Entrepreneurs in Africa should Teach. In the constant debates about entrepreneurship vs. paid employment it’s easy to forget the basics – what entrepreneurship really should be. At the core is a venturing spirit, the ability to see opportunities and seize them by doing the work necessary. Entrepreneurs come in different shapes and sizes. An Intra-preneur working within an organization is... More
What Ingredients Make Successful Products? Steve jobs famously spoke about the tremendous amount of craftsmanship needed to make a great product. Over the years I’ve remained curious about what ingredients create successful products. Here’s what I think from practice and observation: My approach over the last decade has been to deliberately seek traditional and non-traditional means to hone these skills. More
Reading List It was intriguing to find out about the personal MBA during my first year as a consultant. Trying to decide what path would be right for me in graduate school, I discovered that there were books to explain most business school concepts. Now, I’m a firm believer that books are an inexpensive way to learn.... More
