What It Takes to Join a Top Startup in Africa: Skills, Mindset & Roles
The demand for software development skills, particularly in React, Node.js, and Python, is high among African startups. Data analytics and machine learning are crucial for startups to understand customer behavior and improve operations.
MTN, Airtel bet $400 million on Naira-priced cloud to woo startups
MTN and Airtel are investing $400 million to expand into cloud and AI services. MTN plans to offer affordable cloud storage and naira-based billing to attract startups.
Ex-TikTok engineer raises $100k pre-seed to build app store for AI tools in Africa
Yamify raised $100,000 in pre-seed funding from Felix Anane, an early backer of Paystack. The startup plans to launch its Managed Cloud Prototypes feature, enabling instant provisioning of AI tools.
What it takes to build a high-performing sales engine for African startups
The B4B Revenue Labs event convened sales leaders and business owners to discuss revenue generation strategies. Napa Eze-Onwusah emphasized the need for a structured sales engine with interdependent components.
How African Universities Support Student Startups
Mentorship programs at Makerere and University of Ghana guiding over 300 students and 85 startups. CMU-Africa's 12-month incubation program providing funding and consulting.
