ReadWriteStart

APRIL 5, 2023

The last few months have been an unprecedented time for entrepreneurs and startup founders on the market. Entrepreneurs Want a Great Place for Their Startup A slowdown in economic activity has made it increasingly challenging for entrepreneurs to establish themselves against the backdrop of reluctant consumer spending and recession risks.

South Africa 136

South Africa New York City San Francisco Technical Review 136

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 28, 2023

She is a leading venture capitalist in Silicon Valley, where she mentors tech startups and helps them go public. She is the CEO & General Partner of the investment firm Street Global. Her online radio show: Global Fireside Chats, brings together global industry titans to share insights on our fast-changing world.

South Africa 63

South Africa Africa Global Silicon Valley 63

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 17, 2017

My blog has always been a mixture of what was on my mind and a blend of venture, startup life, tech views and current society events that related to my interests: Venture, startup & tech. So as societal movements had impacts on startups affecting LGBTQ issues, for example, I was public about my support.

South America 197

South America America South Africa United States 197

ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 24, 2012

In the past few years just about every country with a high-speed network and a national budget has hatched a “startup ecosystem.” From [link] to the Silicon Taiga , these programs offer entrepreneurs funding, infrastructure and support in an effort to lure a critical mass of promising young companies and spawn the next Silicon Valley.

Silicon Valley 60

Silicon Valley Ireland South Africa Belarus 60

YoungUpstarts

JULY 24, 2019

Africa is a huge and diverse continent, and over the last few years, it has emerged as one of the world’s hotspots for startups. In fact, African startups secured almost a $1bn in investment funding in 2018. In Africa, entrepreneurs have serious, intractable problems that western startups don’t face.

South Africa 113

South Africa Africa Ghana Entrepreneur 113

The Next Web

OCTOBER 15, 2012

The main observation of differences between Silicon Valley and emerging tech hubs in the rest of the world is access to early stage seed funding and international press. We wanted to share some other trends we observed; Countries have startups that play to their strengths. Many startups are Silicon Valley clones.

Silicon Valley 148

Silicon Valley Tanzania Chile Rwanda 148

Austin Startup

MARCH 10, 2017

The SXSW Conference is a melting pot opportunity for global professionals at each level to network, interact and learn about what’s next in the world of culture, technology and entertainment. In the film world this year’s documentary highlights are Walk With Me, Stranger Fruit and Barbecue.

South Africa 48

South Africa Tennessee Silicon Valley Sweden 48