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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 →
In our rapidly advancing digital age, a profound divide threatens equitable development worldwide. While revolutionary technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) transform economies and societies at an unprecedented pace, their benefits are not evenly shared. A growing gap between those with access to digital tools and those without poses urgent social and economic challenges. Bridging this... 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 →
If I were to describe the past few years and the relentless march of technological transformation in one word, it would be “disruption”. Standing at the forefront of this revolution is Artificial Intelligence (AI), a force poised to reshape the global landscape, including the field of International Development. While there are legitimate concerns such as... 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 →
Guest post by Zaki Raheem During this unprecedented global economic downturn caused by COVID-19, accelerators, incubators, and other entrepreneurship support organizations have a valuable role to play in supporting entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerging and frontier markets. For corporates, foundations, donors, and development banks that support these entrepreneurship ecosystems, we offer... Continue Reading →
As an entrepreneur, in both Brazil and the US, I had to constantly battle with limited resources and deal with crises, both internal and external. The current COVID-19 pandemic is certainly unique in several ways, but many of the same lessons apply. I have prepared this list to hopefully help some entrepreneurs think through a... Continue Reading →
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