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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.

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Small Business Spotlight of the Week: miiCard

crowdSPRING Blog

miiCard– which stands for “My Internet Identity”– is an identify verification service using your email address, your mobile phone, and your online banking account to prove you are actually you. miiCard supports the UK, North America, Western Europe, India, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Favorite Business or Entrepreneur Turnaround Story

Hearpreneur

Thanks to Keith Terrell, Backpacks Global ! #14- Later they failed to keep up with technologies and the digital boom and have even filed for bankruptcy twice. The Fat Sheep project in South Africa's barren Karoo landscape is my favorite turnaround story. 14- Polaroid. Photo Credit: Justin Carpenter.

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[Interview] Joseph A. Michelli, Author Of The Airbnb Way

YoungUpstarts

What they created transcended our concept of hospitality into a global culture that blends the digital and the physical, forges a vibrant sense of community between millions of husts and guests, and — as a business — inspires unprecedented loyalty. This summer, for example, I spoke in Singapore, Australia and South Africa.

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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. With Safari Yetu, you pay online or via mobile, receive an SMS reservation or ticket and go to the bus station once; the day you are traveling. Africa ahead in mobile.

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SXSW Pitch Finalist: Hemafuse

Austin Startup

A demonstration of Hemafuse at the launch event with Amref Health Africa in Kenya. The Forrest Four-Cast: February 20, 2020 Technology impacts all facets of human life, and sometimes it can save it. Carolyn Yarina , Co-Founder and CEO of Sisu Global Health. What is your top goal for Sisu Global for 2020?

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10 Diversity & Inclusion Events You Won’t Want To Miss At SXSW

Austin Startup

Additionally, students will participate in a technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem onboarding boot camp, panels on coding, entrepreneurship and STEAM at SXSW, and direct engagement with university recruiters throughout the entire weekend.