In simple terms, financial literacy means knowing the language of Finance. Now more than ever, it is very important to understand that there are layers to this definition and its application to improve financial decisions. According to the OECD, Financial Literacy is “A combination of awareness, knowledge, skill, attitude and behaviour necessary to make sound…
According to recent, report by the International Monetary Funds (IMF), the world would experience global recession triggered by the Coronavirus also known as COVID 19 in coming weeks. This is not totally surprising as the rapid spread of the virus, which began in Wuhan, China late 2019 has gradually taken over the world, causing businesses,…
Remote working has become more common and suitable for companies and start-ups. This is no surprise as the advancement in technology, availability of productivity apps and rising need for social distancing has made it the best alternative to get work done. That said, this newfound freedom can be hard for employees, clients and founders…
From the beginning of time, storytelling was used for communicating, educating, and connecting in the society. According to marketers, this age-long technique is the best method for start-ups to engage, convey values, ideas, and services to consumers. Why storytelling? Aside from the fact that it makes companies more human and relatable, statistics also show that…
The strength of a start-up lies heavily on the team behind it. According to data from Harvard Business Review, 60% of new ventures fail due to problems with the team. This is of no surprise because the team makes everything work, everything often grinds to a halt when there is a problem. Also, the experience…
Co-founder Ifeoluwa of AWA Bike, an Ingressive Capital portfolio company solving transportation problems in Africa shares his experience as a startup founder and some lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs. 1. Hello, it's great to have you on Ingressive Capital, can you tell us a bit about yourself? I’m Ifeoluwa Ogundipe, I’m a Lawyer by education with…