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Exploring the idea of the Creative Class in an African city: A case study of ICT professionals in Nairobi
August 13, 2013 Editor 0
Written by Lauren Rosenberg (see below for her bio) Securing urban economic growth in new economy is less dependent on access to physical resources and increasingly dependent on attracting talent who… [Visit www.afrinnovator.com for full links, other content, and more! ] Go to Source
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Scaling Internet-Based Startups in African Markets
May 17, 2013 Editor 0
We’ve all heard of the idea that entrepreneurs are people who see a ‘gap’ in the market and then create a product or service to address that gap. The implication is that… Go to Source
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Rethinking Startup Finance in Africa
May 10, 2013 Editor 0
I had a wonderful opportunity to have a discussion with Eric Osiakwan an African tech luminary from Ghana and director of Ghana’s Cyber City initiative about startup financing in Africa,… Go to Source
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African or Africa-focused Tech Investors
March 12, 2013 Editor 0
Africa-targeted private equity and VC is on the rise, last year (2012) the total worth of PE deals closed in sub-Saharan Africa grew 10% from 2011 to $1.16 billion with funds raised for the region… Go to Source
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Spot Check on User Experience Design in Africa with Shikoh Gitau
January 30, 2013 Editor 0
Shikoh Gitau is a pioneer in User Experience (UX) design in Africa. A Google Anita Borg scholar, she was one of the first African women to win the prestigious scholarship. Shikoh currently works as a… Go to Source
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Energy in Kenya: Potential for Renewables (Part 1)
December 28, 2012 Editor 0
Originally posted on the Invested Development blog Kenya’s National Energy Policy is designed “to facilitate provision of clean, sustainable, affordable, reliable and secure energy services at… Go to Source
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