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Startup Nation: The Best Startup Capitals for Entrepreneurs in 2023 

ReadWriteStart

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.

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

Transformify

At the same time, 75% of all university graduates in Kenya and Nigeria are likely to be unemployed for up to 5 years after graduation. Most young people can’t afford to study abroad without government subsidies or scholarships. What would a startup team look like based on this data only?

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Effects of the Post Brexit UK Immigration Rules on its Economy

The Startup Magazine

The graduate visa in the UK makes it more attractive to non-EU migrants, and we continue to see an influx of students from India, Nigeria, China, and other countries. The post Effects of the Post Brexit UK Immigration Rules on its Economy appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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How to Get Picked as a Speaker for The Lean Startup Conference

Startup Lessons Learned

This post was written by Sarah Milstein, co-host of The Lean Startup Conference. We’re looking for speakers for the 2013 Lean Startup Conference. If you’re a Lean Startup veteran, feel free to skim the beginning, as this is mostly stuff you already know. Last week, we announced that our short application form was live.

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What Nigerian Universities Can do to Support Nigerian Online Startups

ReadWriteStart

One major problem in Nigeria is the lack of employment; many people go to school with the belief that it's all they need to succeed in life only to get out of school and stay at home for years looking for the right job. This can be improved, and the best way is for Nigerian universities to encourage startups. Showcase Startups.

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10 Ways Aspiring Entrepreneurs Are Often Victimized

Startup Professionals Musings

Work at home to fund your startup. I continue to be amazed that some government agency reportedly still gets 100 calls per day from victims of the Nigerian unclaimed cash scam alone. Beware of any offer that asks you to spend money before you can make money, to buy a starter kit, education, or tools. Cash transfer assistance funding.

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10+ Trends: Recap of 2011 and What’s Next…

thebarefootvc

2011 was finally the year when the media spotlight shone on how under-represented women are in almost all power structures in business, government, technology and media – and how crucial it is that we leverage the leadership skill set that they bring to the table to tackle the problems facing the world today.