Dinesurf: How a third-generation hospitality family is rewriting the economics of African restaurants

Dinesurf is Rewriting the Economics of African Restaurants

Only 2 of the 32 identified S-VCG startups granted ₦50 million were led by women

Nigeria’s ₦2.25 billion student startup fund shows a gender gap, with only two identified women-led ventures among 32.

A survival guide to ‘oga culture’ in Nigerian startups

Many Nigerian startups operate under an “oga-led culture” where founders control most decisions. This guide explains why it happens and how startup teams can work effectively within it.

Martha, the AI agent that cut 8 jobs at Zap, just got smarter

If the first version eliminated eight roles, what does a more advanced one mean for the workforce?

Bimpe: The Yoruba-named AI transforming UK logistics

Sam’s Bimpe is an AI assistant who answers customers, checks inventory, and processes payments while the owner sleeps.

Venture capital is cocaine for startups. An investor disagrees

They say two truths can coexist. And in case one of us is wrong, my bet is on me.

Dear founder, Eden Life just exposed you

The next time a founder announces funding rounds and expansion, I hope the media finds the devil in the detail before shouting “growth!”

African startups have a number problem

If African startups want credibility, the ecosystem must learn to respect numbers as instruments of interpretation. Consistency is not negotiable

How Kenya killed climate tech giant KOKO — and why

Despite signing a framework agreement with KOKO in 2024, the government ultimately withheld the LoA, sending a promising climate tech company into the grave.

Internal brand communications: culture, teams, and alignment

In Africa’s fast‑growing tech ecosystem, where startups face multidimensional challenges, the difference between success and failure often comes down to whether teams fight external battles together—or waste energy fighting each other.

African startups are missing the brand communications advantage

How strategic communications builds what performance marketing cannot buy

How to build a startup MVP in 30 days

Learn how to plan, build, and launch a startup MVP in 30 days using lean startup methods, fast prototyping, and real user feedback.