcare and finance in low-income markets Published by Justin Probyn on 28 November 2018 Tech can be the key to solving lower-income market challenges.
The journey so far: Farida Bedwei, CTO, Logiciel Published by Justin Probyn on 22 November 2018 ‘We have had to learn about the industry while developing for it.’
The journey so far: John Wainaina Karanja, founder, BitHub Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 25 October 2018 ‘Technology has tilted opportunities in favour of those who are willing to put in the work.’
Ameya Upadhyay: Fintech investing in Africa – beyond retail payments and nano-credit Published by Ameya Upadhyay on 25 October 2018 While payments startups are easy to start, the market is driven by network effects, and therefore tends to move toward oligopolies.
Profit-making idea: Using blockchain to help intra-country trade in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 24 October 2018 Peer-to-peer e-commerce has huge potential to easier facilitate trade in the African continent.
Mobile money transfers have taken off in Somalia. But there are risks Published by Victor Odundo Owuor on 16 October 2018 Transfers in Somalia are predominantly available in US dollars, which isn’t healthy for the country’s economy.
The journey so far: Hilda Moraa, CEO, Pezesha Published by Justin Probyn on 11 October 2018 ‘Being profitable gives you a degree of freedom.’
Profit-making idea: Financing who the banks won’t Published by Justin Probyn on 10 October 2018 ‘Most financial institutions deny poor people access to loans, due to a lack of equity.’
The journey so far: Katlego Maphai, co-founder and CEO, Yoco Published by Justin Probyn on 27 September 2018 ‘There’s a great deal of personal sacrifice as you’re building something up. It takes all of you.’
