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Panama drew international attention when it was discovered to be the thinnest land mass between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. A canal here could save traders the arduous 8,000 mile (12,875 km) journey around South America. And so the mission began. The French gave it a shot for 9 years, but gave up after they …
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Permanent link to this article: http://worldventureproject.com/2013/03/23/panama-2/
Forbes magazine recently published a piece that I wrote about lean finance for startups. I discussed how traditional corporate finance isn’t equipped to handle the fast-paced, interconnected world that we live in today. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, from Silicon Valley to Wall Street, I have rarely worked with company that’s gotten their financial …
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Permanent link to this article: http://worldventureproject.com/2013/02/21/forbes-lean-finance-for-startups/
Bosnia and Herzegovina has emerged from its tragic recent history with an eye for the future, yet it remains a complex and diverse country. Although it is a country of only 4 million people, it has over 80 political parties and 3 presidents representing each of the major ethnic groups – Bosniaks (Mulsims), Croats (Catholics) …
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Permanent link to this article: http://worldventureproject.com/2013/01/23/bosnia-and-herzegovina/
Fast Company magazine recently published a piece that I wrote about fundraising for startups. I discussed how a company can raise its early-stage venture funds quickly and successfully, with examples from my experience at Speek. I also discuss raising enough money to make sure it doesn’t run out before your idea is able to catch on …
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Permanent link to this article: http://worldventureproject.com/2013/01/20/venture-capital-for-startups/
There was an optimistic buzz in Kampala unlike I have seen in many countries. I spent time with some exciting entrepreneurial incubators – organizations such as FinAfrica and Mara Launchpad that support and fund start-ups, and the Grameen Foundation’s mobile app lab, which builds smart phone applications that address critical healthcare, education and financial …
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Permanent link to this article: http://worldventureproject.com/2012/10/21/uganda/
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