The Illusion of 200 Million Customers
Why Africa’s population headlines can mislead pitch decks, and why the biggest opportunity may be turning non-consumers into consumers.
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We tell the stories of African / Black Founders, Creators, Operators and Investors. Goal is to document our history, people and impact and to inspire the next generation of builders.
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