Young Entrepreneurs

Meet the young entrepreneur behind Vmedkit, the Nigerian startup backed by Facebook

At just 22 years old, Nigerian Emmanuel Okon is one of a few African innovators who’s founded a startup that’s gone on to get…

Quality of entrepreneurs in Anzisha Prize is up ‘tenfold’ – initiative’s deputy director

In its nine years the Anzisha Prize has got better at scouting for top young entrepreneurs — and in so doing the initiative has…

Here’s what SA’s top student entrepreneurs are planning for their startups in 2020

As 2019 races to an end most of us have started scheming what we want to do next year. A 2015 study by Brian…

Winning business awards helps provide traction, publicity for student entrepreneurs

From gaining traction and publicity, to getting new clients, the inaugural edition of South Africa’s EDHE National Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition finals have given prizewinners…

Winning business awards helps provide traction, publicity for student entrepreneurs

From gaining traction and publicity, to getting new clients, the inaugural edition of South Africa’s EDHE National Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition finals have given prizewinners…

Looking to enter school or university business competitions? Try these

For some experts, like ThreeArrows Impact Partner founder and partner Sawa Nakagawa, pitching competitions are a great way to gain experience presenting to investors….

Is Africa’s education curriculum too rigid to support young entrepreneurs?

Is the education curriculum currently in use in schools across Africa too rigid to support aspirant young entrepreneurs? About 35 participants at an Anzisha…

21-year-old Congolese entrepreneur Yannick Kimanuka wins $25k in 2019 Anzisha Prize

Yannick Kimanuka, a 21-year-old Congolese entrepreneur, has emerged the winner of the 2019 Anzisha Prize, walking away with $25 000 in funding. Kimanuka (pictured…

The Anzisha Prize seeks to fundamentally and significantly increase the number of job generative entrepreneurs in Africa, and is a partnership between African Leadership Academy and Mastercard Foundation. Through Ventureburn, they hope to share inspirational and relatable stories of very young (15 to 22 year old) African entrepreneurs and the people that support them. [learn more]

ALA alumni, Anzisha Fellows set to benefit from $500k Young Entrepreneurs Fund

African Leadership Academy (ALA) alumni, Anzisha Fellows and individuals who have participated in any of ALA’s programmes are set to benefit from a $500…

Tips from four young African entrepreneurs on running startups

Running a business, no matter how old you are, is no easy feat. As an entrepreneur not only do you have to deal with…

People thought award winning entrepreneur was ‘crazy’ when he started business

Would you still pursue an innovative business idea if those in your community thought you were crazy to try? This is exactly what a…

Award has helped give social enterprise wider recognition says former refugee

Before she arrived at Kyaka II at the age of nine, former Rwandan refugee Vanessa Ishimwe had a “wonderful life”. After fleeing Rwanda with…

Here’s how Uganda’s RideLink grew its revenue by pivoting from a B2C to B2B model

A pivot from a business-to-consumer (B2C) to a business-to-business (B2B) model helped Ugandan on-demand transport service RideLink grow its revenue says founder and head…

‘To achieve Anzisha Scenario, Africa must improve its education system’

Policy change in education is key to achieving the vision encapsulated by the Anzisha Scenarios, says Hustler Academy founder Sbu Leope. The Anzisha Scenarios…

Looking for grant funding? Get a lawyer to read that agreement

Very young entrepreneurs who get offered grant funding should consult with a lawyer before signing anything, advises Chanzo Capital managing partner and Angel Fair…

Crucial that we pursue the Anzisha Scenario says Junior Achievement CEO

We have an imperative to pursue the African Leadership Academy’s (ALA) Anzisha Scenario, Junior Achievement CEO Elizabeth Bintliff has said. ALA’s Anzisha Scenarios green…

Should very young entrepreneurs enter pitching competitions, apply for grant funding?

For some entrepreneurs, pitching competitions have made all the difference in their search for funding, incubation and other resources. But, is it advisable for…

‘Media coverage on very young entrepreneurs is disappointing’

Is the media paying enough attention to very young entrepreneurs? African Leadership Academy (ALA) vice president of growth and entrepreneurship Josh Adler says media…

How ALA’s cashless system helps students learn about financial literacy

Pay a visit to the African Leadership Academy’s (ALA) campus in Honeydew, Johannesburg and you’ll notice something very interesting — not a single student…

How Anzisha Scenario project aims to change way Africa supports young entrepreneurs

Africa’s youth could hold the key to the continent’s future — but the continent’s high joblessness makes it critical that more are involved in…

How ALA got award-winning airships startup founder going in business

For Spencer Horne — who today runs an award-winning logistics startup that uses autonomous airships to transport goods — the African Leadership Academy (ALA)…

Want to start a business? Focus on what you know says Anzisha Prize winner

Has the entrepreneurial bug bit? Looking to start a business? Melissa Bime, the 22-year-old Cameroonian health entrepreneur who won last year’s edition of the…

From just $20 in seed capital Sierra Leonean teen creates thriving business

For many it is impossible to think of starting a business without having thousands of dollars in seed capital. Not so for Alhaji Siraj…

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Young Entrepreneurs

Meet the young entrepreneur behind Vmedkit, the Nigerian startup backed by Facebook

Quality of entrepreneurs in Anzisha Prize is up ‘tenfold’ – initiative’s deputy director

Here’s what SA’s top student entrepreneurs are planning for their startups in 2020

Winning business awards helps provide traction, publicity for student entrepreneurs

Winning business awards helps provide traction, publicity for student entrepreneurs

Looking to enter school or university business competitions? Try these

Is Africa’s education curriculum too rigid to support young entrepreneurs?

21-year-old Congolese entrepreneur Yannick Kimanuka wins $25k in 2019 Anzisha Prize

ALA alumni, Anzisha Fellows set to benefit from $500k Young Entrepreneurs Fund

Tips from four young African entrepreneurs on running startups

People thought award winning entrepreneur was ‘crazy’ when he started business

Award has helped give social enterprise wider recognition says former refugee

Here’s how Uganda’s RideLink grew its revenue by pivoting from a B2C to B2B model

‘To achieve Anzisha Scenario, Africa must improve its education system’

Looking for grant funding? Get a lawyer to read that agreement

Crucial that we pursue the Anzisha Scenario says Junior Achievement CEO

Should very young entrepreneurs enter pitching competitions, apply for grant funding?

‘Media coverage on very young entrepreneurs is disappointing’

How ALA’s cashless system helps students learn about financial literacy

How Anzisha Scenario project aims to change way Africa supports young entrepreneurs

How ALA got award-winning airships startup founder going in business

Want to start a business? Focus on what you know says Anzisha Prize winner

From just $20 in seed capital Sierra Leonean teen creates thriving business

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