Melanie is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Lioness of Africa. Lionesses of Africa is an online community, passionate about women’s entrepreneurship in Africa, and raising the profile of women entrepreneurs and their businesses across the African … [Read more...]
13: Melanie Hawken – It’s a great time to be a Woman Entrepreneur in Africa
12: Jules Quinn – Validate your business idea by getting people to actually pay for it
Jules Quinn is the founder and CEO of The *Teashed. She launched The *TeaShed in May 2011 just as she was finishing her degree in Fashion Marketing from Northumbria University. Jules came up with the idea whilst on a work placement where she was … [Read more...]
11: Nuba Elamin – Networking is a fundamental part of building your business
Nuba is a co-founder of Buqisi-Ruux, an African-Inspired footwear brand. Each of their custom made shoes is named after strong African women who have, and continue to inspire. Nuba is passionate about the potential that lies within the African … [Read more...]
10: Aster Ruzindana – Have a business plan from the very beginning
After graduating from college with a bachelor’s degree in Communications (with an emphasis in Advertising) from BYU in Provo, Utah, Aster knew what she wanted to do – change the way advertising and marketing is done in Africa, specifically Uganda, … [Read more...]
09: Bernard Wanyama – Expect, prepare and plan for challenges in your business
Bernard Wanyama is a seasoned IT professional. He is the Team Leader at Syntech Associates, a leading IT systems integrator based in Kampala, Uganda. Syntech focuses on networks, managed services and WiFi. In this episode, Bernard talks about how he … [Read more...]
08: Alex Mukiibi – If you can’t prove it during the interview, don’t talk about it
Professionally known as a Talent Assessment and Management Consultant, Alex is SHL certified within use of various talent assessment tools to measure ability, personality and behavior and how they affect one's performance at work. To date, he has … [Read more...]
07: Agaba Tumusiime – Surround yourself with people more successful than you
Agaba Tumusiime is an entrepreneur, business development consultant, motivational speaker and event MC. A graduate of Towson University (Business Management) and Pennsylvania State University (MBA – Corporate Innovation), he has over 10 years … [Read more...]
06: Arnold Sentuwa – When building a business, put it at a global standard
Arnold is the co-founder of a software company called Yo Uganda Limited which develops and markets software products with a focus on software for telecommunications services, billing systems, mobile applications and web applications in addition to … [Read more...]
05: The Mith – Have a brand that is LOUDER than your music
From an early age, The Mith a.k.a Mr. So UG, showed that he had a lot of love for the performance arts, especially music. Along with Klear Kut, they managed to release 3 albums that have received critical acclaim. "Mind, Body and Soul", their first … [Read more...]
04: Nunu Mugyenyi – Start a business that you’re passionate about
Ngyenzi ‘Nunu’ Mugyenyi is one of the co-founders of BOLD Kampala, the brainchild of three vibrant and talented women entrepreneurs from Uganda who have a vision for raising awareness of African fashion brands and retailing. Their BOLD Kampala retail … [Read more...]