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Skills Development in Africa: How Wide is the Skills Gap?

Transformify

Well, there will be 2 copywriters, 1 editor, 1 blogger, 3 programmers, 1 Project/Product Manager, 1 Business/ Finance, 1 Sales/ Marketing expert. million and unemployment rate of just 3.4%, Rwanda is close to the top of the list. What are the most common skills in each category? With a population of 11.4

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Traveling the world, meeting startups: What We learned

The Next Web

Our winner in Rwanda Zilencio Creativo is a Kickstarter clone; When asked why the founders built a clone they told us they were unable to put a project on Kickstarter as the legalities state it’s for USA users only. Everything you share is then added to your profile, which serves as a virtual reflection of the things you love.

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A Glimpse: My American Dream

thebarefootvc

I feel incredibly lucky, to work with an extraordinary group of individuals who are passionate about innovation (in all forms, in business models, funding structures and technology) AND I get to meet inspiring, brilliant entrepreneurs every day.

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What the Elephant God Can Teach Tech Entrepreneurs

thebarefootvc

This is also how business models also evolve. Thus if you are a tech entrepreneur it is imperative that you understand the world around you, the (sometimes fickle) consumers/businesses and their psyche, and how they are evolving so that you can evolve with them. It signifies the importance of knowledge.

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