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: Lukonga Lindunda, executive director, BongoHive Published by Justin Probyn on 10 January 2019 ‘We learn the most from stepping out, trying and failing.’
Startup snapshot: Ghanaian company training a new generation of data scientists Published by Justin Probyn on 10 January 2019 Blossom Academy trains and pairs data science talent with tech businesses operating in Africa.
Profit-making idea: Connecting professionals through a pan-African database Published by Justin Probyn on 9 January 2019 Matching like-minded professionals using AI could be the key to doing business in Africa.
The journey so far: Precious Lunga, CEO, Baobab Circle Published by Justin Probyn on 3 January 2019 ‘I am one of those people who put 100% into whatever I am doing, so side hustles would never work for me. It has to be all in!’
Profit-making idea: Playing in Africa’s e-sports arena Published by Justin Probyn on 27 December 2018 Moving into Africa’s e-sports space could be a rewarding venture into the continent’s growing digital space.
Sebuh Haileleul: How artificial intelligence is spearheading unprecedented change in Africa Published by Sebuh Haileleul on 10 December 2018 Microsoft East Africa boss discusses how artificial intelligence is spearheading unprecedented change in Africa.
Meet the Boss: Clive Butkow, CEO, Kalon Venture Partners Published by Justin Probyn on 7 December 2018 ‘I believe that every person should be in permanent beta and a work in progress, as learning is a journey not a destination.’
Kenyan streaming service set to conquer African continent Published by Vince Matinde on 3 December 2018 Martin Nielsen on the ups and downs of the music distribution industry.
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.
The journey so far: John Kamara, director, Global Gaming Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 29 November 2018 ‘The current entrepreneurial market does not wait for you to start small and work your way up. Think big.’
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.’
Talent shortage prompts entrepreneur to start a tech school in Kenya Published by Vince Matinde on 19 November 2018 Talking business with Audrey Cheng, co-founder and CEO of Moringa School.
