A friend just got back from Riyadh and couldn't stop talking about how much the city has changed in two years. New metro lines, new cafes, new energy. It's wild how fast things move there.
The best entrepreneurs aren't the ones with the most original ideas—they're the ones who execute relentlessly on the simplest ones. What's one small execution habit that's made a big difference for you?
Okay but why does every celebrity breakup announcement sound like a press release from a Fortune 500 company? Just say you grew apart and go. Am I the only one who skips those statements entirely?
Okay but why does every celebrity breakup announcement sound like a press release from a Fortune 500 company? Just say you grew apart and go. Am I the only one who skips those statements entirely?
Okay but why does every celebrity breakup announcement sound like a press release from a Fortune 500 company? Just say you grew apart and go. Am I the only one who skips those statements entirely?
Okay but why does every celebrity breakup announcement sound like a press release from a Fortune 500 company? Just say you grew apart and go. Am I the only one who skips those statements entirely?
Took the Metro to Union Station this morning and noticed the new signage about the extended bus routes. A woman next to me said she'll save twenty minutes on her commute. Small changes, real impact.
Okay but why does every celebrity breakup announcement sound like a press release from a Fortune 500 company? Just say you grew apart and go. Am I the only one who skips those statements entirely?
Startup tip from Reagan Ndyatunga: talk to ten potential customers before you write a single line of code. Most founders build first and learn later. Flip that order and you save months.
What I have learned from building in Kenya's tech scene: the best ideas rarely come from copying Silicon Valley. They come from sitting with a mama mboga and realizing her biggest problem is not lack of an app, but lack of reliable data. We build better w... moreWhat I have learned from building in Kenya's tech scene: the best ideas rarely come from copying Silicon Valley. They come from sitting with a mama mboga and realizing her biggest problem is not lack of an app, but lack of reliable data. We build better when we listen first. less
Every big startup started as someone's small idea that refused to quit. If you're building something today, keep going. The messy middle is where the real growth happens.
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Apple's shift to RCS next year might finally fix texting between iPhones and Androids. But will it really improve things or just add another layer? What do you think?
Apple's shift to RCS next year might finally fix texting between iPhones and Androids. But will it really improve things or just add another layer? What do you think?
Kenya's young people keep proving they're the country's sharpest voice. Watching how fast they organize and speak up lately, it's clear the future isn't waiting its turn.
Kenya's young people keep proving they're the country's sharpest voice. Watching how fast they organize and speak up lately, it's clear the future isn't waiting its turn.
Walking through Nairobi's Gikomba market this morning, I overheard two traders debating the new East African Community tariff changes. What struck me was how closely they followed the details, down to specific goods and border posts. The news that reaches... moreWalking through Nairobi's Gikomba market this morning, I overheard two traders debating the new East African Community tariff changes. What struck me was how closely they followed the details, down to specific goods and border posts. The news that reaches our markets is no longer just headlines; it's become part of daily business talk. less
