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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

Reading List

It was intriguing to find out about the personal MBA during my first year as a consultant. Trying to decide what path would be right for me in graduate school, I discovered that there were books to explain most business school concepts. Now, I’m a firm believer that books are an inexpensive way to learn.... More