I made every textbook mistake at my first startup, which is why I believe I was much more effective at my second one. I have adopted the motto “good judgment comes from experience, but experience comes from bad judgment.” We need to learn from doing, by trial and error. If I can help you avoid [...]

South Africa’s R9-billion Jobs Fund, which aims to help the government create 150 000 jobs over the next three years, is now accepting applications from companies and non-governmental organisations with innovative job-creation projects. Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan told a media briefing before his Budget Vote in Parliament in Cape Town this week that the aim [...]

There’s an interesting analysis of the advertising industry and Silicon Valley’s growing bubble in new media by Rick Webb. In his analysis, Webb argues that Silicon Valley is heading for a cliff in funding too many startups to provide new media channels for advertisers. He writes that there seems to be a perception that there [...]

Ecopreneur is looking to back renewable energy companies who are at the start-up phase or who are a sustainable business looking to expand. Key to being successful as a start-up or an expanding established business is the ability to keep cash flow positive, and the ability to master the art of effective marketing. Ecopreneur is [...]