Tag: Entrepreneurship

Are these Accelerator programs wasting African startups time?

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Are these Accelerator programs wasting African startups time?

This article was sparked by a thought-provoking LinkedIn post from Victor Asemota, where he delves into the phenomenon of African startups being caught in a seemingly endless loop of acceleration. It’s like watching a hamster on a wheel, except the hamster is a startup, and the wheel is the myriad of accelerator programs out there. Victor’s musings were in the context Visa acceleration program, where he noted that the startups involved were already so seasoned in the accelerator circuit that another round seemed more like a victory lap than a necessity

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 Why Your Dream Job Doesn’t Exist Yet: The Secret to Crafting Your Own Career

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Who said you have to follow a traditional career path to be successful? In today’s rapidly evolving world, the concept of a “career” is no longer confined to a single job title or industry. Just like Dr. Sanjay Gupta, John Grisham, and Charles Michael, you too can redefine what a career means to you. In this blog post, we’ll explore how you can break the mold and turn your unique blend of skills into a novel career path.

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The Risks and Rewards of Building a Strong Personal Brand: Navigating Professional Jealousy

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Building a strong and visible reputation and personal brand is essential for career growth. However, it comes with inherent risks, one of which is professional jealousy. If you’re always winning and always visible, you may breed resentment among those around you. How can you mitigate these risks while continuing to grow your personal brand?

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