AWP Network

Making a Difference in the Lives of African Entrepreneurs

Apply: The YouCAN Pitch Competition

November 29, 2014 – CAN will organize the #YouCAN pitch competition at GICAM in Douala, Cameroon in partnership with Sanaga Ventures, VC4Africa, and ActivSpaces. The competition is open to all startups based in Cameroon. The following prizes will be awarded: Best Overall Project: the winner of the Best Overall Project will receive 500,000 CFA Francs in…

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November 17, 2014

Events

Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
Celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day in Nigeria With WOWE and Access Bank

November 19 is Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WEDay), which aims to encourage women and men globally to pledge their support to women innovators and job creators in their community with talent, time, or treasure. Join WOWE and Access Bank at the WEDay Global Initiative to garner support and resources for women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. For more…

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November 17, 2014

Events

Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Women’s entrepreneurship day, WoWe Conference, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
5 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Have

(1) Have a clear strategy – do you have a clear and implementable strategy for your business? (2) Have a willingness to learn – how sharp are your listening skills? Are you open to learning new ideas? (3) Have an ability to network – how well do you understand the importance of building, nurturing, and…

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November 12, 2014

Business, Education

Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, girls, growth, idea, Innovation, leadership, listening skills, marketing, Mary Olushoga, my voice matters, network, networking, new ideas, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, time management, Vision, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
South Africa’s Small Business Minister Launches Startup Nations Initiative

South Africa joins the global network of Startup Nations such as Startup Britain, Startup Chile, Startup Malaysia, Startup China, Startup Norway, Startup Australia and more recently Startup Brazil, Startup Vietnam, and Startup Korea. South Africa’s Small Business Minister, Lindiwe Zulu, recently launched Startup Nations South Africa initiative, a collaborative effort by founding partners, the Innovation…

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November 11, 2014

Events

Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, leadership, Lindiwe Zulu, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, South Africa, Startup nations, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
7 Tips for Young Women in Business: Founder of WIE Offers Advice

WIE, which stands for Women, Inspiration, and Enterprise was founded by Dee Poku-Spalding in 2010. An innovative global conference connecting established trailblazers with emerging leaders, WIE’s dynamic symposiums and salons provide a toolkit for success for tomorrow’s CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and potential collaborators. The network aims to empower a new generation of women leaders. Over the years, the…

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November 6, 2014

Business, Education, Interviews

Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, Business tips, career, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, Dee Poku, Dee Poku-Spalding, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, WIE, WIE Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, words of advice, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, young women in business, youth
Starting My Business Was About Solving a Problem

The AWP Network met with the Founder of CapitalSquare Workspace Solutions Limited, Modupe Macaulay. Based in Lagos, Nigeria – CapitalSquare offers an affordable co-working space for professionals, startups, and small businesses. With competitive pricing options, its welcoming community suits many customers. Founder and CEO, Modupe Macaulay earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Covenant…

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November 3, 2014

Business, Education, Interviews

Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, capitalsquare, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, girls, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Modupe Macaulay, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
Want to Start a Business? Enterprise Bank wants to Fund your Idea

Do you have a business idea? Are you looking to start a business? Then, apply to the Enterprise Bank SME empowerment program. You will be required to make up 30 percent of your required capital. Enterprise Bank, upon the applicant meeting all necessary criteria, will fund 70 percent of applicant’s start-up capital. Find the application…

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November 2, 2014

Business, Events

Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, economic empowerment, education, empowerment, Enterprise Bank, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, financing, Funding, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, SME, solutions, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth unemployment, Youths
Lagos-based Company WeCyclers Wins 2014 Sustainia Award

Chaired by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nigerian initiative – Wecyclers recently won the 2014 Sustainia Award. The solution enables low-income communities to make money from waste piling up in their streets. By deploying a fleet of cargo bicycles to collect and recycle un-managed waste, Wecyclers lets families exchange garbage for consumer goods via an SMS-based point system. Wecyclers…

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November 2, 2014

Business, Interviews

Africa, African youths, Arnold Schwarzenegger, AWP Network, Bilikiss Adebiyi, Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, my voice matters, Nigeria, progress, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, Sustainia Award, technology, The AWP Network, WeCyclers, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
Apply: 2015 Grindstone Accelerator Program

The South Africa-based Grindstone Accelerator program by Knife Capital is now accepting applications. Knife Capital is a growth equity fund manager and advisory firm that focuses on innovation-driven ventures with proven traction. Its accelerator program, Grindstone, sets out to support 10 companies annually with relevant networks, gap analysis, business support, coaching, and funding. Companies applying to…

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October 30, 2014

Events

accelerator, Accelerator program, Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Grindstone Accelerator program, growth, idea, Innovation, investments, Knife capital, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
8 Quotes from African Women Entrepreneurs at the CUNY Young African Leadership Symposium

Mary Olushoga, Founder of the AWP Network moderated the women’s panel at the 2014 CUNY Young African Leadership Symposium, which took place at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. On the panel were entrepreneurs: Funke Bucknor-Obruthe – owner and creative director at Zapphaire Events, Karen Nungari-Waweru – special education specialist, and Mobolaji Akiode – professional basketball player…

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October 29, 2014

Events

Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, CUNY Young African Leadership Symposium, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, growth, Hope 4 Girls Africa, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Karen Nungari-Waweru, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Mobolaji Akiode, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths, Zapphaire Events