Product Management & Marketing, Precious Aigbe [📸 Author] In this heartfelt and inspiring reflection, Precious Aigbe shares his journey from an unexpected layoff to launching Lancity — a new learning platform designed to help immigrants pass the CELPIP exam with confidence. Drawing on his experience in digital marketing, education, and community-building, Precious turns a season of uncertainty into a powerful mission to serve others. His story is a reminder that sometimes, the greatest opportunities are already in our hands — waiting to be built into something extraordinary. I was laid off from a job I truly loved.Not because I underperformed.Not…
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Seed Investor and Venture Partner, Patricia Sink 📸 [Author] Startups are supposed to be messy — but some messes are just plain inexcusable. In this brutally honest (and darkly funny) piece, Patricia Sink (Seed Investor, Venture Partner) calls out the kinds of startup behaviours that make even the most seasoned founder want to scream into the void. If you’ve ever nodded along to a pitch about “no competitors” or watched a team spend more time perfecting a logo than talking to users, this piece is for you. But, fair warning: it’s sharp, it’s direct, and if it stings a little……
(L-R) So Fresh founders, Olagoke and Abimbola Balogun From a 30sqm space and a single staff member to a nationwide movement for healthy living—The 15-year journey of So Fresh is a true masterclass in vision, grit, and growth. 🚀 Founded in 2010 by Olagoke and Abimbola Balogun, So Fresh, Nigeria’s leading healthy food chain, has experienced remarkable growth since inception, consistently serving up a diverse menu of fresh, nutrient-rich meals that include salads, juices, smoothies, wraps, and parfaits. Says Olagoke Balogun: 2010 – 2025Started with just a dream, 1 staff, and a tiny 30sqm space.Now?✅ 12 locations across 5 states✅…
Guillermo Flor – Venture Capital Investor @ GoHub Ventures [📸 Author] If you’re gearing up to raise capital for your startup, Guillermo Flor just dropped a goldmine. Whether you’re looking for investors, refining your pitch, or building a killer data room, this is the ultimate resource roundup you need.👇 From curated lists of family offices and angel investors to top accelerators, pitch decks, and templates VCs actually love—this post has everything to give your fundraising strategy a serious edge. Dive in! 💰🚀💰The Family Office ListA curated list of 1,000 active family offices investing in Startups worldwideLink: https://lnkd.in/dyCUa3Dd💰The Angel Investor List1,000…
On the speaker line-up – Nikki Mbengashe (CEO, Postbank) [Johannesburg, South Africa] — The 21st Edition of the Connected Banking Summit & Innovation Excellence Awards 2025 – Southern Africa is set to take place on May 21, 2025, in Johannesburg. This premier gathering will bring together key players from banking, financial services, and fintech to reimagine the future of finance across Southern Africa. Under the theme “Shaping the Future of Banking in Southern Africa: Innovation, Connectivity, and Financial Resilience,” the summit will explore the region’s accelerating digital transformation. It will delve into critical challenges such as financial inclusion, cybersecurity, and…
Tom Pestridge is a senior marketing leader, fractional CMO and agency owner with 15 Years experience. Over the past several years, he has scaled two businesses to £7m+ revenue through digital marketing. Most recently Tom has been focusing on driving growth for start-ups and scaleups, and optimising SaaS product strategies for maximum impact [📸 Author] The 9 major neuromarketing concepts you MUST know 1. The Framing Effect↳ How you phrase something changes how people perceive it. 2. The Affordability Illusion↳ Breaking down a large number into smaller amounts makes it seem more reasonable. 3. The Rule of 3↳ People almost…
Three days of nonstop networking, bold conversations, and powerful connections across every hall. At GITEX AFRICA 2025, startups met their future partners, investors discovered new markets, and ideas turned into real opportunities. Every moment was a chance to build something bigger, and the continent’s tech ecosystem just got stronger. GITEX Africa2026 promises to be more expansive, bolder, and even more connected. Be sure to watch out for Numeris Media’s upcoming video highlights, which will unveil the ingenuity of eight startups who you may never have heard of, but who are poised to shape Africa’s technological future in ways you might…
Rabat, Morocco – 11 April, 2025/ Morocco will once again play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s digital landscape. As the country continues to develop as a tech-driven hub, it has become a regional reference for the continent’s recognition as global force in technology – with innovation and AI at its core. That was the message delivered by a panel of speakers during the GITEX AFRICA Morocco 2025 press conference in Rabat, ahead of the continent’s largest tech and startup event opening in Marrakech from 14-16 April 2025. With a focus on powering Africa’s innovation-driven future, the event is held…
🎥 Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson The health and well-being of women are not niche concerns, but rather fundamental pillars upon which thriving societies and economies are built. Recognising this crucial reality, the Banking on Women’s Health Conference 2025 offers a vital platform to address the everyday health needs of half the global population. Says conference convener, Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson (Founder & CEO, Healthtracka): I want to officially invite you to the Banking on Women’s Health Conference 2025.Women’s Health is not a trend, it’s the everyday reality of half the population.Banking on Women’s Health Conference is the annual platform for policymakers, healthcare providers, researchers,…
📸Author Julian Weisser (CEO & Co-Founder, ODF) argues that the prevailing narrative in the investment world often undervalues solo founders, despite the demonstrable evidence to the contrary. Weisser’s piece signals a shift in this perspective, marking a clear move to champion and empower the often-underestimated potential of those building alone. 🎥 Julian Weisser Solo founders are underestimated.Despite solo-founded companies like Midjourney, Vercel and ODF startups like Loyal, Pave, and Settle proving the model works, many investors continue to push founders to find co-founders before taking them seriously.We’re changing that narrative — starting today.We’re launching two initiatives to help encourage and…