Entrepreneurship

10 culinary tips for building a successful startup team in 2015

If you don’t like the heat, stay out the kitchen. The saying comes from the world of politics, but applies just as strongly to…

5 savvy podcasts you should listen while building a winning startup

It’s holiday time (for most of you at least), which means that you should sit back, relax and let advice and conversations seep into…

Agreed to be on the board of your friend’s startup? Here’s what you need to know

A friend or acquaintance approaches you to be ‘on the board’ of his or her new company, to give input or guidance. You happily…

2014 was as good for early stage startups as it was for established players

Things are looking good for the African startup space. We’ve already revealed how much established players, especially in the ecommerce space, have benefited from…

Centre for Entrepreneurship hopes to eradicate poverty in Mpumalanga

A new Centre for Entrepreneurship is being set up in Mpumalanga, South Africa in an effort to foster business activity and overcome poverty in…

Just how badly does your startup need that investment?

Quora raises millions (both dollars and questions). Facebook buys WhatsApp for billions. Uber gets another trillion in investment and is now “worth” a quintillion….

Dragons’ Den SA episode 12: going out with a bang

The first season of Dragons’ Den SA is over. Throughout its course, the dragons have given away millions, laughed some horrendous ideas out of…

10 lessons for tech startups

Having been involved in a number of web and tech startups from Vottle.com to a VoIP mobile startup under the auspices of Internet Solutions’…

Rebooting innovation in South Africa

Since I became the United States Ambassador to South Africa last October, I have met truly inspiring South Africans with great ideas almost every day. I…

Can entrepreneurs thrive in corporate settings?

Does working for a company preclude an individual from being an entrepreneur? Most certainly not; indeed, some of the best innovations and developments are…

Opening speech @ #SiliconCape

Here is the text of the speech I gave at the opening of Silicon Cape in Camps Bay. I’m not alone in saying that…

A short word on innovation

Innovation in a business context is one of the most misunderstood concepts around. I have to admit that I’ve misunderstood it for most of…

The surprising science of motivation

Fascinating TED talk on what motivates people in companies, challenging traditional notions of management. Very relevant to many online companies who are looking at…

Sequoia Capital on startups and the economic downturn

This presentation from famous Silicon Valley Venture Capital firm, Sequoia Capital, is a must-see. It explains the effects of the economic downturn on venture…

TikTok Tightens the Reins: New Parental Controls and Digital Well-Being Tools Rolled Out

The Top Five AI Tools to Supercharge Your Workflow in 2025

Mobile World Congress 2025: A Glimpse into the Hyperconnected Future

Mastering Financial Navigation for Securing the Perfect Loan

Injini Accelerates EdTech Revolution in SA with New Mastercard Foundation Fellowship Cohort

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

G63 AMG is a better build with Grabber AT3s

Lucid CEO becomes strategic advisor

Golf 8.5 update with lots of Life