Effective waste management in African cities is a critical topic. Poor sanitation is leading to waste in our water bodies and streets. Urbanization seems to do even more harm as…
Tag: innovation
What Tech Innovation Really Means Beyond the Big Headlines
Technological innovations are of great help to businesses, especially start-ups. They mainly increase productivity and make the work process efficient. Startups in emerging markets make big headlines when reporting their…
Innovation in Emerging Markets: A New Perspective
This episode is all about Innovation in Emerging Markets!
Here is my chat with Alex Lazarow, author of the book Out-Innovate: How Global Entrepreneurs – from Delhi to Detroit – Are Rewriting the Rules of Silicon Valley.
We talked about why emerging markets took over Silicon valley in tech innovation, why being a “camel startup” is sometimes better than an unicorn startup, what means to be a disruption and a creator in emerging markets.
Brazilian e-commerce is booming! Is your online shop ready for “samba”?
If you work with international e-commerce, you must have heard that Brazil is the next online powerhouse. The current growth in the number of smartphones has opened up a world…
Why eCommerce in Africa hasn’t caught on and what webshops can do about that
I have attended several tech events where they invite so-called gurus and experts to explain the digital landscape in Africa, but I have never been satisfied with any of their…
This Is How China Is Feeding Itself
While there is much ado about China’s not-so-subtle efforts in the South China Sea to expand its borders, and to attain a level of influence that extends far beyond its…
A brief look at Brazil’s fintech scene
I’ve always had a fascination with Brazil which started at an early age from seeing their amazing squad from France ’98 to learning about the country in a Year 8…
Rwanda: The Challenges of Social Innovation Delivery in Emerging Markets
Recently, I attended a startup accelerator pitch competition in Kigali where 10 teams pitched business solutions to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) challenges faced by Rwandan youth. The top four…
How eHealth is revolutionazing healthcare in Emerging Markets
Emerging markets have often struggled with proper education and information, especially as regards basic healthcare knowledge for the main part of the population. Eyeing that gap, Google has made a…
Interview: Why Brazil is worth the risk for entrepreneurs
Solo entrepreneur Rolf Kenmo explains why Brazil is worth the risk and why slipping on a banana peel is a good thing in Sweden
