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Rethinking Innovation Ecosystems in Central Asia
Why are so many founders in Central Asia building companies with one foot out the door? In this provocative piece by Shamil Ibragimov, Beyond the Hype: Rethinking Innovation Ecosystems in Central Asia, Ibragimov challenges the dominant startup narrative in emerging markets. Rather than fueling br...
MIT Kuo Sharper Webinar Series
From corporate-unicorn partnerships to the power of local trust, here how our Entrepreneur-In-Residence Andrea Kates outlines the real-world imperatives facing entrepreneurs, scaleups, and executives alike. The blog previews upcoming topics in the series, including AI in emerging economies, infrastr...
Unveiling the Startup Illusion: Critical Questions Every Policymaker Must Answer
In an era where talk of startup acts, innovation bills, and the emergence of new tech hubs saturates political discourse, it’s crucial to scrutinize the readiness of nations to foster a conducive environment for startups. The allure of becoming the next Silicon Valley in Africa or elsewhere may seem...
Unlocking Africa's Prosperity Through Deep Tech
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As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and technology-driven, deep technology is emerging as a pivotal force shaping the future of nations. Nowhere is this transformative potential more evident than in Africa, a continent brimming with untapped opportunities and a thriving ecosystem of in...
Is Tunisia Poised to Become a Deep Tech Hub?
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With a rapidly evolving entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem, Tunisia is little by little positioning itself as a leading entrepreneurship and innovation destination, particularly in deep tech.
Crypto, Web3 and the Global Unleashing
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The rise of the bottom up and surprising lessons and leadership from Africa and other rising markets.