"What is the cost of not daring? What is the cost of not trying?"
- Jacqueline Novogratz founded and leads Acumen, a non-profit organisation that takes a businesslike approach to improving the lives of the poor. Read her profile here.
Read moreVideo: Strength of a Woman - Interview with Tabitha Karanja
Source: 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 moreVideo: Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO and founder of Acumen Fund shares her blue sweater story
Jacqueline Novogratz discusses her book The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World.
Read moreVideo: Power In Our Interconnectedness: Jacqueline Novogratz at TEDxEuston
Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen Fund, a non-profit global venture fund, discusses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of poverty.
Read moreVideo: Jacqueline Novogratz, Acumen Fund - Impact Investing and Future Developments
Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO and Founder of Acumen Fund, discusses impact investing and future developments.
Read moreVideo: Jacqueline Novogratz: Investing in Africa's own solutions
Jacqueline Novogratz applauds the world's heightened interest in Africa and poverty, but argues persuasively for a new approach.
Read moreOpportunities Of Entrepreneurship Are Much More In The Creative Sector – Tara
Source: National Institute for Cultural Orientation, Nigeria | published 25 April 2014
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Creative Director of Nigeria’s most popular and versatile make-up artistes, body adornment and beauty products experts, House of Tara International, Mrs. Tara Fela-Durotoye, has reiterated the need for creativity among youths and school children as a means of transforming Nigeria's economy and creating jobs. She gave this charge on Tuesday, 22nd April, 2014, during the formal opening ceremony of the 2014 National Creativity Week organised recently in Abuja.
Read moreVideo: Tara Fela-Durotoye talks entrepreneurship at the New York Forum Africa 2014
Source: 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 moreDorcas Muthoni inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame
Dorcas Muthoni, a leading African woman entrepreneur and computer scientist and CEO and founder of OPENWORLD LTD has been inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame.
Dorcas founded the software company OPENWORLD at the age of 24 and is now a leading e-Government and Business Software Services firm in the Eastern Africa region.
Read moreThis Is Juliana Rotich & She Might Just Change the World Through Tech!
Juliana Rotich, co-founder and executive director of Ushahidi
Source: Konnect Africa, April 16, 2014 by Jennifer Nkem-Eneanya
This article covers Juliana Rotich's business background and the many companies and projects that this energetic and multi-talented social and tech-preneur is engaged with.
Read moreVideo: Dr. Jennifer Riria shares her vision for growing KWH to be the pride of Africa
Source: 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 moreVideo: Susan Mashibe talks about her entrepreneurial journey in aviation
Source: 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.
Read moreVideo: DEOLA - the designer, woman & mother
Source: SPICE TV, published on Mar 31, 2014
SPICE TV Celebrates Mothers in Fashion as veteran designer Deola Sagoe marks 25 years in the industry. In honour of Mother's Day and after a month celebrating 'Mothers in Fashion', SPICE TV brings you a tribute to Deola Sagoe -- the designer, the woman and mother, as you've never seen her before. In an intimate, exclusive interview detailing the designer's move to rebrand her label from Deola Sagoe to Deola, her work, achievements and her inspirations, Deola shares on her Mother, children and motherhood itself, giving insight into the icon's inner circle.
Read moreVideo: Lydia Hakizimana talks about how she started her book business Drakkar Limited
VIDEO: Ally Angula - The power of the dream
Ally Angula is Group Managing Director and Chief Strategist at Leap Investment Namibia Group. Ally by profession is a Chartered Accountant and serves on various corporate Boards as a non-exeuctive Director. She firmly believe in the power of entrepreneurship and DREAMING BIG! She launched the "Dream Namibia Launchpad" which is an initiative aimed at providing business plan critique advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and business start-ups.
Read moreNkendilim Begho listed by Forbes as one of '10 Female Tech Founders To Watch In Africa'
Source: Forbes.com | published 3/25/2014
In Africa’s burgeoning, male-dominated tech scene, women remain largely underrepresented. Yet there is a tiny handful of incredible women who are launching and building successful, innovative tech companies that are upending industries, setting new standards and earning their place at the cool table. These women create and innovate, exploiting ideas, products and services to produce dynamic businesses. Nkendilim Begho is listed as one of these pioneering women.
Read moreInterview: Deola Sagoe at New York Fashion Week celebrates 25 years in fashion
Source: Okay Africa, published March 2014
If you were to ask people in the know to name their top fashion designers of African descent, we know for fact that Deola Sagoe would come up. Originally from Nigeria, Sagoe has been in the industry for the past 25 years and keep shining in the international fashion limelight. A true visionary, she stands out with her strong signature designs, elegance and attitude. Last Sunday, Deola Sagoe unveiled new pieces from her Fall/Winter 14 collection in a bright, beautiful set-up at New York Fashion Week. We caught up with her a day prior to the show, during casting, to have a chat with her ....
Read moreJuliana Rotich features on Fortune's list of 'World's 50 Greatest Leaders'
Juliana Rotich, co-founder and executive director of Ushahidi
Source: Fortune Magazine, March 20, 2014
In an era that feels starved for leadership, Fortune Magazine has developed a list of men and women who will inspire you — some famous, others little known, all of them energizing their followers and making the world better place. Juliana Rotich is included on the list.
Read the full Fortune 'World's 50 Greatest Leaders List' here.
Read moreTo support Africa's rise, support Africa's women
Source: Devex | By Susan Mashibe | 13 March 2014
From government officials to corporate leaders to philanthropists, the hot topic on everyone’s mind today is supporting the rise of Africa. But as we pour over population projections and examine different drivers of economic growth, too often, we neglect 50 percent of Africa’s population. How can we expect to support the rise of all of Africa, when we’re only supporting half the population?
Read moreJulian Omalla nominated as a finalist in the 2014 EY Eastern Africa Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Source: TechMoran | March 13, 2014
EY today announced the finalists of the Eastern Africa Chapter of the Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Awards (EOYA). The Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Awards recognize entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence in areas of entrepreneurial spirit, financial performance, strategic direction, community or global impact, innovation and personal integrity. Julian Omalla has been nominated in the Emerging Entrepreneur Category.
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