On August 16, 2024, the city of Naivasha in Kenya hosted a significant gathering of over 400 entrepreneurs and business leaders from across Africa and beyond. The BNI Convention, organized by BNI Kenya, brought together a diverse group of professionals eager to network, share insights and explore new strategies for …
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The fight continues for gender equality in entrepreneurship
The fight continues for gender equality in entrepreneurship getty Despite significant progress in recent decades, gender equality in entrepreneurship remains an elusive goal. Women have made remarkable strides, breaking into previously male-dominated industries and creating successful businesses that not only generate profit, but also drive social change. However, the journey …
UP graduate Robert Jordan Jr. triumphs through commitment and perseverance
MANILA, Philippines — After being recognized by CEO Insights Asia as one of the top alumni leaders of the University of the Philippines (UP), Robert Jordan Jr. received the Distinguished Alumni Award of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) in Social Entrepreneurship and Banking. Jordan’s high regard for …
Start-up failures rise by 60% as founders face hangover from boom years
Unlock Editor’s Digest for free FT editor Roula Khalaf selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. US start-up failures rose 60% in the past year as founders ran out of money raised during the 2021-2022 tech boom, threatening millions of jobs at venture-backed companies and risking a ripple effect …
Naomi Vowels’ AI platform givvable supports sustainable business practices globally
When Naomi Vowels and her sister Frances Atkins were both on maternity leave, they started a side hustle that has since expanded into a fast-growing company reaching global markets. At first, they set out to create personalized children’s books that were meant to be for their own children. But then, …