YoungUpstarts

JUNE 27, 2020

While traditional offshoring to Asia or Eastern Europe has always been lauded for its cheap labor, for companies that practice agile, or require better collaboration, communication, and a higher level of engagement, the advantages of nearshore software development are clear.

Dominican Republic 165

Dominican Republic Offshore Costa Rica Jamaica 165

Transformify

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

At the same time, 75% of all university graduates in Kenya and Nigeria are likely to be unemployed for up to 5 years after graduation. Kenya and Nigeria are of a particular interest for the employers in the UK due to the high percentage of English speakers who have received bachelor’s degree or higher.

Africa 75

Africa Benin Seychelles Nigeria 75

Agile VC

JUNE 12, 2012

M-Pesa created by mobile carrier Safaricom in Kenya is the best known example of this. Today the total transaction volume (in $ terms) of debit/prepaid cards is roughly comparable to that of credit cards in the US [ see Nilson Report - PDF link]. (2)

Mobile 250

Mobile Disintermediation SMS Government 250

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

In this talk, Erik Hersman discusses Ushahidi, a Google Maps mashup used in Kenya following the 2008 elections. Given useful and agile tools, people can take an idea and do amazing things with it, things that its creator may not have ever imagined. Evan Williams on listening to Twitter users.

Social Media 193

Social Media Media Egypt Social Network 193