Tag: Adebayo Alonge

The $4M Experiment — Zero Defaults, 12% APY, and What Traditional Finance Gets Wrong


Hernando de Soto argues that the global credit system fails to serve the vast majority of entrepreneurs due to outdated risk measurement models. StorsApp addresses this by utilizing alternative data for credit assessments, achieving a zero default rate. The company has pivoted to focus on cross-border payments and trade finance, facilitating access to international markets for small businesses in developing regions.

The Cold Chain Gap — Why $35B in Vaccines and Food Spoil Every Year and How Solar Fixes It


Cold chain failures cost the world $35 billion annually, wasting up to 50% of vaccines and contributing to significant food loss. This issue arises not from a lack of technology, but from misdirected investments favoring developed markets. Solutions include decentralized solar-powered units and integrated models serving both health and agriculture, emphasizing necessity over luxury in healthcare infrastructure.

Three Degrees, One Lesson — Why Credentials Are Tools, Not Destinations


The author, a graduate of prestigious Ivy League institutions, argues that elite credentials should be viewed as keys to opportunities rather than endpoints. He criticizes modern graduates for failing to leverage their education by settling for comfort and safety instead of pursuing meaningful work and challenging norms. Emphasis is placed on remaining active and engaged in impactful endeavors.

RxAll Group — Why I Build in Parallel, Not in Sequence


The author challenges the notion that speed and distance are opposites, advocating for a unified approach to tackling systemic issues like counterfeit drugs, financial exclusion, and energy poverty. By sharing resources across ventures, the author demonstrates how diverse projects can coexist under a single trust architecture, leading to significant impact and financial success.

From Single Product to Pharmacy Workflow AI Automation Infrastructure — How Listening to 100 Users Changed Everything


In 2016, Adebayo Alonge founded RxAll, initially developing an AI-powered spectrometer to combat counterfeit medications. Despite early struggles, a pivot during COVID-19 turned RxAll into a comprehensive pharmacy workflow platform, enhancing success and profitability. By addressing pharmacies' operational needs, adoption surged from 5% to 92%, solidifying their market presence.

The Case for Clear Spheres of Influence — Why Ambiguity Gets the Weak Killed


Adebayo Alonge argues that hegemony is essential for global stability and the protection of the weak. Misunderstanding hegemony as merely oppressive ignores its capacity to maintain order and prevent chaos. He calls for a power that exercises authority morally and institutionally to support development in unstable regions, emphasizing that absence of hegemony leads to greater suffering.

The Rules-Based Order Is a Noble Fiction


The author argues that true power requires both moral clarity and enforcement to protect vulnerable populations. Reflecting on personal experiences and historical lessons, they emphasize the chaos that arises in the absence of a strong hegemony while advocating for an American-led world order as a means of survival and stability.

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.