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Every Failure Tells a Story, Every Story Sparks a Lesson

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Gamified learning app.

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Women's safe ride-hailing service.

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Agritech data & analytics.

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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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Fintech Startups in Africa: Oversaturated or Just Enough?

December 14, 2024

The African fintech landscape has grown rapidly in the last decade. With the rise of mobile phones a...

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What is Startup Culture & How to Build It?

December 11, 2024

In startups, how a team works together often determines its success as much as the product or servic...

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2024 Startup Report: Lessons and Insights

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