AfroVumbua

The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) has launched the 3rd edition of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) - 2014. As before, the best innovation wins USD100,000. Deadline for application for the 2014 IPA will be on 31 October 2013. Submit your applications at: www.innovationprizeforafrica.org


http://africabusiness.com/2013/07/30/innovation-prize-for-africa-2014-announces-usd-150-000-prize-for-innovative-african-solutions-to-african-challenges/

Innovation Prize for Africa 2014 Announces USD 150 000 Prize for Innovative African Solutions to... African news

AfroVumbua Founder & CEO will be presenting tomorrow morning at the Kenya Association of Women Business Owners (KAWBO) on "Making a low-risk transition from employment to entrepreneurship". We will be talking about: should you quit your job? how to get started in business and why most people don't get started!!

So welcome to Kivi Milimani Hotel at 7.30 am and also a great chance to network!!

Your start-up goal's 'frenemies'
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Road to success

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After overwhelming response during our pilot, we are finally formally launching our group training for entrepreneurs looking to raise funding. Training starts on 16 July 2013. Its a great opportunity to take your business to the next level and connect with investors. To register, visit our website at: www.afrovumbua.com or send an email to: [email protected]

Register and pay before 30 June 2013 and you will receive a 15% discount

What kind of entrepreneur's block are you having?

Everyone gets "entrepreneur's block" once in a while...
It comes and goes.

You want to charge your empty phone battery in 20 seconds? Thanks to an invention by an 18 year old girl from California, this is now possible!!

http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000084182&story_title=teen-invents-device-that-charges-phone-in-20-seconds

Standard Digital News - Kenya : Teenager invents revolutionary device that can charge a mobile... A California teen has attracted the attention of tech giants Google for her potentially revolutionary invention which charges a phone in 20 seconds flat.

AfroVumbua Founder & CEO - Robinson Esialimba will be making a presentation at the July Monthly Power Breakfast of the Kenya Association of Women Business Owners (KAWBO). The presentation targeted at women professionals will focus on simple and practical steps to help one make that difficult transition from salaried employment to the world of entrepreneurship. Details to follow.

Does anyone out there have any contacts with any high school teacher in Nairobi? We are quite keen on starting and training entrepreneurship to teens in high school to get them started early.

Robinson Esialimba Founder & CEO of AfroVumbua attended the second edition of the Innovation Prize for Africa in Cape Town, South Africa. It was a wonderful gala and excellent opportunity to connect with some of the best entrepreneurs in Africa and Africa focused investors. The winner from South Africa walked away with US$ 100,000!!

Great advice for entrepreneurs: you don't ask - you don't get!! The worst thing that can happen is you get a "no"!! Check out this article:

http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2013/05/15/the-one-word-that-shouldnt-exist-in-an-entrepreneurs-vocabulary/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BothSidesOfTheTable+%28Both+Sides+of+the+Table%29

The One Word That Shouldn't Exist in an Entrepreneur's Vocabulary No. The one word the best entrepreneurs never accept. I said it. Now let me walk you through a broader story because avoidance of the word in and of itself will seem cliche. Stay with me. When I wa...

How To Start a Startup
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