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3 Big Lessons From African Entrepreneurs

YoungUpstarts

The agriculture technology sector, or agtech, in Africa is booming and its entrepreneurs think very long term and very big. He knew that the future of farming in Africa depended on technology, but he also knew that there was no point in starting an agtech business before he had the skills he needed. But why is this?

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“It’s hard to convey the impact seeing the work in person has on people” – Charity: Water’s Scott Harrison on Making a Difference

Hunter Walker

Or Uganda for example. I thought we’d be able to use technology to connect supporters to the impact their gifts would make out there and that if we closed the loop, we could restore a little more of people’s faith in giving, and hopefully encourage future generosity! The sensor costs only about $100, and can protect a $10,000+ asset.

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“It’s hard to convey the impact seeing the work in person has on people” – Charity: Water’s Scott Harrison on Making a Difference

Hunter Walker

Or Uganda for example. I thought we’d be able to use technology to connect supporters to the impact their gifts would make out there and that if we closed the loop, we could restore a little more of people’s faith in giving, and hopefully encourage future generosity! The sensor costs only about $100, and can protect a $10,000+ asset.