startups
Top Mistakes Startups Make in the First Year
The first year is often the toughest for most startups. It’s a time of excitement, experimentation, and rapid learning, but it’s also when...
How Startups and Businesses Can Build a Personal Brand
Creating a strong brand takes time, effort, and expertise, yet it is a key pillar for long-term startup success. Well-executed branding turns a...
How to Generate Fundable Startup Ideas Investors Want
Great startup ideas can transform your entire trajectory. They rarely appear out of thin air, and relying on random brainstorming or simply “mixing...
How These 5 Startups Raised Over $500 K in 2025
If you think African founders are slowing down, you are reading old news. The new generation of founders are moving smarter, not louder....
How to Build Investor-Ready Pitch Decks That Actually Get Funded
A compelling and well-structured pitch deck is essential to any startup’s success. Founders who master their pitch can clearly communicate their vision, demonstrate...
From Support to Impact: Building Lasting Sponsorships for Greater Community Impact
Securing sponsorship for your startup community isn’t just about a one-time financial boost. It’s about fostering lasting partnerships that continuously drive innovation, unlock...
Google vet raises $8M for Continua to bring AI agents to group chats
In early 2023, David Petrou, a distinguished engineer and founding member of both Google Goggles and Google Glass, made a surprising move. After more than...
Photo-sharing app Locket is banking on a new celebrity-focused feature to fuel its growth
Locket, the photo-sharing app that allows users to share images with friends that are then displayed on their home screens as widgets, wants...
How Insecurity Fuels the ‘Japa’ Syndrome: Impact on Nigeria’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
In recent years, Nigeria has experienced a significant surge in emigration, popularly referred to as ‘Japa,’ a Yoruba term meaning ‘to flee’ or...
