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Medium · Startup 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
The Two Types of Startups to Invest in: A Framework for 2026 and Beyond
More or Less is one of the best podcasts to get the zeitgeist of Silicon Valley. I really enjoyed this specific episode as they talked… Continue reading on Medi
Stop Spinning Your Wheels — This Bundle Gives You the Roadmap Every Entrepreneur Needs
Medium · Startup 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Stop Spinning Your Wheels — This Bundle Gives You the Roadmap Every Entrepreneur Needs
There’s a particular kind of frustration that comes with having a business idea you believe in but not knowing where to start. Continue reading on Medium »
World’s Most Intelligent Woman Becomes the World’s Richest
Medium · Programming 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
World’s Most Intelligent Woman Becomes the World’s Richest
Dr. Jessie Lynn, Ph.D. — Receives Wealth Trust for the first Self-Funded, Governed Economy. Continue reading on Jasira Intelligence™ Press Room »
How to Track Agency Profitability (Without Spreadsheets)
Medium · Startup 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
How to Track Agency Profitability (Without Spreadsheets)
Most agencies track revenue, but very few know which clients are actually profitable. Continue reading on Medium »
👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Zenith Bank is now in Kenya
TechCabal 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Zenith Bank is now in Kenya
In today's edition: Zenith Bank acquires Kenya’s Paramount Bank || Changes at KRA || GTCO’s HabariPay grows profit || Nigeria's tax collection in Q4 2025
Techpoint Africa 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
This startup is building access to global work from Africa
By integrating job distribution, digital commerce, and research tools into one ecosystem, the startup is bridging the gap in Africa's talent ecosystem.
TechCrunch AI 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Final 3 days to save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass
Save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until April 10, 11:59 p.m. PT. Secure your spot at the center of the tech ecosystem. Register here.
Jessica Hope built Wimbart quietly, then let the work speak loudly
TechCabal 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Jessica Hope built Wimbart quietly, then let the work speak loudly
There is a composed, almost effortless stillness to her, even after a decade navigating the high-stakes world of public relations (PR).
How Forbes Selected The New Ivies For 2026, Our Third Annual List
Forbes Innovation 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
How Forbes Selected The New Ivies For 2026, Our Third Annual List
Test scores and C-suite ratings both play a crucial role in our hunt for the most employer-friendly schools.
Techpoint Africa 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Madica backs three startups, launches fundraising guide for first-time founders
Madica has invested $600,000 in funding to three African startups, while also unveiling a new fundraising guide aimed at helping early-stage founders navigate p
TechCabal 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
MTN awards Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola $335,000 in performance shares
MTN Group has awarded its Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola, performance shares worth approximately ₦463.7 million ($336,000)
Lowering Healthcare Costs Without A Disastrous Government-Run Model
Forbes Innovation 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Lowering Healthcare Costs Without A Disastrous Government-Run Model
The right prescription for our healthcare ills is free markets, not more government.
TechCabal 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Madica grows portfolio with $600,000 investment in three African startups
Madica's approach pairs funding with an 18-month structured program including mentorship, executive coaching, and two fully funded immersion trips.
AirHub raises €4.4M from Keen Venture Partners to scale drone operations software
The Next Web AI 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
AirHub raises €4.4M from Keen Venture Partners to scale drone operations software
The Dutch company, founded in 2016, has grown from a €1M seed in 2024 to a €4.4M follow-on as government and security operators accelerate drone fleet deploymen
African startups raised over $700M in Q1 2026
TechCabal 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
African startups raised over $700M in Q1 2026
Explore the African tech funding in Q1 2026. With $711M raised, see how Fintech and Energy led the market while M&A activity reached new highs.
GITEX Africa is no longer about who shows up, but what they leave with
TechCabal 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
GITEX Africa is no longer about who shows up, but what they leave with
GITEX Africa started yesterday, and it did not feel like another “Africa Rising” conference.
The Verge 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
GoPro is cutting 23 percent of its workforce
GoPro has announced plans to cut nearly a quarter of its workforce in an effort to return to profitability, after struggling with increased competition and decl
Vibe Decay: A Field Guide to How Projects Actually Die
Hackernoon 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Vibe Decay: A Field Guide to How Projects Actually Die
Vibe decay originates in the gap between expectations and reality — but not the kind of gap that gets talked about in post-mortems. Founders build with a mental
Techpoint Africa 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
South East Nigeria is banking on startups to boost the economy
The South East Development Commission is betting on startups, infrastructure, and private capital to grow the region into a $200 billion economy. However, execu
Taiwan’s Acer Gadget Takes 30% Stake In Plugable Technologies
Forbes Innovation 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Taiwan’s Acer Gadget Takes 30% Stake In Plugable Technologies
Plugable says the deal announced today will let it plug into Acer Gadget's global product development and supply chain resources to bring products to market mor
TechCrunch AI 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
4 days left to save close to $500 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes
Four days left to save up to $482 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket. These low rates will disappear on April 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now.
3 Ways Ambition (And Peace) Drive Smarter Business Decisions
Forbes Innovation 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
3 Ways Ambition (And Peace) Drive Smarter Business Decisions
Balancing ambition with inner peace helps entrepreneurs make smarter, healthier and more focused business decisions. Here are three ways and what action steps t
BYD Profit Slips But European Sales Onslaught Gathers Pace
Forbes Innovation 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
BYD Profit Slips But European Sales Onslaught Gathers Pace
China’s BYD suffered a rare setback last year when its earnings fell nearly 20%, but Europe remains a prime target.
Techpoint Africa 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
DYQUE Energy launches Mega Dealership Programme to unlock billion-naira solar projects
DYQUE Energy unveiled its Mega Dealership Programme at its 2026 Business Summit in Lagos, committing ₦500m in marketing and ₦300m in dealer incentives to accele
Adweek 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 1w ago
Emma Grede Built a Multibillion-Dollar Brand Empire by Starting With Herself
After years shaping brands like Skims behind the scenes, Emma Grede has stepped into the spotlight as a podcaster, creator, and now author.
Bolt expands its Hopp ride-hailing brand into Canadian corporate travel
The Next Web AI 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Bolt expands its Hopp ride-hailing brand into Canadian corporate travel
A year after its consumer launch in Toronto, Bolt’s North American brand Hopp has introduced a corporate mobility product targeting finance teams frustrated by
TechCrunch AI 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Ticket savings of up to $500 this week for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Starting today, you have 5 days to save nearly $500 on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. This offer disappears Friday, April 10, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Registe
Centene Latest Health Insurer To Shakeup Management Ranks
Forbes Innovation 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Centene Latest Health Insurer To Shakeup Management Ranks
Centene is bolstering its management team by creating two new senior executive positions as health insurers battle higher costs and new policies at the federal
TechCabal 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
SMC DAO acquires Nigerian crypto startup Bread Africa in six-figure deal
The deal adds to a growing list of acquisitions among local crypto startups and reflects the steady consolidation underway in Nigeria’s digital asset ecosystem.
TechCabal 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Kenya pours fresh $26.1 million into long-delayed Nairobi tech hub
The project has received an additional KES 3.4 billion ($26.1 million), pushing its total cost to KES 8.56 billion ($65.9 million), about 57% higher than the or
More deals, less cash: Africa’s exit problem
TechCabal 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
More deals, less cash: Africa’s exit problem
Cet article est aussi disponible en français First published 05 April, 2026 More deals, less cash: Africa’s exit problem Image: Geekwire There is a saying you h
Digital Project Abandonment Crisis: Deadweight Loss in Plain Sight
Hackernoon 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Digital Project Abandonment Crisis: Deadweight Loss in Plain Sight
The most cited figure in startup failure research comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: roughly 20% of businesses fail in their first year, and about
Techpoint Africa 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
How this Nigerian lady went from studying communication to starting as a secretary. Now, she’s an executive at a logistics company
In this edition of After Hours, we follow Theresa Nwaubani and her gradual rise from an administrative role to an executive at Enviable Group.
Recap: Europe’s top funding rounds this week (30 March – 5 April)
The Next Web AI 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Recap: Europe’s top funding rounds this week (30 March – 5 April)
A week bookended by Mistral’s $830 million debt raise and a €1.1 million workpod pre-seed is a useful reminder of how wide the band of European ambition now run
The Beginning Of The End For Fossil Fuels Can Start In Colombia
Forbes Innovation 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
The Beginning Of The End For Fossil Fuels Can Start In Colombia
The first ever Transition Away From Fossil Fuels Conference is taking place in Colombia
The Verge 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Despite EV headwinds, Rivian’s sales are up
It's rough out there for the pure EV companies, but despite all the challenges, Rivian says its on target for a historic year. Ahead of the launch of the compan
The Verge 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Uber expands its $4,000 ‘Go Electric’ grant to drivers nationwide
Since last year, Uber has been offering drivers in a handful of locations - California, Colorado, Massachusetts and New York City - $4,000 to swap their gas guz
SpaceX just filed for the largest IPO in history. The conflicts of interest are staggering.
The Next Web AI 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
SpaceX just filed for the largest IPO in history. The conflicts of interest are staggering.
SpaceX has confidentially filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission to sell shares to the public, according to multiple sources familiar with
Legora just hit $100 million in revenue. It took 18 months.
The Next Web AI 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Legora just hit $100 million in revenue. It took 18 months.
Eighteen months ago, Legora was a Stockholm startup with a handful of law-firm clients and roughly $1 million in annual recurring revenue. On Tuesday, the compa
Geely says it will stop building factories and start borrowing everyone else’s instead
The Next Web AI 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Geely says it will stop building factories and start borrowing everyone else’s instead
Li Shufu, the billionaire chairman of Geely Holding Group and the man who bought Volvo Cars from Ford for $1.8 billion in 2010, has arrived at a conclusion that
TechCrunch AI 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Less than a month: StrictlyVC San Francisco brings leaders from TDK Ventures, Replit, and more together
StrictlyVC San Francisco brings leaders from TDK Ventures, Replit, and more together on April 30. Space is limited. Register here for your pass.
TechCabal 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
TechCabal: Four-point-oh
Over the last few years, the African tech ecosystem has been moving at a pace that feels almost contradictory: consolidation at the centre and new ideas flicker
The Verge 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
SpaceX reportedly files for IPO but it’s keeping the numbers secret (for now)
What's expected to be the biggest IPO in human history is reportedly underway. SpaceX has filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange
Satellites For Everyone: Cando Solar’s Big Bet On Lightweight Energy
Forbes Innovation 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Satellites For Everyone: Cando Solar’s Big Bet On Lightweight Energy
What if everyone can have a satellite?For decades, solar innovation has been measured in better performance per square meter. But this startup is starting to br
Metafuels wins €1.92M Dutch grant to advance its Rotterdam e-SAF plant
The Next Web AI 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Metafuels wins €1.92M Dutch grant to advance its Rotterdam e-SAF plant
The Swiss startup’s Turbe project at the Evos terminal in the Port of Rotterdam will be the first commercial deployment of its aerobrew methanol-to-jet technolo
How To Calculate Tokenization Costs: Real MVP Budget Across Legal, Tech & Operations
Hackernoon 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
How To Calculate Tokenization Costs: Real MVP Budget Across Legal, Tech & Operations
Tokenization isn’t “launch a token and money flows.” It’s a full project that combines the asset itself, a solid legal framework, the technical platform, and an
Billionaire VC Doug Leone Back Investing At Sequoia In Chairman Role
Forbes Innovation 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
Billionaire VC Doug Leone Back Investing At Sequoia In Chairman Role
Three years after his official retirement, the Midas List investor is back as a partner making active investments at the blue chip Silicon Valley fund.
ZDNet 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ⚡ AI Lesson 2w ago
I've tracked Apple for nearly 50 years: How a garage rebel became a multitrillion-dollar empire
Opinion: On Apple's 50th anniversary, here's a look at what the company gained - and lost - on its journey from a tech geeks' dream to a luxury device brand.