Africa

Bootstrapping

Is it possible to build a successful startup on a shoestring budget? Yes, but it depends…

Investing in Thank U Cash

One view of technology is that it extends man’s reach beyond his grasp. That is, it helps us do things we could…

On mentorship

For young entrepreneurs, finding the right mentor can mean the difference.

A short note on founder-friendliness.

We (VCs) often claim to be founder-friendly but what…does that mean?

Customer discovery

We often see two competing mindsets while talking to entrepreneurs. On the one hand, you have those who idolize the visionary founder, who built the product, got to the market, and found that their intuitions were right. You might find them quoting Henry Ford as saying customers would have…

In conversation with Dotun.

Fundraising: Markets, Models, and more (Pt. 3).

In conversation with Kola Aina.

Fundraising: Markets, Models, and more (Pt. 2).

Questions about consumer lending.

Questions about consumer lending and Fintech solutions.