Artificial intelligence is evolving beyond generative AI to a more autonomous and proactive form known as Agentic AI. Unlike traditional AI that requires user…
Still stuck in school — NITDA’s awkward romance with Nigerian startups [opinion]
When many Nigerian founders of startups are asked to list their major challenges, they often mention the lack of support from the Nigerian government….
9 things we learnt at Startup Grind Cape Town
The latest Startup Grind Cape Town event took place on Friday, featuring Monique Woodard of 500 Startups. The fireside chat covered a wide variety…
‘Shortage of VC funding, not of black entrepreneurs’
The US has no shortage of black entrepreneurs. The shortage rather is one of funding for black entrepreneurs, says Monique Woodard of 500 Startups. Woodard, speaking…
Geeks on a Plane looking for 10 startups to pitch in Cape Town
Following last week’s announcement that startup programme Geeks on a Plane is coming to Africa in March, 10 startups will also be able to pitch…