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Failure As Fuel: The Workspace Story

Workspace is where creative work gets done. It's a design service that provides you with instant access to unlimited design services on-demand to grow your brand. Before Workspace, the founder, Sydney Sam, a member of the 2019 Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 cohort, ran Moonlight Cafe, a stand-up comedy, live...

Finding Opportunities in Personal Frustrations: The Giftpal Story

Digital gifting has become a significant trend. Gifting serves as a meaningful and thoughtful way to express appreciation towards our loved ones, colleagues, and friends. Social platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram have introduced features that enable fans to show their appreciation for their favorite creators. Twitter has also...

From Idea to Exit: The Appruve Story

I recently came across news of an 'Acquire-hire' involving an African startup. Weeks later, I stumbled upon a link to an exclusive interview where a founder shared never-heard-before details about their entrepreneurial journey with Benjamin Fernandes. As it turns out, the founder who was at the center of the acquisition...

Solving hidden user needs: The Mande Story.

Henry Ford’s famous quote, ‘If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses,’ speaks to the idea that users may not always be aware of the problems they face or how to solve them. This is why founders apply the principles of Design Thinking...

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