- Learning
How grants and awards can help startup entrepreneurs, by Dotun Olowoporoku – Startup Setup 9
Some startups need help building an MVP to prove or validate a business model. In this hack, Dotun Olowoporoku – Associate Investment Director a…
- Case studies
Mentorwise S1E5: How do I know exactly what I want out of a Mentor?
Once you’ve found an individual to approach to be your mentor, it is important to identify exactly what you want out of your relationship.
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How to define a growth strategy, by Sylvie Dalode – Startup Setup 8
“Growth” is a broad term often overused in business. As a founder, defining what specifically you mean by growth, is essential. On the Afr…
- Entrepreneurship
How to prepare for growth as a startup, by Justin Spratt – Startup Setup 7
As a founder, you don’t want your growth to outstrip your ability to finance that growth. This week Justin Spratt, Head of Strategic Partnership…
- Learning
How to build your team, by Juliet Wanyiri -Startup Setup 6
The team that a founder starts off with is a major factor that will impact their startup’s ability to overcome inevitable shocks ahead. In
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How to build a sustainable business model, by Dr. Ndidi Nnoli Edozien -Startup Setup 5
In this hack, Dr. Ndidi Nnoli Edozien helps frame how a team of people can leverage capital and land to build scalable solutions that
- Learning
Three ingredients that make a startup successful in African markets, by Peter Allerstorfer -Startup Setup 4
Speaking from an investor’s perspective Peter talks us through key fundamentals that investors look for. In this hack he explains how the founding tea…
- Learning
Advice on starting a business, by Dr. Ndidi Nnoli Edozien – Startup Setup 3
Building a business, starting with zero cash in the bank account is what makes you a founder according to Dr Edozie. How do you
- Entrepreneurship
Lessons learned about when to turn an idea into a startup, by Juliet Wanyiri – Startup Setup 2
In this hack Juliet lists and outlines what the key areas of preparation are that, in her experience, matter most. She goes on to
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Mentorwise S1E4: Where can I find a good mentor?
It is possible, and even recommended, to have multiple mentors, each of whom brings a unique perspective to a unique relationship, but where to