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Mistakes in the Startup World: An Investor with Over 500 Projects Shares His Experience
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (270+ words) Charles Hudson, founder and managing partner of Precursor Ventures, has over a decade of experience in the startup ecosystem and has invested in more than 500 companies. In an interview with the Build Mode project, he discussed the primary mistakes young…...
MAESA OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR THE 'MAESA MAGIC INCUBATOR' CLASS OF 2027
9+ hour, 23+ min ago (301+ words) Jul 09, 2026, 08: 06 ET The Launchpad For Emerging Beauty & Wellness Entrepreneurs Enters Its Fourth Year With Stellar Advisory Board, Program Additions, Grants And Mentorship Opportunities Developed to harness the same entrepreneurial ethos that has launched and grown Maesa itself, the Maesa Magic…...
KPMG Launches 2026 Search for Africa's Next Leading Technology Innovator
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (282+ words) Applications are now open for the 2026 KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator competition, giving technology entrepreneurs from South Africa and across Africa the opportunity to compete for a place at the global finals in Lisbon, Portugal. Now in its sixth…...
The past and future road to entrepreneurship in Kerala
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (201+ words) As politics tends to be downstream of culture, the communists moved from restraining the bourgeoisie to openly praising entrepreneurs. In a revealing turn, former industry minister P Rajeeve said, "We communists are not working in a communist system. We are…...
Thinking of quitting your 9-to-5? This entrepreneur shares 3 lessons learned after taking the leap
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (430+ words) Thinking of quitting your 9-to-5?...
I Spent Years in Survival Mode " That's Why I Champion Other Entrepreneurs Now. Here's How I Invest in Their Success.
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (703+ words) You're viewing the US website. Looking for the Site edition? Former roofer and Roof Maxx CEO Mike Feazel explains how he ended up in a position to provide the support for other contractors that he once wished for. As former…...
Beyond the pitch: The founder's journey
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (1080+ words) The path to launching and growing a startup can be full of twists and turns. For a budding entrepreneur, gaining perspective from those who have already experienced the journey can be incredibly valuable, and highly inspirational." Ken Zolot, senior lecturer…...
Timon Secures Alliance Investment To Build 'Revolut For African Travellers"
9+ hour, 29+ min ago (135+ words) Founded in 2024 by Tomi Ayorinde and Chizaram Ucheaga, Timon helps Africans spend, save and move money across borders using local currencies and stablecoins. The company has surpassed 100, 000 users across 16 African countries, with Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa as its…...
15 African startups selected to bridge Africa's $330bn SME financing gap
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (512+ words) Fifteen African technology startups have been selected by investment firm Renew Capital to develop financial services for millions of small businesses that remain beyond the reach of traditional banks, highlighting a growing shift in how credit and banking services are…...
VC funding for African blockchain startups slows
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (759+ words) Venture capital funding for blockchain startups dropped in 2025 in Africa, according to the latest Africa Blockchain Report from CV VC, but 28 companies managed to raise $90. 1 million during the year. Venture capital (VC) funding for blockchain startups dropped in Africa in 2025, despite…...