Covid-19: What lessons can we learn from entrepreneurs who’ve survived similar crises? Published by Justin Norman on 2 May 2020 What lessons can we learn from those who have lived, survived or even thrived through somewhat similar circumstances as Covid-19 in the past?
The Flip: In pursuit of scale – the strategies of Africa-focused venture investors Published by Justin Norman on 17 January 2020 VCs are looking for scale, but achieving scale in a complex and fragmented environment is excessively difficult. That doesn’t mean venture investing in African markets is irreconcilable.
The Flip: 1.2 billion and counting – how do entrepreneurs look at Africa’s market size? Published by Justin Norman on 21 December 2019 The conversation around total addressable market and true market size opportunity is a lot more nuanced than Africa’s topline population number.
The Flip: Reaching the masses – a conversation on distribution Published by Justin Norman on 12 December 2019 In nuanced and fragmented environments, how are startups in African markets getting their products and services in the hands of their customers at the last mile?