Source: BBC The Ideas Exchange
The Ideas Exchange is a series from the BBC exploring the minds shaping global business. It pairs up business leaders from around the world to discuss today's business landscape and their secrets to success. In this edition, Ethiopian entrepreneur Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu the founder and managing director of SoleRebels, which makes shoes out of recycled materials meets up with Jorgen Vig Knudstorp the CEO of Danish toymaker and major international brand, Lego. They discuss today's business landscape and their secrets to success.
Read moreSibongile Sambo the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of SRS Aviation Ltd., the first 100 percent black female-owned aviation services company in South Africa, launched in 2004 introduces the integrated range private aviation services her company offers to South Africans and international clients including VIP Charter, tourist charter and helicopter services, to destinations around the world.
Read moreUche Pedro the founder of the massively successful BellaNaija a premier lifestyle, entertainment and fashion website in Africa discusses some of the latest trends shaping beauty and lifestyle issues for women in Nigeria.
Read moreUche Pedro, the founder of Bella Naija sits down for an interview with Isha Sesay from CNN.
Read moreSource: Voice of America
Featured in the United States as part of the Black History Month series, VOA's Diane Butts showcases Ethiopian entrepreneur Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu and her flair for shoes.
Read moresoulRebels founder, Bethlehem Alemu and YouGovStone founder, Carole Stone give advice and take questions on how to be an entrepreneur in this Special Session at the One Young World Summit 2013. The One Young World Summit 2013 took place in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Read moreWatch this video where BBC's George Alagiah features prominent Ethiopian entrepreneur Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu.
Read moreThis feature was played at the Gala Night for the 2011 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship, held in Nairobi. The Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship are sponsored by Legatum, the Omidyar Network, and Google, and this year's awards were selected by an elite group of judges, including Virgin Founder, Sir Richard Branson.
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Watch this video where Richard Branson tells the inspiring story of how he started Virgin as a 15 year old with just $200 given to him by his mother.
Read moreSource: Movers & Shakers | Published on May 14, 2013
Jenna Clifford Designs represents the apex of high fashion jewellery design and the epitome of rare quality and superlative craftsmanship. Established in 1992, the company has steadily grown its clientele and improved its profile to institute itself as a powerful force in the jewellery industry. The premium designed and handcrafted range of rings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets and many other outstanding products has attracted international appeal.
Read moreSource: CNBC Africa | Published on May 9, 2014
Women empowerment in Africa has still got a long way to go and the economic emancipation of women is a continuous effort. CNBC Africa speaks about gender empowerment to Essential Medicines analyst, Olajumoke Adekeye, fellow leading woman and CEO of Afroes Holdings, Anne Githuku-Shongwe and Ndidi Nwuneli, founder of Leap Africa.
Read moreSource: KTN News Morning Express | Published on 6 May 2014
Dr. Jennifer Riria, CEO Kenya Women Group talks with Sophia Wanuna of KTN Morning Express discussing women entrepreneurship in Kenya.
Read moreSource: Citizen News Kenya
Watch this video where Tabitha Kranjathe the amazing Kenyan entrepreneur who founded Koroche Breweries 15 years ago talks about her entrepreneurial journey - starting out as a small family hardware store to now running a massive brewery empire.
Read moreJacqueline Novogratz discusses her book The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World.
Read moreJacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen Fund, a non-profit global venture fund, discusses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of poverty.
Read moreJacqueline Novogratz, CEO and Founder of Acumen Fund, discusses impact investing and future developments.
Read moreJacqueline Novogratz applauds the world's heightened interest in Africa and poverty, but argues persuasively for a new approach.
Read moreSource: New York Forum Africa 2014 | May 24-26 | Libreville, Gabon
Tara Fela-Durotoye talks about her entrepreneurial journey as founder of House of Tara, the opportunities for her business going forward, and her views on entrepreneurship in Africa.
Read moreSource: Mosound Production | published on 15 April 2014
Dr. Jennifer Riria talks about the origins of Kenya Women Holding, its important role within Kenyan society, especially in empowering women, and her vision for growing KWFT to be the pride of Africa.
Read moreSource: Initiative for Global Development IGD | Published April 2, 2014
Susan Mashibe is IGD's inaugural Jennifer Potter Emerging Leaders Fellow. Here she discusses her entrepreneurial journey in Africa's growing aviation sector.
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