(Re: “Could these labs, which are now showing up all over Africa, be a way for entrepreneurs to make themselves known, show their stuff, then be introduced to the funds and investors with a greater level of confidence than normal?”)
]]>In my own opinion (I stand to be corrected), I think that its through technology (internet presence) that we shall be able to change Africa. Gone are the days of going to school and becoming a faithfull worker. We are in the information era and its the right information, at the right time, with the right person that will lead to a revolution if not make you filthy rich
On the other hand, the rest of the world seems to be thinking that Africa is another name for skin wearing people with no shoes. Lets make our presence felt and demand the attention of the world through our technological advances.
I am living in the US at the moment and together with my friends (2) have come up with a site that will assist businessmen in the Diaspora and Sub-Saharan regions have a presence in the global market and share internet-time with the top dogs.
]]>Tawa Moonbloode
]]>For developers, one will be able to share one’s idea including strategy, source code and goals, while the rest “tear” it to pieces and help to build it. This will happen because there is no fear of “plagarism” of ideas.
For the entrepreneur, one will be able to get a resource of developer access and investor interest in order for the idea to become a viable business.
For the investor, it will be a place to actually meet the entrepreneurs and know them, start a relationship and begin a journey that is “like no other”.
So, with reference to the last paragraph, I look forward to this.
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