STARTUP PETER COHAN
6 Keys To Get From Idea To 400 Customers
Give your first customers a no-risk, high-return value proposition.
6 Keys To Get From Idea To 400 Customers
Give your first customers a no-risk, high-return value proposition.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
Why Entrepreneurs Waste Time on Low ROI Activities
Learning the difference between quality time and wasted time.
Why Entrepreneurs Waste Time on Low ROI Activities
Learning the difference between quality time and wasted time.
STARTUP JASON BALLARD
How This Startup Lost Its Headquarters in a Fire – and Gained a Lot More
For Jason Ballard and Icon, a radical new way to stay focused.
How This Startup Lost Its Headquarters in a Fire – and Gained a Lot More
For Jason Ballard and Icon, a radical new way to stay focused.
STARTUP GRAHAM WINFREY
How This Former NFL and WWE Athlete Is Helping Pro Wrestlers Make Millions
Launched earlier this year, Paragon Talent Group estimates it will have generated more than $10 million in revenue for its clients by the end of 2022.
How This Former NFL and WWE Athlete Is Helping Pro Wrestlers Make Millions
Launched earlier this year, Paragon Talent Group estimates it will have generated more than $10 million in revenue for its clients by the end of 2022.
STARTUP MARTIN ZWILLING
7 Keys to Relationships That Can Propel Your Business and Career
Don't be too busy to spend time finding and nurturing business relationships that can help you.
7 Keys to Relationships That Can Propel Your Business and Career
Don't be too busy to spend time finding and nurturing business relationships that can help you.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
Here's All the Data Startups Need To Track For Investors
Take the mystery out of your investor pitch deck and data room.
Here's All the Data Startups Need To Track For Investors
Take the mystery out of your investor pitch deck and data room.
STARTUP BHARAT KANODIA
How to Launch Your Startup Without Being an Expert
Advice from an expert.
How to Launch Your Startup Without Being an Expert
Advice from an expert.
STARTUP PETER COHAN
3 Growth Principles from a Tel Aviv Startup
Pick the right market, deliver a solution that customers crave, choose an investor who shares your vision.
3 Growth Principles from a Tel Aviv Startup
Pick the right market, deliver a solution that customers crave, choose an investor who shares your vision.
STARTUP BHARAT KANODIA
6 Proven Tips on how to Build and Sell your Startup
Have the right employees, put value first and network.
6 Proven Tips on how to Build and Sell your Startup
Have the right employees, put value first and network.
STARTUP JEFF HADEN
Blitzscaling Worked for Airbnb. But Will It Work for Your Startup?
How quickly should you try to scale your business? Especially if raising capital – or spending what capital you have – is required?
Blitzscaling Worked for Airbnb. But Will It Work for Your Startup?
How quickly should you try to scale your business? Especially if raising capital – or spending what capital you have – is required?
STARTUP HILLEL FULD
How to Build a Company in an Overly Saturated Market
Stand out from the competition with these 5 tips.
How to Build a Company in an Overly Saturated Market
Stand out from the competition with these 5 tips.
STARTUP CHIMKWANUM NWABUWE OKECHA
Three Reasons Why Startups Run By Gen Zs Fail
Lessons for entrepreneurs in Africa.
Three Reasons Why Startups Run By Gen Zs Fail
Lessons for entrepreneurs in Africa.
STARTUP TONYE IRIMS
How African Governments Can Enable Startups To Thrive
A common complaint I hear from entrepreneurs is that governments in Africa are not doing enough to support startups. Here’s what needs to be done.
How African Governments Can Enable Startups To Thrive
A common complaint I hear from entrepreneurs is that governments in Africa are not doing enough to support startups. Here’s what needs to be done.
STARTUP MARTIN ZWILLING
7 Lessons to Learn Before Success Comes in an Alternate Business Lifestyle
New business owners wrongly tend to fall in love with their solution, rather than the problem it solves.
7 Lessons to Learn Before Success Comes in an Alternate Business Lifestyle
New business owners wrongly tend to fall in love with their solution, rather than the problem it solves.
STARTUP LARRY ALTON
How Business Owners Can Ease the Effects of Long-Term Inflation
Your business needs to be prepared for long-term inflation. Here's how you can thrive while others stagnate.
How Business Owners Can Ease the Effects of Long-Term Inflation
Your business needs to be prepared for long-term inflation. Here's how you can thrive while others stagnate.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
My Startup Got a 95 Net Promoter Score and That's a Problem
Experience tells me that I've got a good problem to have.
My Startup Got a 95 Net Promoter Score and That's a Problem
Experience tells me that I've got a good problem to have.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
6 Steps to Self-Fund Your Startup
A real-world plan for avoiding the startup money pit.
6 Steps to Self-Fund Your Startup
A real-world plan for avoiding the startup money pit.
STARTUP TONYE IRIMS
The Biggest Risk is to Avoid Taking Risks
Nigerian Tonye Irims has had massive failures but is now baking a big success with WiSolar. This is his founder’s diary.
The Biggest Risk is to Avoid Taking Risks
Nigerian Tonye Irims has had massive failures but is now baking a big success with WiSolar. This is his founder’s diary.
STARTUP HILLEL FULD
5 Ways to Improve Your Startup Pitch
Pitch your startup with confidence and clarity to stand out from the crowd.
5 Ways to Improve Your Startup Pitch
Pitch your startup with confidence and clarity to stand out from the crowd.
STARTUP CHARISSA CASSELS
Employers Should Support Your Side Hustle
Because that could benefit the company and, in the process, boost morale.
Employers Should Support Your Side Hustle
Because that could benefit the company and, in the process, boost morale.
STARTUP RYAN PETER
How the African Diaspora Can Make a Real Difference
When Tayo Oviosu found himself, he also found a way to translate his success into real, material change for his fellow Africans.
How the African Diaspora Can Make a Real Difference
When Tayo Oviosu found himself, he also found a way to translate his success into real, material change for his fellow Africans.
STARTUP DAVID FINKEL
4 Engines for Business Growth
Make a huge impact on your bottom line.
4 Engines for Business Growth
Make a huge impact on your bottom line.
STARTUP ALYSSA KHAN
In Order to Find Huge Success, You Have to Adapt
Incredible Health's new unicorn status comes from being flexible and social media.
In Order to Find Huge Success, You Have to Adapt
Incredible Health's new unicorn status comes from being flexible and social media.
STARTUP CHARISSA CASSELS
Spaza Shops can now Play in the Big League
Kweza, a new mobile app, brings economies of scale to the doorsteps of informal retailers.
Spaza Shops can now Play in the Big League
Kweza, a new mobile app, brings economies of scale to the doorsteps of informal retailers.
STARTUP HILLEL FULD
The New Startup Golden Rule – Deliver First, Monetize Second
Instead of making promises, focus your resources on delivering the best product or service possible.
The New Startup Golden Rule – Deliver First, Monetize Second
Instead of making promises, focus your resources on delivering the best product or service possible.
STARTUP THE AFRICAN CEO
To Succeed In Africa, Patience Must Be Your Virtue
The waiting may be the hardest part, but wisely biding your time could be the best thing you could do.
To Succeed In Africa, Patience Must Be Your Virtue
The waiting may be the hardest part, but wisely biding your time could be the best thing you could do.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
Everything About How Startups Succeed Is Changing in 2023
How 3 events created a perfect storm of profitability.
Everything About How Startups Succeed Is Changing in 2023
How 3 events created a perfect storm of profitability.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
If You Want Your Business to Succeed, Get Simple
It's not an art. It's a necessary science.
If You Want Your Business to Succeed, Get Simple
It's not an art. It's a necessary science.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
No is the Best Word a Startup Founder Can Hear
Most startups fail slowly, because most founders keep searching for Yes.
No is the Best Word a Startup Founder Can Hear
Most startups fail slowly, because most founders keep searching for Yes.
STARTUP JON STAFF
5 Mistakes I Made in Building My Startup--So Far
Operational mistakes I made so you don't have to.
5 Mistakes I Made in Building My Startup--So Far
Operational mistakes I made so you don't have to.
STARTUP JESSICA STILLMAN
The 3 Superpowers of Second-Time Founders
A serial entrepreneur explains the advantages (and perils) of being on your second or third business.
The 3 Superpowers of Second-Time Founders
A serial entrepreneur explains the advantages (and perils) of being on your second or third business.
STARTUP ENTREPRENEURS' ORGANIZATION
Stay Humble and Avoid Failing in Your First Year
To succeed in your startup, you'll need Energizer Bunny-level stamina and the wisdom to know how much you don't yet know.
Stay Humble and Avoid Failing in Your First Year
To succeed in your startup, you'll need Energizer Bunny-level stamina and the wisdom to know how much you don't yet know.
STARTUP MARCEL SCHWANTES
Warren Buffett Once Compared This Career Strategy to Saving Sex for Old Age. Here's Why It's Brilliant Advice
Buffett is convincingly clear: This advice no longer makes sense in today's corporate world.
Warren Buffett Once Compared This Career Strategy to Saving Sex for Old Age. Here's Why It's Brilliant Advice
Buffett is convincingly clear: This advice no longer makes sense in today's corporate world.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
5 Reasons Why Every Startup Should Offer a Free Tier and 1 Big Reason Why They Shouldn't
Your product offering needs to be able to take a fair bit of abuse.
5 Reasons Why Every Startup Should Offer a Free Tier and 1 Big Reason Why They Shouldn't
Your product offering needs to be able to take a fair bit of abuse.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
Every Business Idea Is Legitimate, Until This Happens
Don't ever let anyone tell you your startup idea stinks. Go out and prove it stinks. Or better yet, go out and prove them wrong.
Every Business Idea Is Legitimate, Until This Happens
Don't ever let anyone tell you your startup idea stinks. Go out and prove it stinks. Or better yet, go out and prove them wrong.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
She Thought Nobody Wanted Her Product. That Wasn't the Problem
Are your customers skeptical? Or just confused?
She Thought Nobody Wanted Her Product. That Wasn't the Problem
Are your customers skeptical? Or just confused?
STARTUP MICHAEL AKUCHIE
How to Triumph as a Business Owner
This successful female founder believes you should be alert and prioritise structure in your company.
How to Triumph as a Business Owner
This successful female founder believes you should be alert and prioritise structure in your company.
STARTUP HEATHER WILDE
How A VC, Angel Investor and Entrepreneur Work Together To Build The Next Big Thing
As an entrepreneur, you'll come across various investors as you search for funding. Which one do you go for? And how does it all work?
How A VC, Angel Investor and Entrepreneur Work Together To Build The Next Big Thing
As an entrepreneur, you'll come across various investors as you search for funding. Which one do you go for? And how does it all work?
STARTUP DANIELLA SACHS
A Treasure Trove of Opportunity
Entrepreneurs looking for startup opportunities in tourism don’t have to look far, especially if they have an artistic leaning.
A Treasure Trove of Opportunity
Entrepreneurs looking for startup opportunities in tourism don’t have to look far, especially if they have an artistic leaning.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
How to Hire the First 50 People Into Your Startup
By the time you get to 20, it should be a breeze.
How to Hire the First 50 People Into Your Startup
By the time you get to 20, it should be a breeze.
STARTUP CHARISSA CASSELS
From Road Safety Training to a Super App
This ride-hailing service continues to expand, providing more benefits to its users.
From Road Safety Training to a Super App
This ride-hailing service continues to expand, providing more benefits to its users.
STARTUP MARTIN ZWILLING
6 Tips for Moving From Working in a Business to Working on Your Business
If you are frustrated or bored by your current business role, maybe it's time to start your own business.
6 Tips for Moving From Working in a Business to Working on Your Business
If you are frustrated or bored by your current business role, maybe it's time to start your own business.
STARTUP JESSICA STILLMAN
All Co-Founder Fights Are Really About 1 of These 3 Issues, According to a Top Couples Therapist
Therapist Esther Perel is best known for her work with couples, but her work with founders is equally insightful.
All Co-Founder Fights Are Really About 1 of These 3 Issues, According to a Top Couples Therapist
Therapist Esther Perel is best known for her work with couples, but her work with founders is equally insightful.
STARTUP CHARISSA CASSELS
Simplified Payments Are Key to Business Growth
It’s an easy equation: Money powers growth, and if cash flows freely, the growth – and taxes – will inevitably flow in Africa.
Simplified Payments Are Key to Business Growth
It’s an easy equation: Money powers growth, and if cash flows freely, the growth – and taxes – will inevitably flow in Africa.
STARTUP DANIELLA SACHS
How to Really Spice Up African Tourism
The love of chillies, hot sauce and spicy food is global. And it offers a tantalising drawcard for tourists.
How to Really Spice Up African Tourism
The love of chillies, hot sauce and spicy food is global. And it offers a tantalising drawcard for tourists.
STARTUP MELANIE CURTIN
7 Strange Startup Ideas That Succeeded in a Big Way (One Raised $35M on Kickstarter)
Number four is positively spooky.
7 Strange Startup Ideas That Succeeded in a Big Way (One Raised $35M on Kickstarter)
Number four is positively spooky.
STARTUP EMEKA AJENE
Lessons Learned From Building in African Markets
Emeka Ajene recounts ten lessons he learnt while building Africa’s super app, Gozem.
Lessons Learned From Building in African Markets
Emeka Ajene recounts ten lessons he learnt while building Africa’s super app, Gozem.
STARTUP CHARISSA CASSELS
How Embarrassing Moments Inspired a Startup
Two uncomfortable experiences led to a multi-currency cell phone wallet app.
How Embarrassing Moments Inspired a Startup
Two uncomfortable experiences led to a multi-currency cell phone wallet app.
STARTUP BRIAN BAKKER
The Difference Between Startups and Scaleups
It’s all about the ability to scale. And this is reliant on many factors – not least the composition of a founder’s team. Experience and connections do matter. A lot.
The Difference Between Startups and Scaleups
It’s all about the ability to scale. And this is reliant on many factors – not least the composition of a founder’s team. Experience and connections do matter. A lot.
STARTUP CHARISSA CASSELS
Building With A Purpose
And how this founder achieved it with her organisations – so far.
Building With A Purpose
And how this founder achieved it with her organisations – so far.
STARTUP NICHOLAS SONNENBERG
This is the Most Expensive Word in Your Business. Here's How to Eliminate it From Your Lexicon
Your words can have far-reaching implications – even financially.
This is the Most Expensive Word in Your Business. Here's How to Eliminate it From Your Lexicon
Your words can have far-reaching implications – even financially.
STARTUP SHAMA HYDER
How Entrepreneurs Can Create Company Longevity During Turbulent Times
Focus on what you can control, value stakeholders and remain agile.
How Entrepreneurs Can Create Company Longevity During Turbulent Times
Focus on what you can control, value stakeholders and remain agile.
STARTUP JEFF HADEN
Can't Overcome the Navy SEAL '40 Percent Rule'? Embrace the Mindset of High Achievers
We tend to quit when the effort is massive and the timeline indefinite. That's why successful people embrace a different approach to making progress.
Can't Overcome the Navy SEAL '40 Percent Rule'? Embrace the Mindset of High Achievers
We tend to quit when the effort is massive and the timeline indefinite. That's why successful people embrace a different approach to making progress.
STARTUP BRIAN BAKKER
Startup Incubation in Africa is a Mixed Bag
Research has uncovered why startup failures in Africa are so high in some countries but not in others.
Startup Incubation in Africa is a Mixed Bag
Research has uncovered why startup failures in Africa are so high in some countries but not in others.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
How To Spend the Money Your Startup Raises
Use the "Four Ts" to fuel your growth.
STARTUP MARTIN ZWILLING
10 Personal Attributes To Check Before You Write Your Business Plan
Understand these key principles before you even think about writing a plan to build your own business.
10 Personal Attributes To Check Before You Write Your Business Plan
Understand these key principles before you even think about writing a plan to build your own business.
STARTUP CHARISSA CASSELS
Building a Startup is Tough, Especially in Africa
On a continent where governments do not always act to benefit smaller local businesses.
Building a Startup is Tough, Especially in Africa
On a continent where governments do not always act to benefit smaller local businesses.
STARTUP CARMINE GALLO
How to Pitch a Billionaire
Resist the temptation to share everything you know.
How to Pitch a Billionaire
Resist the temptation to share everything you know.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
The Myth of Startup Failure
Why experienced entrepreneurs are prepared to fail.
The Myth of Startup Failure
Why experienced entrepreneurs are prepared to fail.
STARTUP DANIELLA SACHS
Coffee is the New Wine
Presenting a whole slew of entrepreneurial opportunities across Africa – some in tourism.
Coffee is the New Wine
Presenting a whole slew of entrepreneurial opportunities across Africa – some in tourism.
STARTUP XINTIAN TINA WANG
A Family Health Crisis Led This Entrepreneur to Start a Spice Business Based on Ancient Indian Medical Practice
Spicewell founder Raina Kumra wants to show customers the healing powers of spices and herbal remedies.
A Family Health Crisis Led This Entrepreneur to Start a Spice Business Based on Ancient Indian Medical Practice
Spicewell founder Raina Kumra wants to show customers the healing powers of spices and herbal remedies.
STARTUP JON STAFF
Starting a Business is Not as Risky as You Think
Don't be afraid to take the plunge.
Starting a Business is Not as Risky as You Think
Don't be afraid to take the plunge.
STARTUP JEFF HADEN
Want to Start a Business, But Haven't? Richard Branson Has the Perfect Advice For You
I talked with the Virgin Group founder about disruptive entrepreneurship and the one step every aspiring entrepreneur should take.
Want to Start a Business, But Haven't? Richard Branson Has the Perfect Advice For You
I talked with the Virgin Group founder about disruptive entrepreneurship and the one step every aspiring entrepreneur should take.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
The Secret To Building a Successful and Lasting Business
This might be the most useful post you read all year.
The Secret To Building a Successful and Lasting Business
This might be the most useful post you read all year.
STARTUP AUSTIN ALLISON
All Founders Should Be Solving a Problem
Why it worked for me and how it can work for you too.
All Founders Should Be Solving a Problem
Why it worked for me and how it can work for you too.
STARTUP RICHARD PEREZ
Design-led Thinking Leads to New Heights
Sometimes the way things have always been done is just not a good enough reason to keep doing them.
Design-led Thinking Leads to New Heights
Sometimes the way things have always been done is just not a good enough reason to keep doing them.
STARTUP ALI DONALDSON
'Nightmare' Pitch Meetings: One Female Founder's Long Road to Funding Her AI Startup
When software developer and founder Heather Shoemaker wanted to scale Language I/O, she ran into blatant gender bias. Here's how she dodged the crude insults and got the funding her company needed.
'Nightmare' Pitch Meetings: One Female Founder's Long Road to Funding Her AI Startup
When software developer and founder Heather Shoemaker wanted to scale Language I/O, she ran into blatant gender bias. Here's how she dodged the crude insults and got the funding her company needed.
PEAK PERFORMANCE