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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...
5 days ago4 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


Mark’s story on… growing a childhood curiosity into data-driven innovation
From the tender age of five, Mark's fascination with computers was undeniable. His mother, recognizing this early spark, actively sought...
Aug 74 min read


AI Helped Me Solve One of the Biggest Platform Headaches.
By Alan W One of the most frustrating challenges in platform/marketplace building? Users who sign up but then go silent. They browse once...
Aug 71 min read


Dave’s story on… harnessing technology to transform the educational experience
Growing up in Bunbury, Australia, Dave was raised by parents deeply involved in education whose influence would profoundly shape his...
Aug 64 min read


Picking the Right Platform/Marketplace Model — With Help from AI
By Alan W Not every platform or marketplace should look like Airbnb.Yet too many founders default to a model they think works — without...
Aug 42 min read


Hans’s story on… finding purpose in bridging divides for Africa's diaspora
Hans traces the origins of discovering his purpose to a pivotal childhood moment: seeing a banker help his mother with her mortgage...
Aug 14 min read
Sasha :: Brand Management & Social Strategy
Helping brands to cut through the noise and speak with purpose. Helping emerging and established brands craft clear, creative strategies...
Jul 311 min read


Dean’s story on… on building a legacy of entrepreneurship through digital empowerment in Africa
Entrepreneurship runs deep in Dean's family, a path set down through the generations, informing a powerful blueprint for resourceful,...
Jul 294 min read


Leopold’s story on… building hope from classroom struggles to educational innovation
Growing up in Malawi where Leopold's parents served as missionaries, their example of service and community upliftment planted the seed...
Jul 254 min read
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