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entrepreneurship goes beyond individual success; it has the power to drive social and economic

Teboho Polanka's fervor for catalyzing entrepreneur-led economic growth in Africa stems from transformative experiences. Immersed in the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship, Teboho witnessed the power of innovative minds shaping sustainable change. This ignited a flame, further fueled by his engagement with the United People Global Biashara, where he delved into the heartbeat of African entrepreneurship. His vision is a tapestry woven with threads of ingenuity, resilience, and community collaboration. Teboho envisions a continent where entrepreneurs, armed with knowledge and support, become architects of economic prosperity. It's a journey fueled by the belief that empowering visionary individuals can amplify positive change across communities. Teboho Polanka champions the idea that African economic transformation lies in the hands of daring entrepreneurs. Through these experiences, he has not just witnessed but actively contributed to the narrative of a self-reliant, entrepreneur-driven Africa, poised for sustained growth. #AfricanEntrepreneurship #EconomicEmpowerment #InnovationForChange #TebohoPolankaJourney

Today we celebrate and embrace the future. The boundless potential, remarkable creativity and the “Can do spirit” of our youth. In a nation rich with untapped potential, investing in youth entrepreneurship is paramount. By providing access to mentorship, funding, and resources, we pave the way for a new generation of business leaders who will not only redefine the Nigerian business landscape but also contribute to global progress. Today, as we celebrate these budding entrepreneurs, let's pledge our support to their journey. #UseHaayaa #internationalyouthday #internationalyouthday2023

“Collaboration beats competition every day of the week.” HJ Russell Sr. One of our super powers at Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs is the intentionality of building collaborative partnerships that allow us to exponentially increase our impact with Black entrepreneurs. This clip is from my presentation "Collaboration Innovation: Forging a Robust Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with Strategic Partners" at the 2023 Global Entrepreneurship Week Conference in Kampala, Uganda. ENTERPRISE UGANDA #collaborationovercompetition #BuildBlackBusiness

Our AEN Africa Theme for 2024 is ," Entrepreneurship for Resilience & Growth. Our focus is on promoting entrepreneurship as catalyst for Resilience and economic growth.

At the Global Korean Entrepreneurship Forum last week, a major theme was social entrepreneurship in Korea and America in helping solve climate change. Joon Oh and John Choi discussed the importance of the forum, in empowering the next generation to tackle social problems through entrepreneurship. Ambassador Oh posed the following question to the audience, "If entrepreneurs seek profits, what is the point if there is no Earth to live on?" Read more about female entrepreneurs in 🇰🇷 here: https://lnkd.in/dPyNrqRg

It's the time of the year when there's a big bang and the world cannot but stand in awe of what is coming, "Have you heard about the biggest Global Entrepreneurship Festival happening in Nigeria? Don’t miss the Global Entrepreneurship Festival, for more information visit https://lnkd.in/dxYxABdZ" #GEF #GEF2024 #globalentreprenerushipfestival #globalentrepreneurshipweek

Celebrating the Spirit of African Innovation at Asenti 2023! In this powerful group photo, we see more than just faces, we see the driving force behind Africa's entrepreneurial revolution. Here's to the dreamers, the doers, and the difference-makers. Here's to Asenti 2023 and the bright future we are shaping together. #Asenti2023 #AfricanInnovation #entrepreneurship

Have you heard of Africapitalism? It's an economic and philosophical concept that encourages businesses to create social value and positively impact African communities. Coined by Nigerian entrepreneur Tony Elumelu, Africapitalism advocates for the private sector to play an active role in driving sustainable economic development across the African continent. By combining entrepreneurship and capitalism with a focus on social impact, businesses can be a force for good in Africa. #entrepreneurship #capitalism

My strong conviction is #Entrepreneurship Policy is the key not only to better improve our Entrepreneurship policies but also to build efficient, open-minded and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem especially in Sub Saharan African countries. Recently, i was capacitated on that subject with Bashira Hassan, PMP, Barnabas K. Apom, Ernest Armah, @Irene Igho Akatugha, Paul Mbua, Yaw Adu-Gyamfi, Lionel Kabeya Katshinga, Keneth Twesigye, Kassoum Coulibaly. A big and specific thanks to i4Policy Team for selecting me on this first cohort that I suggest to all Senegalese public and private Entrepreneurial stakeholders. #Policy #StartupActs #SmallBusinessAct #ecosystem