The rise of the bottom up and surprising lessons and leadership from Africa and other rising markets.
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...
The blog, written by Isha Doshi , explores the challenges posed by currency volatility in sub-Saharan Africa, where erratic exchange rates impact both international investors and local economies. TLG Capital, with over a decade of experience investing in African SMEs, highlights how factors like rel...
After her daughter's traumatic brain injury (TBI), Lynne Becker became an entrepreneur on a mission—a mission to share with others what she learned about TBI. And ultimately, a mission to accelerate research and clinical trials. Two student teams taking MIT Sloan’s Analytics Lab (A-Lab) helped her t...
In this blog, Micheil Banoub, Director of Programs at Kuo Sharper Initiative (KSI), shares his firsthand experiences navigating the complexities of currency risk management in Zambia. Drawing insights from over 23 meetings with financial leaders and SMEs in Lusaka, Micheil explores the challenges of...
The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) leads its 2024-2025 Foundry Fellows on an ecosystem tour of Nairobi, Kenya. Over a three-day tour of Nairobi and a week-long experience in Kenya, Africa’s top innovation-driven entrepreneurs wi...
The story of Africa has long been one of resilience, innovation, and adaptability: from the architectural marvels of the ancient Egyptian pyramids to the invention of mathematics in the Kingdom of Mali, the Continent has been characterized by significant achievements and contributions to global hist...
Twelve Legatum Fellows from seven countries explored Egypt’s entrepreneurial environment, connecting markets and strengthening ties across Africa.
Foundry Fellow Ecosystem Tour 2023 - 2024 Blog Press Release
written by Shamil Ibragimov, discusses how Kyrgyzstan, facing significant challenges from climate change, can leverage decentralized power generation—particularly solar energy—to secure its energy future. It highlights the country's vulnerability due to its reliance on hydropower, which is threatene...
