Tag: Adebayo Alonge

From Pan-Africanism to Personal Responsibility


The author reflects on their journey from a proud Pan-Africanist to a more nuanced understanding of Africa's economic challenges. They emphasize historical context, highlighting that Africa's struggles predate colonialism and are compounded by issues like war and trust breakdowns. True progress requires responsibility, hard work, and moving beyond victimhood to embrace data-driven solutions and invest in Africa's future, particularly through AI innovation.

AI Could Run Africa Better Than Politicians


The author reflects on Nigeria's past, highlighting the decline in living standards due to reduced government oversight after 1999. Suggesting a revival through AI in governance, they propose essential services remain public, create government-owned companies, improve transparency, and empower youth leadership. The aim is to rebuild the middle class and enhance accountability.

Tips to Entrepreneurs starting out


Many people start business with almost no one providing them any advice. There are 4 tips to pay attention to in order to succeed in business - patience, focus, large markets , willingness to share.  #smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #africa #adebayoalonge https://youtu.be/LPSncpi8IS0?si=YaOQRC1Na4s0xmyO Tips can go a long way to help you succeed as you start out … Continue reading Tips to Entrepreneurs starting out →

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 →

Try New Styles of Leadership as a small business owner


As a small business owner have you ever reflected on why you respond to issues in the same way all the time? Do you know that by learning more about yourself you can create the freedom to act in new different ways? Tell me what you would do differently in testing new ways of responding … Continue reading Try New Styles of Leadership as a small business owner →

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 →

Businesses should engage politicians


Businesses should engage with politicians so as to ensure viable policy environments for their businesses to grow. As a small buisness owner how will you work with politicians to grow your business? Tell me in the comments. https://youtu.be/dguyzOLDJQc?si=N-CtEwDcwAAeG7Jy

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? →