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Women's safe ride-hailing service.

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Agritech data & analytics.

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PrivPay Shutdown: A Case Study on a Single Point of Failure

January 18, 2025

Why did PrivPay, a Kenyan fintech startup, shut down abruptly? This case study explores the reasons ...

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The Invisible Mental Health Struggles of Founders

January 15, 2025

The media and the world generally portray entrepreneurship as glamorous. However, if you are a busin...

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Finding the First Hires for Your Startup

December 21, 2024

Starting a business often feels like constructing a house of cards; every piece matters and stabilit...

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2024 Startup Report: Lessons and Insights

Dive into our 2024 report on startup failures and learn from the insights to build stronger businesses.

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