Dreamers are rulers👑
Hello Venturer,
Your dreams are valid. But they can change. And when they do, they still are. 💪
As a child, I wanted to become many things. I dreamed of becoming a doctor, a lawyer, a banker and even an engineer at different stages of my primary and secondary school days. The vision kept changing for many of us even though it scarcely tilted towards becoming an entrepreneur, and the phrase "startup founder" was still foreign to most of us.
I suppose it was the same way Jess Shorland, who wanted to become a peace negotiator, studied to be one, but now is a thriving technopreneur. Or for Miishe Addy, the CEO and founder of Jetstream Africa, a logistics company that uses technology to empower businesses in emerging markets in the global supply chains sector. Addy's childhood dream was "to wear my nails long and write with pens."😁
As we enjoy some downtime this weekend, I hope you are inspired to pursue your dreams by the exciting lineup of stories in this issue of VA Weekly.
Ishioma Emi,
Staff Writer, Ventures Africa.
Jess Shorland believes in the power of money to help women.
Things changed for Jess when she developed an interest in entrepreneurship. “As I got more exposure and experience, I learned about the power of money. And I saw entrepreneurship as a way to avoid bureaucracy and shift the tables. Read more…
Miishe Addy is pioneering solutions for cross-border supply chain limitations.
Addy has varied interests. If she were not in the logistics and supply industry, she would have been in manufacturing or health care. Before launching Jetstream, she had a small company that made, processed and sold coconut products and yoghurts. “Manufacturing interests me. Eldercare also interests me, and I have some ideas about that. Read more.
How a Zimbabwean built a million-dollar wine brand.
Creating a globally recognised wine brand from Africa is not a walk in the park. Not only is Tinashe competing in a white-dominated industry, but he also has to compete against old money. Read more.
My Pivot Journal: How a lawyer’s persuasive skill landed her a job in tech.
Ukeme did not set out to switch careers. She was thriving as a corporate lawyer. In her first year, she represented top clients in different industries. Her best skill is persuasion. Read more.
What will Africa’s next tech wave be after fintech?
The continent’s tech space has progressed so quickly that many have fallen along the way. Globally, technology has always grown through “tech waves” that mark the wide-scale dispersal and adoption of innovations. Read more.
Limitations to the adoption of agri-tech solutions in Africa
With a projected value of $1 trillion by 2030, the continent is poised to become the global centre of agri-tech solutions. But the market remains untapped. This is because, although agritech startups in Africa have been active in the market for about a decade, many agricultural sub-sectors are yet to experience technological transformation. Read more.
Our Weekly Collectables
Do you know thinking of others enhances your well-being while selfishness just adds to stress? In do yourself a favour, social psychologist Jennifer crocker talks about the benefits of selfishness and something she likes to call “otherishness”.
What do you know about postpartum depression? For Maria explores the realities of a condition most people are not willing to accommodate or even believe exists.
What do you call people who appear kind and normal all the while hiding their true intentions? Find out who about the dark empaths and signs that you might have met one.
Listen to beautiful poems come to life on Redfrost motivation, a YouTube channel dedicated to vocalising stoic quotes and powerful poetry written by great artists.
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Remember to stay safe!
