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Starting a business is an exciting endeavor, and while many people believe that entrepreneurship is best suited for the young, there are significant advantages to launching a venture later in life. If you're in your 40s, 50s, or even older, you bring a wealth of experience, insight, and resources that younger entrepreneurs might lack. The wisdom... Continue Reading →
South by Southwest (SXSW) has long stood as a stronghold of innovation, a forum where technology, culture, and ideas converge to shape the future. The 2024 iteration of this iconic event was no exception, offering an immersive experience that spanned the range of modern human endeavor, from artificial intelligence and urban mobility to the evolving... Continue Reading →
There is an abundance of articles discussing the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. Commonly, we encounter terms such as adaptability, resilience, vision, execution ability, and leadership. While these traits are undeniably crucial, this article aims to delve deeper and shed light on the less-discussed, yet equally significant traits that drive entrepreneurial success. 1. Empathy: Empathy is... Continue Reading →
I recently attended the electrifying Web Summit Rio, where 21,000 like-minded souls converged to discuss the latest tech trends and innovations. Unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence (AI) stole the show. Here are the seven key takeaways that stood out during the 3-day event: 1. AI: Genie Out of the Bottle The buzz around AI was palpable, evoking... Continue Reading →
The silver economy is an exciting market that is gaining more attention from investors and entrepreneurs alike. The silver economy refers to the economic activities and spending associated with aging populations, typically those over 60 years old. This segment of the population is growing rapidly due to longer life expectancy, and it is becoming increasingly... Continue Reading →
The rate of adoption of digital technologies by companies of all stages and sizes has been growing fast over the past decade. These technologies range from e-commerce applications, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, video conferencing and financial management software, all the way to blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI), to name just a few. In the... Continue Reading →
Innovation and new ideas I am frequently approached by people who want to share a new business idea with me. Usually the pitch is accompanied by a good amount of mystery and secrecy: "Andre, I'm telling you this because I trust you, but don't tell anyone; this could be big". Let me summarize what I tell... Continue Reading →
In a previous post, I covered the kinds of investors that support startups. In the last post, I discussed the different types of financial instruments available to startups. But how does an entrepreneur know which type of instrument is ideal for his or her business? Let’s now turn to the main questions one should ask... Continue Reading →
Changemaking through the 21st century I’ve been writing about the role of entrepreneurship in the creation of value and prosperity for many years. This is a natural deduction for me, having spent about half my career working as an economist and the other half starting and running businesses. In fact, looking back in history, there... Continue Reading →
Guest post by Suhail Kassim A new startup is like a baby A startup needs to be cradled and nourished. Even so, there is no certainty that the baby will grow up to be a lean mean fighting machine. In this post, I begin to investigate the phenomenon of some exciting startups which then refuse... Continue Reading →
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