Science: 50-Year-Olds Start Successful Companies Twice as Often
Think you're too old to launch a business? New research shows entrepreneurs in their 40s, 50s, and 60s actually have better odds of success than younger founders.
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Designer Jeremiah Brent Built 50-Person Firm from Childhood
Interior designer Jeremiah Brent transformed childhood visits to model homes into a thriving 50-person design firm, Target partnership, and role on Queer Eye. His secret: saying yes to bold opportunities and making every client's unique story shine.
Nigerian Crypto Founder: 7 Years Without a Single Day Off
Moyo Sodipo hasn't taken a vacation in seven years of building Busha, one of Nigeria's leading crypto exchanges. His story reveals what it really takes to build financial technology in Africa.
Atlanta Hawks Honor Magic City with Theme Night
The Atlanta Hawks are celebrating a cultural landmark with an unusual tribute night featuring lemon pepper wings, live music, and exclusive merch. When the Orlando Magic visit on March 16, it's more than just basketball.
Israeli Tech Leader Builds Global Bridges Through Innovation
Yasmin Lukatz is proving that Israel's tech scene does more than drive economic growth. Her nonprofit connects startups with global giants like Google and TikTok, turning business relationships into powerful tools against hate.
5 AI Tools Help African Startups Compete Globally
African founders are using AI to replace entire departments and compete with well-funded global startups using tiny teams. Five essential tools are turning small African companies into powerhouses without bloating payroll.
Three Generations Keep Stone Craft Alive in Raebareli
A family business in India has evolved from hand-carved stones to laser-cut precision over 45 years, proving traditional crafts can thrive with modern tools. Now a government loan is helping the third generation take their heritage even further.
Egypt Awards First-Ever National Startup Label to Flend
Egypt just made entrepreneurship official by awarding its first National Startup Label to Flend, a financing platform helping small businesses grow. The certification opens doors to funding, partnerships, and a new era of organized innovation in the region.
96-Year-Old Launches Besan Barfi Brand, Ships to US
Harbhajan Kaur earned her first paycheck at 96, turning homemade sweets into a business that reaches from India to America. Known as "Entrepreneur Dadi," she proves dreams have no expiration date.
Egypt Uses AI and Hackathons to Transform Tourism by 2030
Egypt is turning young coders into tourism innovators through nationwide hackathons that create apps for ancient sites. From Cairo to remote deserts, these tech competitions are building smart visitor tools while protecting 5,000-year-old treasures.
Ghana School Launches AI Innovation Center for Students
Ghana International School is partnering with a pan-African innovation firm to build a cutting-edge center where students will learn AI, entrepreneurship, and digital skills that prepare them for jobs that don't even exist yet. The five-year program will create a model that other African schools can copy for free.
Nigerian Founder Builds Trade Platform Linking 1,300 Businesses
David Chima learned the mechanics of trade watching his civil servant mother sell rice to make ends meet. Now his platform Kuraway is helping over 1,300 businesses trade across Africa, processing more than $600,000 so far.
Pennsylvania Invests $15M in Small Business Micro-Grants
Pennsylvania is putting $15 million directly into the hands of small business owners through ten new micro-grant programs designed to help historically disadvantaged entrepreneurs start and expand. The funding reaches all 67 counties, with trusted local partners distributing grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000.
Africa Turns Space Science Into Jobs and Solutions
A new partnership is transforming Africa's astronomy research into real businesses and sustainable solutions for communities. Young innovators will now get the mentorship and support to turn their space science ideas into world-changing ventures.
Moroccan Startup Wins $150K to Simplify Business Registration
A Moroccan startup just won $150,000 to solve one of entrepreneurship's biggest headaches: mountains of paperwork and confusing regulations. Charikaty's digital platform promises to turn Morocco's complex business registration process into something anyone can navigate.
MIT Accelerator Gets $6M to Launch Student Startups
Two tech entrepreneurs who built their billion-dollar company at MIT just donated $6 million to help the next generation of student founders turn their ideas into world-changing businesses. The gift will supercharge MIT's delta v accelerator, tripling funding for student startups and bringing in mentors from companies like HubSpot and Okta.
Mumbai Grandma, 73, Turns Crochet Into Global Business
Chandraprabha Parihar launched her crochet brand at 73 during lockdown and now ships custom handmade items to six countries with 160,000 Instagram followers. Her daughter-in-law helps run the business that fulfills 50 orders monthly, proving entrepreneurship has no age limit.
Two Engineers Use Drones to Help 50,000 Indian Farmers
Amandeep Panwar and Rishabh Choudhary turned their passion for drones into BharatRohan, a company that helps Indian farmers detect crop problems before they become visible. Their technology now serves over 50,000 farmers across seven states, boosting yields by up to 35% while cutting costs.
Japan Picks Nigeria for First-Ever Startup Co-Creation Fund
Japan just launched its first global "co-creation" startup fund in Nigeria, combining government grants with private investment to help early-stage companies solve pressing social challenges. The groundbreaking partnership signals a new era of collaborative development aid that could reshape how nations support innovation.
South Africa Launches Innovation Week to Create Jobs
South Africa's first-ever Innovation Week will connect entrepreneurs with funding and skills to turn bright ideas into real jobs. The five-day event in March targets the country's 32% unemployment rate with practical solutions.
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