After years of living in exile, this entrepreneur returned to post-conflict Liberia to found Africa’s first-ever Fair Trade Certified apparel manufacturer.
Aubrey SandersAugust 24, 2017
440 million kids in Sub-Saharan Africa stand to miss out on opportunities for a quality education. Ubongo wants to rewrite that story – using entertainment.
Brittany LaneJuly 17, 2017
Are you close enough to your most important customers? Here's why taking an immersion trip to actually get to know them will make you a better leader.
Mike QuinnJuly 16, 2017
We spoke with charity: water's Christoph Gorder about data innovation, gender equality, and the challenges of taking on the global water crisis.
Aubrey SandersJuly 13, 2017
In Africa and Asia alone, over two billion people live without access to a reliable and affordable electrical grid. Greenlight Planet can change that.
Aubrey SandersJune 6, 2017
With electricity and economic growth so strongly correlated, the ability to rely on power is a fundamental first step toward ending poverty.
Brittany LaneApril 11, 2017
We firmly believe that there is a wealth of qualified and talented women in Africa and the world, and we want to make it our business to attract them.
Lelemba PhiriMarch 8, 2017
In today's world, digital literacy is key. This startup aims to provide all Africans with access to reliable, inspiring, and educational digital content.
Brittany LaneDecember 5, 2016
Micronutrient deficiency is a debilitating issue in East Africa, especially for children who are too hungry to go to school or concentrate in class. Edom is a fortified flour with vital micronutrients that ensures that children are healthy and thrive academically.
Cecily MauranNovember 7, 2016
How did we ever get to the point where an American solving an African problem is par for the course, yet an African taking on an American problem isn’t?
Ken BanksOctober 12, 2016
Despite high enrollment rates, the majority of East African students aren’t learning basic literacy skills within their first few years of education. This company is changing that — through entertainment.
Brittany LaneOctober 7, 2016
Solar prices have fallen, while technology and efficiency have improved. See how solar technology is impacting three very different parts of the world.
Reut BarakMay 18, 2016
Ken Banks had no idea how to help solve some huge, complex problems out there. But lack of certainty and answers turned out to be a great starting point.
Ken BanksMay 5, 2016
This EdTech startup shows if you don’t constantly iterate your product based on field research and user input, you'll have a perfect product with no business model.
Millicent MwendwaApril 21, 2016
It's time for major corporations to undergo a revolution. Opportunities to create profitable businesses serving 3 billion bypassed customers are limitless.
Paul PolakJanuary 25, 2016
It may be hard, but keeping a firm commitment to hiring local staff should be a priority for any startup in the African market. This is why it matters.
Toni MaravigliaJanuary 11, 2016
The year 2015 was an exciting year for entrepreneurship in East Africa. Check out this gallery of photos capturing the 9 Unreasonable East Africa ventures.
Brittany LaneDecember 29, 2015