Do you want to shape business on the African Continent? Do you want to make a change in your life? Are you ready to make an impact? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions then there’s one conference you need to be at this December – TEDxEuston. Founded in 2009, TEDxEuston is an independently organised TED event that celebrates the […]
Technological innovations are ripping up the rule books in business and this November the Africa Technology Summit will address the latest technological revolutions and disruptions happening across the Continent. Taking place in Accra, Ghana, key players from the latest African tech startups to global multinationals such as Google will meet at this 2-day conference in what promises to be a […]
Seedstars World – an exclusive seed-stage startup competition focused on emerging markets and fast growing startup scenes – has commenced its African tour. Seedstars World (SSW) has some exciting events coming up in Johannesburg, Lagos, Accra and other major African business hubs, and invite you to take part in their adventure – be it with your own startup company, or […]
There are few times that I find myself the least interesting person in the room. As I saunter around I get talking to Brian, a Kenyan investment banker based in London. “What do you mean you want to wait 5 more years to go to Ghana? Go now! Africa needs you now!” I’m taking in his every word as we animatedly discuss […]
With Ghana and Nigeria’s oil and gas problems starring as headlines in recent weeks, two choices surface for the reader – to see such challenges as obstacles or to view them as opportunities. As natural supporters of the latter, we are excited by TEDxEuston‘s latest instalment in their relaxed, TEDxEuston Salons. Taking place on 13th June in London’s sophisticated Crown Plaza, the Salon (sponsored by […]
Whilst the startup world is incredibly exciting and rewarding, it can also be fraught with challenges. The evidence suggests that this is particularly true for women. Although figures are improving, founders are still disproportionally male, and less than 20% of the total amount invested in startups goes to female run organisations. However, at least in Africa, this injustice is being put to right by the […]
Whilst older men declare war, it is the duty of youth to fight the battle. Nowhere does that adage carry more weight than in the context of Africa. With an average age of 18 vs. 37 in USA and a rapidly emerging young population, Africa’s young will no doubt be responsible for shaping, driving and accelerating its growth. With a […]
In our first press mention – the gifted Inez Sarkodee-Adoo writes a fantastic synopsis of the TEDxEuston 2014 FacingForward series of talks, which aimed to reflect the ideas and inspired thinking of a new generation of African leaders. In her article, Inez explores the collective function of the African diaspora and their role in the context of the African growth story, […]