Startups and Entrepreneurship

10 Regrets Most Entrepreneurs Eventually Face

  • Who it’s from: Debra Cupitt via OneTen
  • What it is: A roundup of common regrets most entrepreneurs face.
  • Why we like it: It’s important for entrepreneurs to receive mentorship and guidance throughout their startup – take advice from resources like these!

Social Consciousness

ROCKEFELLER IS GIVING OUT $1MILLION TO FOSTER INNOVATIONS THAT CAN ENHANCE CASSAVA SHELF LIFE 

  • Who it’s from: Fumnanya Agbuhah via Ventures Africa
  • What it is: An announcement on the million-dollar generator to help extend shelf-life of harvested cassava.
  • Why we like it: This would be transformative of African food markets. More money saved and therefore earned. What a great cause!

Social Enterprise

How Biplab Ketan Paul converted 40,000 acres of drought-stricken land into productive farms

  • Who it’s from: Your Story
  • What it is: A great story that any encourages any social entrepreneur in the farming market!
  • Why we like it: Turning waste in production, death into life, and poverty into thriving. That’s why we like it!

Solutions to Poverty

COULD THE NEXT BILL GATES HAIL FROM AFRICA?

  • Who it’s from: Laura Secorun Palet via Ozy
  • What it is: An encouragement for countries to invest locally and focus on the roots of social problems.
  • Why we like it: The exact things mentioned above are how poverty is alleviated!

Sustainable Development

70% of Africans make a living through agriculture, and technology could transform their world 

  • Who it’s from: Mamadou Biteye via World Economic Forum 
  • What it is: An explanation of the key to developing farmers in Africa through technology.
  • Why we like it: 70% is staggering. Boosting agriculture in Africa would help to lift countless families out of poverty!