The journey so far

The journey so far: Mawuli Tse, director, Solar Light Africa

Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 August 2019

‘After more than 20 years in the entrepreneurial space, and seeing all the companies that have fallen away, I can say that staying alive is in itself a big achievement.’

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: Adetayo Bamiduro, co-founder, MAX

Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 August 2019

‘Figuring out how to build and constantly motivate a high performing and talented team is extremely tough.’

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.’

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.’

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: Martin Stimela, CEO, Brastorne Enterprises

Published by Staff Writer on 5 July 2019

‘We had to drown out the noise … to see out our dreams.’

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.’

The journey so far

The journey so far: Mawuli Tse, director, Solar Light Africa

The journey so far: Michail Myburgh, co-founder, Cash Flow Capital

The journey so far: Adetayo Bamiduro, co-founder, MAX

The journey so far: Debbie Merdjan, CEO, Camelot Group

The journey so far: Samuel Amanor, CEO, BlueSPACE Africa

The journey so far: Adebola Williams, CEO, RED

The journey so far: Ashraf Sabry, CEO, Fawry

The journey so far: Martin Stimela, CEO, Brastorne Enterprises

The journey so far: Edmund Olotu, CEO, TechAdvance

The journey so far: Gregory Chama, founder, City Drive Rent a Car

The journey so far: Fred Swaniker, founder, African Leadership Group

The journey so far: John Armah, CEO, Orios Group

The journey so far: Margaret Hirsch, co-founder, Hirsch’s

The journey so far: Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, founder, APO Group

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