Ten women-led startups have been selected to join the fifth cohort of the Standard Chartered Futuremakers Women in Tech (WiT) Accelerator Program, an initiative by Standard Chartered Bank. Launched in 2020 and implemented in partnership with Village Capital and the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, the incubator equips women-led or owned tech-enabled businesses with the essential […]| The Innovation Spark
Frankly, soccer doesn't interest me at all. However, when I stumbled across the "Switzerland - Finland" match, I discovered much more than just sport. I saw solidarity, audacity and female leadership in action. What I observed on the pitch goes beyond the game: it's an invitation to reconsider our influence. Ready to follow their example?| Dominique Ara
EATO, the AI-powered foodtech platform, has secured an undisclosed funding from Nubia Capital to accelerate its mission to build the digital infrastructure powering Africa’s food economy. Founded by Margaret Kyerematen-Debrah in 2023, EATO is an AI-powered digital marketplace that connects African food entrepreneurs—chefs, processors, small businesses, and informal traders—with global consumers, markets, and financing opportunities. […]| The Innovation Spark
Research shows that girls fear failure more than boys, and this anxiety is detrimental to their well-being and ambition. But it's possible to change this! By valuing effort and normalizing error, we can deconstruct this conditioning. Discover how to unleash your potential and move forward without fear of falling. You're not alone, and you have the right to try, even to fail.| Dominique Ara
Liquify, the invoice financing platform co-founded by Nadya Yaremenko and Alberta Asafo-Asamoah, has closed a $1.5 million equity seed round,| The Innovation Spark
Jetstream Africa, a fast-growing player in Africa’s e-logistics and trade finance landscape, has secured new capital from Cauris Finance, reinforcing| The Innovation Spark
Feeling Like … uncompetent?? You’re Not Alone. Imposter syndrome is that quiet voice in your head that tells you you’re not enough, even when you’ve done so much. It makes you question whether you really belong where you are or if you’ve just gotten lucky. Sound familiar? I get it. We’ve all been there. But […]| Dominique Ara
Comparing yourself may seem tempting, but remember that your strength lies in accepting your own unique path. Admire your own journey and draw inspiration from the successes of others to fuel your own ambition. Celebrating your uniqueness is essential to creating the life you want. Appreciate every step, be grateful for your progress and turn every challenge into an opportunity. Embracing who you are can propel your life to unsuspected heights.| Dominique Ara
Ghanaian electric mobility company Wahu Mobility has officially received approval for its carbon credit program under Article 6.2 of the| The Innovation Spark
Leaders today are often caught in between leading and managing the employees they are responsible for and remaining accountable to their supervisor and higher ups. Holding the capability of both managing up and managing down is a skill. I have found many executives favor one over the other because of their comfort zone, how they define their role, and/or what they view as necessary to... Read More| Julie Kantor Consulting
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