Ghanaian messaging app Saya gains popularity in India Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 February 2014 “Five months after the launch we got 14m people who had been invited by their friends to use the service.”
New Yorker talks about running a tech startup in Nairobi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 January 2014 Adam Nelson’s company offers a local cloud service to African firms.
Young CEO invents navigational technology for the blind Published by Kate Douglas on 22 January 2014 The Mubser prototype uses RGB imaging and infrared depth data to help blind people to imagine their surroundings.
Advantages for big business to embrace small startups Published by Robyn Scott on 10 January 2014 Big companies want to talk to startups because they are “long-term greedy”, says Robyn Scott.
Young entrepreneurs hold the key to growth in Africa Published by Ashish J Thakkar on 18 December 2013 “I strongly believe entrepreneurship is the answer to Africa’s many challenges.”
Five myths about entrepreneurship Published by Krisztina Holly on 17 December 2013 “Entrepreneurship depends on a culture that accepts failure, agile and skilled talent, and a resilient ecosystem.”
African IT entrepreneurs should think globally, advises a Google Africa head Published by Kate Douglas on 25 November 2013 “There is no reason why the next Bill Gates shouldn’t come from Africa.”
Silicon Valley is the next step for African tech companies, says consultant Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 November 2013 Moving African businesses to Silicon Valley in the US opens opportunities in international markets.
From drug dealer to global social entrepreneur: Craig Ross shares his story Published by Kate Douglas on 13 November 2013 Based on his experiences, a South African entrepreneur has developed online media platforms which bring people together.
We need entrepreneurs who will say no to corporate jobs, says tech school MEST Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 November 2013 “We choose people who are really passionate about starting software development companies.”
Talking business with the man behind Tanzanian startup Bongo Live Published by Kate Douglas on 14 January 2013 “The time is now to be the pioneer and grab the opportunity,” says tech startup entrepreneur.
Online startup Bandeka wants to connect well-educated Africans Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 January 2012 An online community for well-educated Africans. This is what Ghanaian-born Yaw Boateng and Tunde Kehinde, a Nigerian, seek to create with Bandeka.com.