Canada’s Economic Challenge: Why Innovation and Diversification Are Key

Adebayo Alonge with Prof. Ricardo Hausmann at Harvard circa 2023 AD Canadians often find themselves criticizing leaders like Justin Trudeau, but as Prof. Hausmann shared with me at Harvard, focusing solely on political figures or complaints won't solve the deeper issues.Hausmann told me: “There are preachers aiming to save the world by making people holy, … Continue reading Canada’s Economic Challenge: Why Innovation and Diversification Are Key →

Africans should take responsibility for their future

I had the privilege of participating in Prime Minister Patrick Achi (Côte d’Ivoire's) seminar at Harvard titled “Unlocking Africa’s Potential through Development.” This seminar profoundly challenged my previously held beliefs regarding the causes of Africa's underdevelopment. Until now, I had firmly believed that colonialism, neocolonialism, tribalism, cultural backwardness, the local inability to add value to … Continue reading Africans should take responsibility for their future →

Risk must be taken to succeed

For any small business or family to be successful, someone must be willing to take a risk. It's about stepping outside of your comfort zone and taking a leap of faith. When was the last time you took a risk? Today might just be the day to take that step towards success. What risks will … Continue reading Risk must be taken to succeed →

Integrate within before looking abroad: A case for why Africa’s Future Lies in first strengthening its Intra-Continental Trade

In this OpEd, Adebayo Alonge argues that before reaching across continents, AfCFTA must first unlock Africa's internal potential. Prioritizing intra-African trade strengthens economic foundations, ensuring Africa engages globally from a position of strength. This strategic focus on self-reliance and empowerment embodies the spirit of Pan-Africanism, charting a path to prosperity on Africa's terms.

How Africa can strengthen the local supply chain, manufacturing and innovation of drugs and vaccines

My recommendations on the panel at Harvard on - Strengthening local supply chain , manufacturing and innovation of Drugs & Vaccines in Africa involve investing in local R&D, revamping IP regimes to enable manufacturing and distribution, encouraging local manufacturing capacity, removing constraints that makenit difficult to use new innovations in the public sector. #africa #entrepreneurship #innovation #vaccines #medicine

Tips for Entrepreneurs from my convo with Shark Tank’s Mr. Wonderful

3 Tips from Kevin Leary - Shark Tank’s Mr Wonderful 1. Building a business is hard enough. Find a country that is making it easy for you to do so. Don’t be wedded to your nationality 2. Build your social media brand around your person 3. Start a business that is suited to telling a … Continue reading Tips for Entrepreneurs from my convo with Shark Tank’s Mr. Wonderful →

Goal Setting for Small Business Owners

Small business owners need to set out time to plan for the year. Even just 3 hours of setting goals will make a big difference. How will you set goals for your business this year? Tell me in the comments. #smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #africa #adebayoalonge #goalsetting #fyp #harvard https://youtu.be/F8FtLgY-rqk?si=HS-nk7vX_NczBGMd Goal setting helps small business owners … Continue reading Goal Setting for Small Business Owners →

Geopolitics is major headwind for business in 2024

Happy New Year! GeoPolitics will present a major risk to scale up startups in 2024. What should entrepreneurs and small businesses do to ensure their businesses thrive in this era of increased geopolitical tensions? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #africa #geopolitics #adebayoalonge https://youtu.be/IbsXGhIP9iU?si=m_esCPRlOsj4J__a Businesses will need to navigate geopolitics in … Continue reading Geopolitics is major headwind for business in 2024 →

What type of leadership do we need in the world today?

We see failure to exercise leadership in business and politics across the world.Why? People fight change. People fight loss.As a result people are afraid to act to bring about change because they fear getting cancelled.Adaptive Leadership can help provide the know-how to those who want to learn how to lead and bring about a world … Continue reading What type of leadership do we need in the world today? →

Open Letter To Nigeria’s President on Climate Change

Climate change is an existential crises to humanity. And presents the most dire consequences for vulnerable developing countries such as Nigeria. Adebayo Alonge has presented a comprehensive strategy to the Nigeria President that can help that country and similar countries adapt to Climate change.