Folake Soetan launches ‘Golden Circle’ mentorship initiative to develop next generation of female leaders
...19 women leaders to mentor 20 young female professionals in 12-month cascading model Mrs. Folake Soetan, Managing Director of Arahas…
Wakanow, HOC Capital Club unveil exclusive WakaPrime community in Lagos
Wakanow has brought its WakaPrime membership community into focus through an exclusive dining and whisky tasting experience hosted with HOC…
The tripple bottom line 3Rethinking business success through profit, people and planet
Planet: The environmental bottom line “An entrepreneur thinks in three generations: idea generation (creativity), profit generation (prosperity), and the next…
100 rules of ideation and implementation of creative ideas
“An idea is only a possibility until someone gives it attention, direction, resources and action.” — ThinkUP Innovation Services (ThIS)
VI/VX: From Value Internship to Value Exchange
THE traditional idea of an internship is built around learning through exposure to the workplace. An intern enters an organisation,…
Entrepreneurship in 2D: Resourcefulness and Risk-taking
Entrepreneurship is a responsibility and a recipe for personal, organisational and national maximum productivity. Entrepreneurship is often misunderstood as merely…
DOPAMINE: Feel good, do better
ENTREPRENEURSHIP is often associated with ideas, innovation, risk-taking, and the pursuit of profit. Yet, beneath every successful enterprise lies something…
Beyond Business School: Realities of entrepreneurship in modern world
Business schools have played an important role in shaping entrepreneurs, managers and corporate leaders across the world. They provide knowledge…
Division of labour vs. division of flow
Adam Smith’s division of labour vs. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s flow theory The strongest entrepreneurial theories usually stand on multiple disciplines. Entrepreneurship…
De-ideation: the silent killer of entrepreneurship
The history of business is filled with examples of organizations that failed, not because they lacked resources, but because they…
The ditch of assumptions: a message for smart entrepreneurs and leaders
STOP assuming, start asking. Excellence in business, entrepreneurship, and destiny often comes from asking the right questions, seeking the right…
Entrepreneurial Realities in Real Estate: Opportunities for Impact beyond Profit
Entrepreneurial activity in real estate is often viewed through the lens of profit margins, capital appreciation, and return on investment.…
Circular economy and entrepreneurship: Unlocking sustainable wealth creation in Africa
Last week, I explored the inspiring journey of Dr. Olusola Ayoola, a technology entrepreneur advancing the frontiers of robotics and…
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence: Entrepreneurship at the Frontiers of Innovation
Entrepreneurship in the 21st century is no longer confined to traditional industries; it has evolved into a dynamic force shaping…
Turning pain points to pay points: If it solves a problem, it will make a profit
“Innovation connects creativity with utility by transforming ideas into practical solutions that deliver real value.” - ThinkUP Innovation Services… Empowering…
The knowledge trap (2)Why those who Know too much often never start a business
“Business schools you, beyond business schools.” ThinkUP Innovation Services… Empowering Innovative Minds. Entrepreneurship is often presented as a journey that…
The Knowledge Trap 1
Why Knowing Too Much Can Stop You From Starting a Business Entrepreneurship is often described as a journey that demands…
Eureka and Uhuru moments in entrepreneurship
From insight to independence Entrepreneurship is a dynamic journey characterized by innovation, risk-taking, resilience, and the pursuit of opportunities that…
Finding, feeding, and funding entrepreneurial ideas
“Ideas build castles, but don’t pay the rent. An idea not funded will be found dead.” This statement captures the…
The two I’s of leadership: Intentionality and integrity
Entrepreneurship is a spirit, leadership is its soul, and society is its body. Without the spirit, the body is dead.…
