Latest Funding Opportunities Ep.4
Welcome to our biweekly digest that curates funding for African Innovators and Entrepreneurs from our Blitz platform.
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Latest Funding Opportunities Ep.3
Weekly roundup for Blitz
Innovator Spotlight: Adejoke Lasisi — Pioneering Sustainability in Africa’s Startup Scene
Let’s talk about Adejoke Lasisi — the inspiring founder and creative director of Planet 3R. Adejoke’s story is one of passion, innovation, and turning challenges into opportunities. Born into a traditional weaving family in Ibadan, Nigeria, Adejoke started weaving aso-òfì at just nine years old. Fast forward a few
From Vet School to Fintech: How Olarinde Olukuntoye Is Empowering African Freelancers with Reeple
From Vet school to fintech boss, Olarinde’s making it easier for African freelancers to get paid. Ready to get inspired ? Let’s go!
Latest Funding Opportunities Ep.2
Weekly roundup for Blitz
Latest Funding Opportunities Ep. 1
Weekly Roundup from Blitz
Essential skills for Today’s Changemakers
💡“people who solve problems must somehow first arrive at the belief that they can solve problems”. Have you ever found yourself thinking, “How do people actually make a real difference in the world?” Well, It’s not about being born with something extra, It’s about learning and building the
Think like a Changemaker: How to cultivate the social entrepreneurial mindset
When I think of a social entrepreneur, I picture someone who just can't sit still when they see something wrong in the world. They don’t wait around for someone else to step in. They spot a problem, and instead of pointing fingers, they’re already brainstorming solutions
How to pitch a new idea to investors in 10 simple steps
Pitching to investors is hard, trying to convince someone else other than yourself that your idea is worth betting on is tough. The truth is, investors hear pitches all the time, and most of them don’t get funding. Your idea can be solid but it needs to be communicated
3 key things to know before seeking funding as a founder
Securing funding is one of the biggest milestones for any startup founder—but it can also be one of the most challenging. Whether you’re looking for your first investor or preparing for your next big funding round, knowing what to expect (and how to prepare) can make all the
Social Entrepreneurship & Securing Funding 🌍🚀
👇🏾In this Edition * Founder's Notes: The Rise of the Social Entrepreneur * Community Session Recap * Beta Collective Community Membership * Ecosystem Updates 📮 Founder's Notes: The Rise of the Social Entrepreneur This edition founders note was written by Olamidayo You are capable of creating meaningful impact—if you give
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Step Into Your Power: The Rise of the Social Entrepreneur
You are capable of creating meaningful impact—if you give yourself permission. The greatest barrier to living a life of purpose as a social entrepreneur often isn’t lack of resources or ideas. It’s the voice—internal or external—that says, “You can’t.” And most often, that voice