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Strategy, ecosystem thinking, and what we are seeing across markets.
Business
Abiola Olowoyo Of Levor Solutions
Abiola Olowoyo recognizes a common struggle among ambitious entrepreneurs who feel stuck despite their efforts. The real challenge lies in the absence of clarity and structure, leading to mismanagement rather than a lack of ambition. Her company, Levor Solutions, emphasizes the importance of building strong foundations for sustainable growth.
Business
Babatunde Ogundeko Of Hive
Babatunde Ogundeko's innovative approach has transformed businesses across Africa by focusing on sustainable growth and real-time financial management.
Business
Charles Idonije Of COBAI
Explore how Charles Idonije's vision for COBAI is transforming Africa's agricultural and business landscape by empowering entrepreneurs and creating market access.
Technology
Edidiong Ekong Of Foorm
Edidiong Ekong exemplifies impactful growth in the tech sector. With over a decade of experience, he has successfully scaled businesses and guided startups across Africa. Through tools like Foorm and strategic mentorship, he shapes the future of growth leadership.
Cybersecurity
Charles Payne Of CISOevents
Charles Payne's insights transform cybersecurity from a mere technical necessity to a strategic business driver, bridging the gap between technology investments and tangible outcomes.
Business Insights
Raymond Besiga Of Okestreta
Raymond Besiga expertly interprets subtle signals in business, enhancing early detection of customer behavior trends. His approach revolutionizes data application in financial services.
Charity and Nonprofits
Abdullah Maigari Of Paysabil
Abdullah Maigari's journey led to the creation of Paysabil, a platform that enhances transparency and accountability in charitable giving.
Business
Judith Adaku Of SUBA Capital
Judith Adaku Ekwueme, Cofounder of SUBA Capital, empowers Small Business Owners by making financial growth accessible, shaping communities and inspiring local innovation through her leadership and advocacy.
Strategy
What Is Ecosystem Building — And Why It Matters Now
Ecosystem building is the deliberate strategy of creating connected networks of partners, customers, and complementary businesses that generate compounding value over time.
Deal Origination
Deal Origination in the Digital Age: Finding Opportunities Before the Market Does
The best deals are never on the market. They are originated — through relationships, intelligence, and the ability to see value where others haven't looked yet.
Advisory
Strategic Advisory: Why Most Boards Get Strategy Wrong
Most businesses have a strategy document. Far fewer have a strategy. The difference lies in how deeply the advisory relationship is structured into the business rather than bolted onto it.
Venture Creation
Building Ventures in Emerging Markets: The Windowshop Approach
Emerging markets reward patience, relationships, and the willingness to build infrastructure others won't. Here's how we think about venture creation in Africa and beyond.
Strategy
The Art of the Partnership: Structuring Deals That Last
Most partnerships fail not because the strategy was wrong, but because the structure was. Getting the economics, governance, and exit mechanisms right from the start changes everything.
Insights
Africa as a Strategic Opportunity: What Global Businesses Are Missing
Africa is not a single market, a charity case, or a frontier experiment. It is a continent of 54 distinct economies, a median age of 19, and some of the world's fastest-growing consumer classes.