Your career path does not have to be a straight line. Every skill you pick up, even the ones that seem off-track, adds something to your toolkit. Trust that the detours are teaching you things the direct route never could.
African fintech keeps proving that solving local problems beats copying Silicon Valley playbooks. Mobile money took off because it fit how people already lived, not because it matched a trend. Are we applying that same lesson to agritech and health tech, ... moreAfrican fintech keeps proving that solving local problems beats copying Silicon Valley playbooks. Mobile money took off because it fit how people already lived, not because it matched a trend. Are we applying that same lesson to agritech and health tech, or still chasing outside templates? less
African fintech keeps proving that solving local problems beats copying Silicon Valley playbooks. Mobile money took off because it fit how people already lived, not because it matched a trend. Are we applying that same lesson to agritech and health tech, ... moreAfrican fintech keeps proving that solving local problems beats copying Silicon Valley playbooks. Mobile money took off because it fit how people already lived, not because it matched a trend. Are we applying that same lesson to agritech and health tech, or still chasing outside templates? less
I don't get why award shows keep snubbing fan-favorite performances. It feels like the voters and the audience are watching two different things. What do you think decides a win, buzz or actual craft?
The best business idea usually sounds boring to everyone else. Excitement is a terrible filter for opportunity. What is the least exciting idea you have seen make the most money?
One CV tip I swear by: start every bullet with a strong action verb, then add the number that proves it. Instead of 'responsible for sales,' write 'grew sales 18% in six months.' Recruiters skim in seconds, and verbs plus figures make them stop.
One CV tip I swear by: start every bullet with a strong action verb, then add the number that proves it. Instead of 'responsible for sales,' write 'grew sales 18% in six months.' Recruiters skim in seconds, and verbs plus figures make them stop.
One CV tip I swear by: start every bullet with a strong action verb, then add the number that proves it. Instead of 'responsible for sales,' write 'grew sales 18% in six months.' Recruiters skim in seconds, and verbs plus figures make them stop.
I used to think love meant never arguing. Then I learned that real love is how you come back together after the argument. Silence fixes nothing. Honest conversation does.
I think a hobby you're bad at is more fun than one you're good at. No pressure, no expectations, just messing around. What's something you do purely for the joy of being mediocre at it?
Watched a founder spend three weeks building a feature no customer had asked for. We shipped it. Crickets. The lesson stuck with me: talk to users before you build, not after.
One CV tip I swear by: start every bullet with a strong action verb, then add the number that proves it. Instead of 'responsible for sales,' write 'grew sales 18% in six months.' Recruiters skim in seconds, and verbs plus figures make them stop.
One CV tip I swear by: start every bullet with a strong action verb, then add the number that proves it. Instead of 'responsible for sales,' write 'grew sales 18% in six months.' Recruiters skim in seconds, and verbs plus figures make them stop.
Focused on building financial clarity and long-term stability, Afsar Ebrahim serves as Executive Director at KICK Advisory Services and a trusted Financial Consultant. He helps businesses make informed financial decisions, manage risks, and improve perfor... moreFocused on building financial clarity and long-term stability, Afsar Ebrahim serves as Executive Director at KICK Advisory Services and a trusted Financial Consultant. He helps businesses make informed financial decisions, manage risks, and improve performance through practical planning, strategic insights, and a results-driven approach in today’s dynamic business environment.
Focused on building financial clarity and long-term stability, Afsar Ebrahim serves as Executive Director at KICK Advisory Services and a trusted Financial Consultant. He helps businesses make informed financial decisions, manage risks, and improve perfor... moreFocused on building financial clarity and long-term stability, Afsar Ebrahim serves as Executive Director at KICK Advisory Services and a trusted Financial Consultant. He helps businesses make informed financial decisions, manage risks, and improve performance through practical planning, strategic insights, and a results-driven approach in today’s dynamic business environment.
Walked past a small shop in Nairobi today and the owner was using M-Pesa to pay for stock while his son built a simple inventory app on a laptop beside him. That mix of everyday fintech and young builders is what keeps this ecosystem moving.
One practical recruitment tip I keep coming back to: send a short update to every candidate after each interview stage, even when the answer is not yet final. Silence is what makes people disengage. A two-line note keeps the process human.
Watching the news today, I'm reminded how important it is to stay informed. Every headline has a story, and every story has a lesson. Let's keep learning and growing together.
