Five years ago, launching a decent streaming platform took millions. Now? A teenager with a laptop can build something that reaches millions. That shift…
14 International events and a startup exchange for your calendar
The last post I wrote featured seven, which later became nine, South African events worth attending to grow your startup. If you have started…
Spaaza: The glue that brings together online and offline shopping
eCommerce changed everything, but beyond the convenience, choice and financial savings yielded by armchair shopping, there’s an armada of disgruntled brick and mortar businesses…
What tech businesses need to survive in a time of flux
The theme of the 2012 Skoll World Forum is “Flux: seizing momentum, driving change”, which I think is a fantastic one. We’ve never had…
4 Factors shaping social impact investment in Africa’s tech scene
I recently took part in a panel discussion focused on “investing in tech in Africa”. It was a good session, as it was very…
