Okay y’all: a few words to share about African entrepreneurship: First of all, pan-Africanism is a real idea, and one I am very supportive of. It is okay to refer to “Africa” as a pseudo-monolith under these circumstances. In fact, it is good!
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A word about Dar Es Salaam and Lagos: today their populations are 4 million and 21 million. By 2100, there are projects that Dar grows to 72 million. Lagos, 100 million. 100 fucking million person city. Just think about that for a second. Demographics is destiny.
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Today, the continent is very underinvested as a function of opportunity. A large share of today’s investment is extractive (mining, refineries). A fair amount is slow & risk-averse at best, if not counterproductive (development banks). But there are incredibly promising signs.
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Fiber optics and satellites are being laid and launched, manufacturing, banking, telco, are all growing exceptionally fast, minting billionaires. The infrastructure for a creative knowledge economy is taking shape. (
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And what I’m most excited about, particularly in the last 3-5 years, is my favorite leading indicator: the incredible talent concentration that is emerging. Product designers, venture investors, and engineers are taking risks, making waves. I wanna highlight just a few of them:
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Investors who are literally brilliant, and from whom I learn every time I’m with them: -
@PuleTaukobong,@eosiakwan,@kola_aina,@mayahorgan,@Mbwana to name a few.Prikaži ovu nit -
CEO’s, and product designers who will build multiple billion dollar companies. Yes, multiple. And well on their way with at least one: -
@iaboyeji,@rockson2,@aishapandor,@katlegomaphai,@markessien,@rapelangrabana,@afromusingPrikaži ovu nit -
These are not comprehensive lists, but represent
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These are the types of numbers that should excite entrepreneurs and future leaders on African countries.
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