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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 21 Jun 2016

    We are discussing - What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur in Africa? #FoundersStories #GES2016pic.twitter.com/KZUpdFuD9v

    6:36 AM - 21 Jun 2016
    • 45 Retweets
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    • Fa Drammeh Mary Mulenga Vin-shirts Lebogang Madise Road Rules Zimbabwe Marjorie Lloyd Rebecca Mvula Dan Price Felix Hartmann tiphub Africa
    27 replies 45 retweets 43 likes
      1. Josh Slusher‏ @Josh_Slusher 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        .@BBCAfrica All entrepreneurs need mentors. Across Africa, @Marafoundation has launched the Mara Mentors app to provide this need! #GES2016

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      2. Anani Capital‏ @Ananigh 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        People's trust, honesty, market driven products or services and politically neutral @BBCAfrica #FoundersStories #GES2016

        1 reply 7 retweets 2 likes
      3. Kelechi Anyadiegwu‏ @KelechiUjuu 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @Ananigh @BBCAfrica

        trust is HUGE issue. When I first start I got a lot of emails questioning the legitimacy of my business #GES2016

        1 reply 3 retweets 2 likes
      4. Anani Capital‏ @Ananigh 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @KelechiUjuu

        That is expected @KelechiUjuu @BBCAfrica People start to believe in you once you stick to your deliverables and keep focused over time.

        1 reply 1 retweet 3 likes
      5. Kelechi Anyadiegwu‏ @KelechiUjuu 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @Ananigh @BBCAfrica

        that's true, but when people start to mention 419, you know your getting these q's because your an African business

        0 replies 1 retweet 1 like
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      2. REBEL LIBERATION‏ @Dakansila 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        MIND of the individual and the customer. No matter the product persistence and consistency is key #FoundersStories #GES2016

        1 reply 6 retweets 1 like
      3. REBEL LIBERATION‏ @Dakansila 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @Dakansila @BBCAfrica

        surrounding urself w/ ppl on the same mission, don't compromise, know ur worth not monetary, consciously #GES2016 #FoundersSeries

        0 replies 3 retweets 2 likes
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      1. Kelechi Anyadiegwu‏ @KelechiUjuu 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        when in first started, it was great having women of color who I could look to as examples. These women inspired me #GES2016

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      2. Kelechi Anyadiegwu‏ @KelechiUjuu 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        it's also important to surround yourself with a tribe of people who will support you #GES2016 #FoundersStories

        1 reply 10 retweets 6 likes
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      1.  🇲& 🇲 ✋‏ @MthunziMamkeli 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        In my country SA you must have a membership card of governing party #FoundersStories #GES2016.

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      1. Kelechi Anyadiegwu‏ @KelechiUjuu 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        have a vision and believing in it #FoundersStories #GES2016

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      1. tiphub Africa‏ @tiphubAfrica 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        A total commitment to exponential impact. #FoundersStories #GES2016

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      2. Dosted King‏ @SaddiqHairu 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        #FounderStories #GES2016 In Ghana, you need to be a political investor to be a successful entrepreneur.

        2 replies 6 retweets 3 likes
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      1. Salim Sada‏ @salimk7 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        this is our story http://www.rahzapost.com/every-child-has-the-right-to-education/ … #Africanstory #FoundersStory #GES2016

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      1. Kelechi Anyadiegwu‏ @KelechiUjuu 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        especially people in the same environment has you, who have done it before #GES2016 #foundersstories

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      1. Kampala Dispatch‏Verified account @dispatchug 21 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        By focusing on attainable goals that have lower risk and fewer requirements to market entry. #FounderStories #GES2016

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      1. Road Rules Zimbabwe‏ @RoadRulesZw 24 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        One of these days in the not so distant future, we believe we will be profiled on this program too!

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      1. Leslie‏ @lesliemakwembs 23 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        funding is key but it has to be fused with a supportive government policy that allows growth & protection of the infant industry

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