Latest Thoughts
Insights on innovation, venture building, product management, and digital transformation from my journey in the tech ecosystem.
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Africa Doesn’t Need More Startup Accelerators, It needs Venture Engines instead.
Photo by Austin Distel on UnsplashI’ve spent the better part of a decade inside the African innovation ecosystem co-founding startups, managing hubs,...
Remembering John Pombe Magufuli: The Day our product Hakiki Became Real
Photo by statehouse of TanzaniaThere are moments in a startup journey that feel almost unreal. When something you built to solve a problem suddenly s...
Your Core Business is a Dying Battery: Here is how to swap it before you stall.
In the Tanzanian and broader African business landscape, we often mistake dominance for permanence. Many dominant companies in Africa (Telcos, Banks,...
Unlocking the Potential of Startup Methodologies: A Game-Changer for Corporates Seeking Rapid…
Unlocking the Potential of Startup Methodologies: A Game-Changer for Corporates Seeking Rapid Innovation and Growth Photo by RDNE Stock project from ...
Building Exponential Innovation Ventures with AI in Low-Resource Markets
Photo by Edmond Dantès: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-group-of-people-having-conversation-while-sitting-near-the-wooden-table-8550655/Building scala...
Corporate innovation requires both doing different things and doing things differently.
Photo by Austin Distel on UnsplashIn today’s relentlessly evolving business landscape, the term ‘innovation’ echoes through boardrooms and strategy m...
Navigating the Corporate Innovation Dilemma: Innovating to look Innovative vs Innovating to create…
Navigating the Corporate Innovation Dilemma: Innovating to look Innovative vs Innovating to create Tangible Business Value. Photo by Jason Goodman on...
The Startup Misconception Hindering Innovation and Economic Growth in Developing Ecosystems.
Photo by Everett Bartels on UnsplashWhen many people hear the term “startup,” they often equate it with “early-stage business” or “small business.” T...
The One Startup Misconception Holding Corporates Back from True Innovation.
Photo by Pablo García Saldaña on UnsplashWhen many corporate leaders hear the term “startup,” they often equate it with “early-stage business” or “sm...
Becoming a highly-paid Software Developer Pt 2: Top devs are compensated beyond their working hours.
Photo by Walling on UnsplashIn the previous part of this series, I emphasized that businesses don’t just pay software developers for coding, but for ...