Entrepreneurship
- Startup|Energy
- From 17 to 19 March, seven energy startups from Nigeria met for the 5th Energy Camp in Lagos. The participants appreciate the approach of the Energy Camps. One participant formulated it this way: "The Energy Camp is one oft he best bootcamp I have ever come across, and it should be supported to reach more energy businesses, to create more sustainable solutions and impacts."
- Jovan Cicmil
- Hiring for a startup is one of the most critical and challenging tasks you’ll face as a founder. Every hire matters, especially in the early days when a single person’s work (or lack thereof) can significantly impact your company’s trajectory. But finding the right candidate isn’t just about spotting the good traits — it’s also about identifying red flags that could spell trouble down the line.
- Tech in Africa
- Established in 2021, Badili operates in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, focusing on the aggregation, repair, and resale of used or damaged mobile phones. The company partners with major e-commerce platforms, local trade associates, and mobile network operators to reintroduce these devices into the market.
- Chubernetes
- Being the CTO of a small and mid-size enterprise has been a totally different ride compared to what I’ve seen in the big corporate world. One thing that’s clear to me now? The title might stay the same no matter where you go, but what you’re actually doing as a CTO can vary wildly depending on the industry and the company’s growth stage.
- Monitor
- Solafam Uganda has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered comic content feature in its Lyn AI platform, aimed at helping illiterate farmers access modern agricultural training. With Lyn AI's new feature, farmers can now receive comic-style visual training directly through WhatsApp, one of the most widely used platforms in rural communities.
- World Bank
- A woman engineer took advantage of TREEP to build a successful business providing fishing communities around Lake Victoria with low-cost, environmentally friendly tools to improve sardine harvest and processing. Her innovative solutions have allowed local fishermen to cut costs by 40% and improved the working conditions of the women in charge of drying the sardines.
- Aaron Dinin
- A pervasive myth among aspiring entrepreneurs is that incorporating is the first step to being an entrepreneur. But the truth is, incorporation is administrative overhead that’s more for the government than for the entrepreneur. Being a legally registered entity doesn’t prove your concept or confirm customers need your product.
- Disrupt Africa
- Founded in 2018, Koolboks is committed to sustainable, affordable, and energy-efficient refrigeration solutions for off-grid communities. The company designs and builds solar-powered refrigerators, which operate on a flexible lease-to-own model using pay-as-you-go (PAYG) technology, eliminating the need for substantial upfront costs.
- Marshall Hargrave
- It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of building a groundbreaking product or service. However, amidst the hustle and bustle, many founders overlook one of the most crucial aspects of success: customer feedback. Ignoring the voices of your users can lead to devastating consequences, both in terms of lost opportunities and wasted resources.
- Norman Karamaga
- Tanzania based startup Chaja Africa, a Fellow of Startup|Energy, provides accessible and sustainable energy solutions through power bank rental services. Read in this article from Co-Founder Norman Karamaga how Chaja Africa wants to significantly improve the affordability of its products for local customers by cooperating with a local bank.