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For tech to develop in emerging economies, the first obstacle is trust

The Next Web

industry in Tanzania. Riding the wave of global awareness for the need to stay competitive, Tanzania has taken some positive steps forwards, including government investments in a fibreoptic backbone as well as strategic initiatives around promoting start-ups.

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Traveling the world, meeting startups: What We learned

The Next Web

Silicon Valley is made up of solely one industry: technology, whereas countries in emerging markets have existing industries, around which entrepreneurs are innovating. Although entrepreneurs need to practice their pitches (and English). Many startups are Silicon Valley clones. Startups are aiming for a global, not local market.

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Heart of Smartness: A Tech Accelerator for Africa

ReadWriteStart

Africa has most of the elements required for technology innovation. What it doesn’t have is a startup culture where smart young entrepreneurs can grow their ideas into companies. My 3G connection in Tanzania is better than what I get in San Francisco. So Mbwana Alliy is creating the Savannah Fund fund to help them.

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Startup Strategy Roundtable: African Tech Entrepreneurs Emerging

ReadWriteStart

And it was really cool to see a company from Tanzania. Next Taha Jiwaji of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, gave us an interesting snapshot of some opportunities opening up in Africa. More to come from entrepreneurs in Africa I'm sure. Sramana Mitra is a technology entrepreneur and strategy consultant in Silicon Valley.

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A Glimpse: My American Dream

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I often think of all the times I was encouraged to conform when I come across entrepreneurs who are told that their ideas won’t work. He founded eBay to empower individuals through the use of new technology, and has created livelihoods for millions of individuals throughout the world.

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Heart of Smartness: A Tech Accelerator for Africa

ReadWriteStart

Africa has most of the elements required for technology innovation. What it doesn’t have is a startup culture where smart young entrepreneurs can grow their ideas into companies. My 3G connection in Tanzania is better than what I get in San Francisco. So Mbwana Alliy is creating the Savannah Fund fund to help them.

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Heart of Smartness: A Tech Accelerator for Africa

ReadWriteStart

Africa has most of the elements required for technology innovation. What it doesn’t have is a startup culture where smart young entrepreneurs can grow their ideas into companies. My 3G connection in Tanzania is better than what I get in San Francisco. So Mbwana Alliy is creating the Savannah Fund fund to help them.

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