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New Book Details History and Future of Kendall Square
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In a new book about the history of Kendall Square from the MIT Press, author Robert Buderi chronicles the area's biggest successes in innovation.
Exploring entrepreneurship in Africa
MIT Sloan students visited startups in Ghana and Kenya to learn from founders.
Leveraging the Power of Communication, Branding and Storytelling
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The success stories of Swvl, Andela, BRCK, Sanergy, and countless others underscore the profound impact of effective communication. They remind us that a strong brand can propel a startup from obscurity to iconic status. They show us that storytelling forges connections that transcend borders and to...
Does the acceleration of digital transformation represent an opportunity for emerging economies?
For decades, information and communication technologies (ICTs) have variably impacted people, enterprises, and societies and have demonstrated the potential to become a game changer.
12 Insights From A Decade Of Investing In Female Entrepreneurs
The data has shown what many of us have known and experienced for years- the journey for female entrepreneurs to get to the same point of success as their male counterparts is longer.
On the dangerous return of the mercantilism
The developing countries must act with all the means at their disposal against protectionist restrictions on international trade and investment, writes Mahmoud Mohieldin.
A startup in Kenya is launching “Uber for ambulances”
In Nairobi, most things can be ordered from your phone—an Uber, or taxi from one of several other taxi hailing app companies and soon, Nairobians will also be able order an ambulance from their phones
(Webinar Recap) 3 Ways Digital Health Is Expanding Access to Care
With global expansion in connectivity, digital health is playing a growing role in improving the efficiency and efficacy of health systems and delivery models in emerging markets.
Making Entrepreneurship Work in Africa: Challenges and Solutions
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Stories of entrepreneurs changing the story of Africa. According to one, "People like us — the founders, the movers and the shakers – our stories should also be told widely,” she said. “That story of Africa, we are the face of it. And it is hopeful, it is so much possibility. And hope has to be told...