How WhatsApp Became a $19 Billion Company Without a Traditional Business Model
Source: CostVerse YouTube In the technology industry, success is often measured by revenue, advertising, valuations and profitability. But WhatsApp presents…
Want to Get Rich Build a Company Someone Would Want to Buy
There is a piece of business advice that sounds simple: If you want to become wealthy, build a company and…
Ghana – John Dramani Mahama Outlines Ghana’s Vision for a More Self-Reliant Africa
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has outlined an ambitious vision for Ghana and Africa, touching on regional security, economic sovereignty,…
Don’t Always Wait for the Market to Tell You What It Needs
There is a popular belief in business that you should first ask the market what it wants and then build…
Twitter Almost Bought Instagram
In April 2012, Facebook made a decision that would become one of the most significant acquisitions in the history of…
Kodak and The Digital Camera What Businesses Can Learn About Disruption
For decades, Kodak was one of the most recognizable names in photography. Its yellow-and-red branding was familiar around the world,…
Nigeria – Sharon Ademefun On Building Her Own Legacy Beyond the Famous Family Name
Source: Morayo Afolabi Brown Sharon Ademefun is a woman who has built a life at the intersection of family, entrepreneurship,…
Understanding the Stages of Heart Failure
Heart failure is a serious medical condition, but the term “heart failure” does not mean that the heart has stopped…
Nigeria – Why Aliko Dangote Built a Refinery in Nigeria
From overcoming years of setbacks to establishing one of the world’s largest refineries, Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote shares his vision…
Ghana – The Story of Sue Eyram Kumah-Boateng
For Sue Eyram Kumah-Boateng, jewellery is more than an accessory. It is a combination of art, craftsmanship, technical skill and…