Hearpreneur

JUNE 14, 2017

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1 – Fell in Love. My advice for people making the switch from full-time worker to entrepreneur is to know your strengths. 9 – Always Wanted to be an Entrepreneur. Each story is different though the reasons may be the same.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 21, 2021

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- To do it for myself. 2- To help entrepreneurs become financially independent. From that acquisition, I knew I needed to let out the entrepreneur spirit that was trapped in me. Each story is different though the reasons may be the same.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 15, 2016

I don’t recommend anyone become an entrepreneur. The tools and temperament needed to get from startup idea to startup success were the focus of the guests on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show. Andela selects and trains world-class tech talent from Africa and matches them with U.S. It’s too hard.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 30, 2020

The serial entrepreneur and many-hat-wearing executive is nowhere near retirement age, and despite his considerable success, he shows no signs of slowing down. And, because Africa has vast nitrogen, phosphate, and potash deposits , this cost is unnecessary. You’re involved in another big project in West Africa. Explain how.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Different entrepreneurs take on diverse approaches to implement innovative ideas in their businesses and some emerge to be successful. This gains them recognition as innovative and inspire other entrepreneurs to be innovative as well. He is also the most engaged business leader on Facebook in Africa. 1- Strive Masiyiwa.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 29, 2018

Our name, Lubanzi, comes from a wandering dog that followed me and my co-founder on a 6 day, 100 mile trip hiking across South Africa’s remote Wild Coast. I came up with the name Flauk (like a flock of birds) because our business centers around being the entrepreneur’s team, or flying V.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how they’re incorporating social entrepreneurship and here are the responses. #1- 2- Recruiting the unemployed from Africa. As I establish myself as a social entrepreneur, I weave my efforts into my brand story to inform my customers of my actual actions and values. 1- Being greener.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2012

” In it Brooks talks about his recent trip to Africa with his 12-year-old son. Entrepreneur Dinners. One of my favorite things to do is to organize entrepreneur dinners when I travel. One of the most important articles I read during the entire year was David Brook’s op-ed article on “ The Haimish Line.”

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Her birthplace of Congo has become a source of influence, with Catherine’s goal being to support talented women in Africa in tech and business. Currently, she is collaborating with organisations in Africa to provide more RevOps awareness to students and young professionals. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”.

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Drawing insights from ARK Invest’s Big Ideas report, Y Combinator ’s Requests for Startups, and market trends, this post explores the most promising opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to make an impact in 2025.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 15, 2016

I don’t recommend anyone become an entrepreneur. The tools and temperament needed to get from startup idea to startup success were the focus of the guests on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show. Andela selects and trains world-class tech talent from Africa and matches them with U.S. It’s too hard.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

as a young man and completed my education in South Africa, where I worked for a time after graduating. Over time, I developed connections not only there but across southern Africa, and in my travels it became clear that Botswana was the “place to be” in the region. What originally attracted you to Botswana? I left the U.K.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about their best business or entrepreneur turnaround story and here are the responses. #1- My favorite entrepreneur turnaround story is that of Lord Alan Sugar. My favorite success story is of one of the most influential, richest, and talked about, entrepreneurs i.e. Mark Zuckerberg.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 18, 2012

I previously touched upon the Passion/Product Fit of an aspiring entrepreneur. Once the answer is found, the entrepreneur needs to do serious research on the market he/she will be addressing. This is by no means easy. Product/Market Fit. People say the important part of a Startup is its Team. MENASSEA includes countries below. [Tip:

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 23, 2010

We spent two days of analyzing and exploring their customer discovery visits just completed across South America, Africa and Asia. There’s an Overhead Cost to Being an Entrepreneur in a big, established corporation. Their copies of the Four Steps were dog-eared and marked with sticky notes.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 29, 2014

Akiko Ito – a Japanese social entrepreneur who left her family in Japan to travel the world, was driven to contribute to charitable causes by founding a global NGO, and who adopted a “life is a game” philosophy. The disguised identities of these female protagonists are: 1.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

As entrepreneurs with a passion for helping others, they’ve built a company that is vastly accelerating the ability to deliver healthcare to the most needy global communities. TSM: As wife and husband and hard-working entrepreneurs, please describe your roles in the company. What do each of you focus on?

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 7, 2020

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Provide pet owners with the information and education. I started my business because I saw so many entrepreneurs missing out on the important step of building solid brand foundations when starting out. Photo credit: Dr. Tim Shu.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how technology will possibly affect their business tomorrow and here are the responses: #1- Makes growing a community easier. In the safari industry going forward, we have an interesting time coming up trying to keep young people interested in visiting Africa and coming on a safari.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Africa may be home to mostly developing countries, but that doesn’t mean there’s little or no entrepreneurship on the continent. The Top35-Under35CEO Awards is looking to recognize a total of 35 young African entrepreneurs across the following categories: Most Enterprising Students. Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs.

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thebarefootvc

JUNE 15, 2014

The ingenuity of a rural farmer in Africa is on par with some of the greatest innovation I’ve seen in the heart of Silicon Valley, particularly in light of the lack of “formal” training and mentorship many of us experience in the developed world. Since I wrote that post, millions more entrepreneurs have launched their businesses globally.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Entrepreneur reports that for a home based business in the US, “In addition to being able to deduct a portion of your rent or mortgage interest and utilities as a business expense, you can also deduct a percentage of various home maintenance expenses, along with a portion of the cost of services such as house cleaning and lawn care.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

As an entrepreneur, simply enter your location online, and it will list the angel and VC organizations near you. This is a series of templated websites for matching angel investors seeking investment opportunities with entrepreneurs seeking capital. Tags: entrepreneur startup angel investors flock of angels. Marty Zwilling.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 12, 2020

We were lucky to get a team of mentors (VC’s and entrepreneurs) who selflessly volunteered their time to help coach the teams. And our course advisor – Tom Byers , Professor of Engineering and Faculty Director, STVP. Be sure to check out the other Hacking For Defense classes in universities in the U.S. and the U.K.

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thebarefootvc

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Bitcoin Emerging Markets Entrepreneurship Mobile Technology Venture Capital Women africa blockchain Blockstream emerging markets globalization social impact' One only needs to look at the example of M-Pesa in Kenya to see how digital currency can impact the underserved.

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Growthink Blog

MARCH 7, 2011

Last week I flagged the shocking and even depressing statistics that most entrepreneurs - holding constant for socioeconomic factors - make less money, work more hours and suffer more work-related stress - than their employed counterparts. But start them they do! adult population.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Image credit: Shutterstock / Africa Studio. Entrepreneur Insider' Keep in mind that a strong investor presentation alone likely won’t raise you money, but it can only help your cause if you do it right. Related: “ From a Mailchimp email and Wufoo form to $25k in 3 months ”.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 26, 2011

Entrepreneurs Unpluggd: Puts the Emphasis on Chicago Entrepreneurs’ Stories – [link]. Good to see innovation in delivering internet access to Africa (using voice control) – [link]. It’s a great one – [link]. Guerrilla to Genius: 300+ Creative Advertising Campaigns – [link].

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VC Cafe

JULY 21, 2020

I believe I am qualified to talk about this as I spent ~6 years at Google in strategic partnerships (commerce), as head of Campus London (Google’s first physical startup hub), Head of Google for Entrepreneurs Europe (now called Google for Startups) and eventually general partner for Google Ventures.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Seven Ways to Incorporate Crowdsourcing Into Your Business (from Entrepreneur) – [link]. You’re Not an Entrepreneur – [link]. You’re Not an Entrepreneur – [link]. Entrepreneurs should focus on financial models, not detailed biz plans – [link]. The True Size of Africa – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

Growthink Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Holding constant for socioeconomic factors, the typical entrepreneur makes less money, work more hours and suffers more work-related stress than their employed counterparts. And thousands of types and forms and sizes of business in between, led by entrepreneurs with aspirations big and small, driven by motivations both pedestrian and soaring.

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VC Cafe

JUNE 11, 2010

B efore we literally kick off the first ball in the 2010 South Africa World Cup, below is a collection of interesting links on Israeli startups and more for the week of June 11th: Interesting startups of the week. Europe or US, which is Better for Entrepreneurs? Each week I’ll be profiling 2-3 startups that caught my attention.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 20, 2012

Africa has most of the elements required for technology innovation. What it doesn’t have is a startup culture where smart young entrepreneurs can grow their ideas into companies. What I love about Africa is that it’s all greenfield opportunities; it’s all new infrastructure here,” Alliy says. “My A Different Valley Culture.

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thebarefootvc

DECEMBER 16, 2011

This will continue as more role models, mentors and capital are created from the resulting success stories, thereby creating more support for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Kiva pioneered the concept, allowing individuals to lend or donate small amounts online (as little as $25) to entrepreneurs around the world. And Beyond….

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Transformify

APRIL 15, 2016

Despite Kenya has been named as the fasted growing payments market in Africa, there is still a lot to be done to develop the local business angel community. However, the lack of funding opportunities has forced many entrepreneurs to seek funding abroad. Alliy is also an entrepreneur, having established Yellow Masai and TanTravel.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 16, 2010

Breathtaking Pictures of Africa – [link]. Twinkie deconstructed – [link]. Why Segway Failed To Reshape The World – [link]. 5 Tools For Freelancers To Manage Their Time – [link]. BP Spills Coffee – [link]. Fun watching @garyvee crush it on WLTV. Plus, a very hungry Big Pussy (Sopranos) on this one – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 83

Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

from South Africa, and battling breast cancer, I became overwhelmingly humbled by the toughness, the tenacity of my experience. Thanks to Jody Costello, Contractor From Hell ! #5-Based 5-Based on the tenacity of my experience. Photo Credit: Cheryle Jackson. On a long flight back to the U.S.

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