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Kamogelo’s story on… a mission to revive indigenous superfoods from Botswana’s garden to the world’s table
Growing up as one of six children in Botswana, Kamogelo discovered her calling early - in the dirt of her backyard garden, where she'd spend hours experimenting and nurturing whatever she could grow. Agriculture was mandatory at school, a subject most students endured rather than enjoyed. But for Kamogelo, it was sacred ground where she could do what she loved most. She tended to her spinach, beans, and onions with care that made hers stand out among all the others. This was
Nov 264 min read


Nicki’s story on… shaking up stale categories with the future of fun, flavour & innovation
Nicki discovered her passion for food in her grandmother's kitchen in Zimbabwe. Cooking, baking, and experimenting with food were the threads running through her childhood. Yet everyone saw her as the opera singer. She knew differently. Food was her future, not the stage and to many people's surprise, she took the unexpected path: food science, nutrition and dietetics followed by a postgraduate in education. It was, however, her part-time work as a student where she got her r
Nov 34 min read


AI as a Teammate → Why Specs & Context Matter
By Alan W AI is changing how we build, code, and design. But here’s the catch: it’s not just about speed or automation. From my own...
Oct 31 min read


Solving Hidden Challenges Builds Trust
By Alan W One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned as a platform founder and advisor is this: Your sellers will quietly reveal the...
Sep 231 min read


Refilwe’s story on… combating energy poverty with purpose and passion
Refilwe’s early childhood experiences deeply influenced the mission she would eventually pursue. Witnessing domestic abuse, she saw her...
Sep 174 min read


Here are a few ways I’m seeing AI shift things for Platforms/Marketplaces.
By Alan W Emerging Innovations in Marketplaces: AI as Foundational Infrastructure. AI isn’t just an add-on anymore. It’s becoming...
Sep 91 min read


Isaac’s story on… building a career development ecosystem for Africa
Isaac describes his journey as the shedding of various identities, each of which has shaped him into the founder and leader he is today....
Sep 84 min read


Network Effects for Every Business: How AI Accelerates the Loops
By Alan W Most people think network effects are only for giant platforms like Uber, Airbnb, or LinkedIn. But the truth is: network...
Sep 22 min read


Apiwe’s story on… the gift of bridging educational divides
Apiwe’s arrival into the world unmistakably marked the beginning of her remarkable journey. Despite her parents securing the only car...
Aug 264 min read


AI Isn’t Just About the Product – It’s About the Business Behind It
By Alan W When founders think about AI, the focus is usually on the product side — recommendation engines, smarter search, dynamic...
Aug 201 min read
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