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Spotting Opportunities; The Startup Journey of Catherine Mandungu

The Startup Magazine

She was born in Congo, DRC, and then largely raised in the Netherlands by a single mum of four girls. 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. Catherine’s Background. As an entrepreneurial figure, Catherine is unique.

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Finance Fridays

Feld Thoughts

We would love to get your suggestions in the comments section for (1) the type of company that we should follow, and (2) the types of issues that the company might encounter (reminder: the goal is to illustrate common difficulties entrepreneurs face when it comes to understanding their financials).

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Top 15 ESG Startups to Watch in 2024

The Startup Magazine

Meet our list of the 15 hottest ESG entrepreneurs, the innovators who are safeguarding our planet and communities — from the fields our clothes come from, all the way to the screens we use to shop for them. This collaborative effort has led to a remarkable achievement: saving over 70 billion liters of water.

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Twitter Link Roundup #55 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

crowdSPRING Blog

Are Entrepreneurs Being Commoditized? - [link]. Should Entrepreneurs Bet It All On The Billion Dollar Exit, Or Cash Out Small? - [link]. 256 Must-Read Content For All Tech Entrepreneurs - [link]. 256 Must-Read Content For All Tech Entrepreneurs - [link]. A Postmortem Analysis of Standout Jobs - [link].

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Twitter Link Roundup #156 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

crowdSPRING Blog

US not the fastest in internet speeds but we’re way ahead of Congo, Central African Republic and turtles – [link]. How Martin Odersky rewrote the rules of coding for a mobile world – [link]. A Few Math Questions That US College Students Can’t Answer – [link]. I hope you enjoy these links!

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A Glimpse: My American Dream

thebarefootvc

I often think of all the times I was encouraged to conform when I come across entrepreneurs who are told that their ideas won’t work. Jalak means glimpse and is a word in Hindi (it’s not a traditional name) and has provided much entertainment to taxi drivers in Mumbai, camel drivers in the Rajasthani desert and countless others.

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Solutions at the Eleventh Forbes Philanthropy Summit

ReadWriteStart

The 11th Forbes 400 Summit on Philanthropy was held in New York City on September 22, 2023, gathering over 100 global philanthropists, social entrepreneurs, and business leaders. This prestigious award celebrates Mutombo’s dedication and commitment to uplifting the lives of those in need, particularly in his home country.

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