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🚀 Insights from our Managing Partner's Startup Story 🚀 Bunmi Akinyemiju shares invaluable insights from his first startup experience at the Global Tech Africa conference 2024. He dives deep into the challenges he faced and lessons learned from its failure. He emphasizes the critical importance of understanding the socio-political terrain, good corporate governance structures, and board systems in the startup ecosystem. Through these experiences, Bunmi has gained profound knowledge and resilience, which fuels his passion as a prolific investor and founder on the continent. His experiences highlight the significance of adapting to local contexts and the power of strategic foresight in achieving entrepreneurial success. #StartupJourney #LeadershipLessons #GreenhouseCapital #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #AfricaTech #GlobalCollaboration #LocalTransformation #Empoweringfounders #GHCecosystem #GTA2024 #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship

It's time to unveil our second speaker for the upcoming Autumn Retreat, from October 18th to 20th in Hisarya! 🎉 We are thrilled to welcome Zdravko Markov, a 30-year-old entrepreneur, business angel, and investor, who is making waves in the startup ecosystem in Bulgaria and beyond. At 26, Zdravko founded and became the CEO of Lemark Invest Ltd., an investment company funded only by his founder. The company primarily focuses on startup investments and scale-up companies in Bulgaria, the CEE region, the United States, and Asia. In his talk, "Innovating the essentials: not all good investments are heavy tech, right (not all is heavy tech, right)?", Zdravko will dive deep into the importance of investing in core industries like food, supply chains, sustainability, and more - reminding us that not every successful venture needs to be tech-heavy to disrupt the market! 👉 Check out all the details and secure your spot at our Autumn Retreat https://bit.ly/3XTcspj! #AutumnRetreat #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #InvestingEssentials #LemarkInvest #ZdravkoMarkov #BusinessAngel

Revisiting the words of beauty entrepreneur and lawyer, Mrs Tara Fela-Durotoye - Founder/CEO - House of Tara International. She said, “If you start to see more successful businesses that are playing on a global level, the story of Africa will begin to change. With the emergence of globally-focused startups built by African founders i.e., Flutterwave, Andela, Paystack, etc., the story of the African startup scene is beginning to experience a massive shift. Founders need to be aware of how this change affects potential business growth by assessing factors such as; market size, regulatory structure, competitive landscape, and cultural diversity among others. At Custero, we help early stage founders develop value propositions that address the factors listed above. Build with us today! #innovation #venturebuilding #earlystage #startups #technology #buildwithcustero #entrepreneurship

The inspirational Ahmed Larouz, our cleantech HERO, shared a golden nugget of wisdom that every entrepreneur should hear at Startup Universe Morocco 2023: "The idea alone doesn't matter. Make sure the idea will be loved by people and there will be a market for it to be sold." Ahmed's words are a powerful reminder that true success lies in creating ideas that resonate with people and solve real-world problems. It's not just about dreaming, it's more about making sure your vision connects, inspires, and delivers value. 🌟 #StartupUniverseMorocco #EntrepreneurshipWisdom #CleantechChampion #InnovationWithImpact #MarketDrivenIdeas #PurposefulEntrepreneurship

Ever met someone who can turn chaos into opportunity? Well, let me introduce you to Fausta Fredrick! She’s the Project Coordinator at Ennovate Ventures , and believe me, she has the magic touch to bring out the best in startups! Fausta’s been out there, empowering businesses to grow, thrive, and innovate in ways that make even the most seasoned entrepreneurs rethink their strategy. You might think you have a solid business plan, but meet Fausta, and she’ll show you exactly how to take it up a notch. Cool, right? This is not another business event—it’s where purpose meets passion, and where you can learn from someone who truly gets what it means to lead in a world that sometimes asks women to shrink. She’s not just a speaker; she’s a game-changer. Her journey is your blueprint. Her insights? Priceless. What you learn could be the spark that transforms your business, your future, and maybe even the tech landscape in Tanzania. Do you dare to miss out? 🕰️ Come and let’s learn how to be bosses together! 😚♥️👑 #WomenInTechTanzania #LeadWithPurpose #InnovationInAfrica #DataGirlsTz #EmpowermentThroughTech #AfricanWomenInLeadership #TechForGood #GirlBoss #WomenInTech #TechQueens #AfricanGirlsCan #Startups

We're thrilled to welcome Kylie Davis, a renowned industry expert, to the REACH Australia & New Zealand team as our new Entrepreneur in Residence! 🌟 At the forefront of PropTech innovation, Kylie Davis joins us to spearhead our efforts in nurturing this year's cohort of startups. With a profound understanding of the sector, Kylie will guide our startups not only in technology but also in business strategy and beyond. As she aptly puts it, "It's not just about keeping an eye on the cohort and being an ear to talk to, it's a mentoring and coaching role as well as observing them and their behaviour and proactively identifying areas where they could improve." This year's cohort is a testament to innovation, tackling PropTech challenges head-on. From accelerating sales transactions to digitising leasing processes, they're reshaping the industry landscape. Kylie's entrepreneurial journey adds invaluable insight, helping these startups navigate the complexities of business growth. As we embark on this transformative journey with Kylie by our side, we're excited about the prospects of our cohort gaining a deeper understanding of their businesses and unlocking their full potential. Here's to a future where innovation knows no bounds! 🌐 💼 Read more about Kylie's appointment and her vision for our program in this feature by Elite Agent: https://lnkd.in/g6PKrNQf #PropTech #Entrepreneurship #REACHaustralia #REACHnewzealand #InnovationLeadership

The Essence of Startup Success In my extensive interactions with numerous startup founders, I've observed a common thread: the primary hurdle they face isn't financial capital. Instead, it's the challenge of creating a product that truly resonates with the market. Many entrepreneurs leap into development without thorough market research, often crafting solutions for problems that scarcely exist. Moreover, there's a tendency to seek funding prematurely—before reaching significant milestones, gaining traction, or validating their business hypothesis in the marketplace. These issues form a barrier that often impedes capital raising efforts, leaving founders with products or software that fail to address pressing needs. At Broken Hill Capital, we pledge to guide our entrepreneurs through refining their business models and achieving product-market fit. Our comprehensive support ensures they're investment-ready when it's time to secure funding. We're dedicated to developing content that sharpens our entrepreneurs' acumen, empowering them to create ventures that will revolutionize not just our nation, but our entire region and continent. We are Broken Hill Capital—We are transforming the African startup landscape. 🚀 #JoinTheRevolution #StartupSuccess #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #AfricanTech #MarketFit #VentureCapital #TransformingAfrica #InvestinAfrica #InvestinYouth #investinwomen #brokenhillcapital #brokenhill

OxFounders Global Makes Its African Debut in Lagos! On Monday November 11, 2024, the Oxford Founders Global launched its first African event in Lagos, marking a pivotal moment for early-stage startups focused on African startup ecosystem. The event, which was held at Victoria Island, brought together top investors (both in-person and virtual) and entrepreneurs from Nigeria and the UK. Here’s a recap of this inspiring day! 🚀 Pitch Highlights Ten outstanding early-stage startups with high potential took centre stage to pitch their visionary ideas, gaining valuable exposure and constructive feedback from investors and a panel of experienced jury. 🎤 Inspiring Speakers Industry leaders such as Obi Asika, Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho F.SCGN, Taiwo (Kamson) K., Charles Uche Emembolu, FNIEEE, Dr. Ebere Njoku, and Prince Nnamdi Ekeh all shared insights into scaling innovation in Africa. 🌐 Networking and Collaboration The event provided an invaluable platform for attendees to connect, explore partnerships, and discuss the future of the African startup ecosystem. Watch the highlights from this dynamic event, and stay tuned as we continue to support impactful ventures on the continent! #PinnacleBusinessSolutions #AfricanEntrepreneurs #BusinessAdvisory #EmpoweringSMEs #InvestmentSupport #GrowthStage #Impactinvesting #Startup #OxFoundersGlobal Banji Ajilore Zainab Mukhtar

Thank You to Our Team of Accelerator Experts 🙏💡 Supporting startups takes a strong, supportive community. 💪🫶 Demonstrated year on year, founders cite the most valuable part of their Accelerator experience as access to the generous support from entrepreneurs who have “been there, done that”. 🐫 Thank you to our dedicated Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiRs) who play the vital role of guiding founders through challenges while supporting their program journey.   Libby Briggs, David Wei, Stefan Mauger, Simon Wilkins, and John Nguyen And to our incredible Industry Mentors making decades of specialised experience and invaluable insights available at our founders’ fingertips. Leonore Ryan, Rachel Miles, Camelia Wilkinson, Murray Longe, Belinda Harries, James Demetriou, Charlie Nave, Andrew Wilkinson, Basil A., Gavin Knott. Collaborating with you all this year has been a privilege! 🌟 Keen to get involved as an EiR or Industry Mentor and support Monash University through the Monash Generator founders, or know someone who is?  🙋 Express your interest to get involved as mentor and/or EiR here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRu5A6TG Karthik Venkatasubramanian, Wiehann de Klerk, Cameron Spence Sarah Mander, Olivia Rinato, Leanne Delis, Gaia Walicka Alastair Hick, Callum Benson, Fiona Lewis, Jeffrey Bourne, Aoife Cullen, Michael Angliss #StartupsAus #MonashGenerator #MelbourneInnovation #IMonashInnovation #StartupMentorship #FoundersFirst #MonashAccelerator

Ready to make a difference in the Philippine startup ecosystem? Become a MAINgel and join a network of passionate investors driving innovation and growth! Here's how to apply for MAIN Membership! For questions, email us at invest@main.ph. We can’t wait to welcome you to the MAIN community! 💼🚀 #MAINMembership #AngelInvesting #PhilippineStartups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #JoinMAIN