Changing Culture/Behavior: Lessons from Marvel. I saw Ant-Man and got the same feeling as after every Marvel movie. For anyone who’s familiar with the Cinematic Universe franchise, it’s an open secret that the movie isn’t done after the credits roll, there’s usually at least one cut-scene. Marvel lovers have learnt not to leave the theatre right away. Only the uninitiated do this... More
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
