GEC+Africa 2024: Empowering Entrepreneurship Across the Continent

GEC+Africa, a regional extension of the Global Entrepreneurship Congress, brought together founders and leaders from over 43 African nations, united in their quest to advance entrepreneurial activity and drive economic growth across the continent. This year's event featured international thought leaders and practitioners who are part of a global movement to make it easier for anyone, anywhere to start and scale a business. Building on the success of previous GEC+ events, initiated by the Global Entrepreneurship Network in 2017, GEC+Africa 2024 fostered connectivity and collaboration on a local, national, and global level, inspiring innovation, and collective ambition among participants. The congress served as a testament to the power of entrepreneurship in shaping the future of Africa and beyond.

4 Jun

Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Africa for African Startups

The Entrepreneurship World Cup is a program that empowers entrepreneurs at all levels which helps them reach the next stage in their journey. It combines a massive pitch competition with access to a global platform with virtual training resources, targeted mentoring, valuable perks, potential investment, and a shot at life-changing prizes.

7 May

Reviewing Risk Management For Small Businesses

Businesses face a wide variety of risks internally and externally. Limited understanding and knowledge of business risks can have detrimental implications. Some of these include operational, financial and compliance risks. Hence it is important for businesses to be aware of possible risks and have a risk management plan. This masterclass aims to take entrepreneurs through the process of identifying, understanding, and evaluating potential risks within their companies as well as developing mitigation strategies.

19 Apr

CGBW Launch

#CGBWLiftAsUClimb At the Circle of Global Businesswomen, we believe in supporting and mentoring women as we take our positions in leadership globally.

26 Mar

How to create a Unique Value Proposition

A unique value proposition (UVP), also known as a unique selling proposition (USP), is a statement that clearly expresses your product or service's distinct selling points to potential customers. A UVP statement conveys more information than a tagline or slogan. It explains the specific benefits your product offers, why your target customers should choose your product over the competition, and how your product resolves their pain points.

17 Nov

Building Customized Software Solutions – Masterclass

Disruptive innovation refers to a new development that dramatically changes the way a structure or industry functions. Startups are breeding grounds for innovation and disruption, specifically, within the technology sector.

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22 On Sloane is the largest startup campus in Africa. The campus offers disruptive startups and innovative SMEs a complete turnkey solution to scale, from the initial idea all the way to commercialisation, funding opportunities and access to markets. Its aim is to nurture the entrepreneurial mindset, ensure their sustainability, and explore development of new industries and contribute towards job creation in Africa.