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 […]
Ever taken a cab, dared to gaze down, and witnessed the road whizzing past beneath your feet?… One of those journeys where you have chosen to divorce yourself from reality, pretend that what you’re experiencing is perfectly normal and that your safety is not actually at risk? I had this pleasure when taking a yellow taxi in Lagos last summer […]
12The African Leadership Network (ALN) comprises of over 1,000 of dynamic and influential emerging leaders in Africa, including some of Africa’s most influential young CEOs. ALN is harnessing the collective influence of its network, through the launch of a new accelerator programme – ALN Ventures.12 ALN Ventures is a pan-African accelerator for early-stage businesses. It aims to support the next generation of […]
To celebrate the upcoming launch of Movemeback, we have partnered with Jumia – Africa’s largest online retailer – to provide a teaser of one of many valuable services that will be available to Movemeback members. In conjunction with Jumia we’re offering talented individuals an opportunity to sample one of the continent’s most admired new businesses in the most dynamic of markets. Based […]
The AMPION Venture Bus brings together African change-makers and tech experts from all over the world to turn ideas into real businesses. During a 5-day competition and road trip, the “Ampioneers” create startups and develop innovative solutions to local challenges. In the words of AMPION… “Ampion is a catalyst for entrepreneurship and innovation in the emerging world… empowering entrepreneurial minds […]