Transformify
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Those countries relying on agriculture or oil production tend to have high unemployment rates and wide skills gaps. The ‘’must have ingredients’’ of a strong start-up team are tech, product/project management, marketing, sales, and business/finance competences. Project/ Product Management.
David Cohen
MAY 16, 2014
In Rwanda, for example, where electricity is available to less than a quarter of the population, more than 60 percent of people now have access to mobile phones. A production of BloombergTVAfrica , this will be an ongoing series about technology and entrepreneurship across Africa.
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The Next Web
OCTOBER 15, 2012
Our winner in Rwanda Zilencio Creativo is a Kickstarter clone; When asked why the founders built a clone they told us they were unable to put a project on Kickstarter as the legalities state it’s for USA users only. Everything you share is then added to your profile, which serves as a virtual reflection of the things you love.
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 7, 2013
They were inspired to create Givbag during a mission trip to Rwanda, where they recognized a need for backpacks among the schoolchildren. The company was originally started in March of 2010 by a Californian high school student who now attends the University of California, Berkeley. Walk for good with WaterDrop Shop.
Austin Startup
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as Rwanda, GoTech is resolved to develop, design and implement solutions to help communities respond to fire. The product has been implemented successfully in South Africa and the name Lumkani was chosen because it has meaning in both countries.
thebarefootvc
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
While in Rwanda, I went on long drives, for it’s the only way to see this beautiful country. The project I was working on taught women basic business skills, including microfinance management, marketing and production. On my next trip to Rwanda I hope to see only smiling faces waving and none with outstretched hands.
thebarefootvc
JUNE 13, 2010
Large Flapping Ears: Last year when I was in Rwanda I wrote a post on the importance of listening. This is also why it is important to get one product or service right, in one market, and then expand from there. Large ears signify listening capacity. You’ll have referenceable users and domain expertise to build upon.
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