Latest Funding Opportunities Ep. 1

Weekly Roundup from Blitz

Startup marketing shouldn't be this hard...

👇🏾In this Edition * Founder's Notes * Community Session Invitation * Ecosystem Updates 📮 Founder's Notes: Why Marketing Feels So Hard (And What to Do About It) Marketing is tough for startups, of course. There’s no way around it. You’re juggling building your product, setting up your operations,

This Might Be the Most Underrated Part of Your Startup Strategy… 💥

👇🏾In this Edition * 📮Founders Notes * Startup Law for African Founders * Beta Collective Community Membership * Ecosystem Updates 📮 Founder's Notes: Legaaaaalllllll..... You’re busy building your startup, validating your product, and chasing down customers and investors. You’re thinking MVP, market fit, and fundraising—not contracts, IP protection, or legal

Essential skills for Today’s Changemakers

💡“people who solve problems must somehow first arrive at the belief that they can solve problems”. Have you ever found yourself thinking, “How do people actually make a real difference in the world?” Well, It’s not about being born with something extra, It’s about learning and building the

Think like a Changemaker: How to cultivate the social entrepreneurial mindset

When I think of a social entrepreneur, I picture someone who just can't sit still when they see something wrong in the world. They don’t wait around for someone else to step in. They spot a problem, and instead of pointing fingers, they’re already brainstorming solutions

Don’t Let Legal Confusion Derail Your Startup!

👇🏾In this Edition * Community Session Invite * Ecosystem Updates Community Updates from The Beta Collective Community by Priscilla Invitation to Startup Law 101: African Founder Edition If you're building a startup, getting your legal foundations right early on can save you from major headaches later. That’s why we’

How to pitch a new idea to investors in 10 simple steps

Pitching to investors is hard, trying to convince someone else other than yourself that your idea is worth betting on is tough. The truth is, investors hear pitches all the time, and most of them don’t get funding.  Your idea can be solid but it needs to be communicated

3 key things to know before seeking funding as a founder

Securing funding is one of the biggest milestones for any startup founder—but it can also be one of the most challenging. Whether you’re looking for your first investor or preparing for your next big funding round, knowing what to expect (and how to prepare) can make all the

Social Entrepreneurship & Securing Funding 🌍🚀

👇🏾In this Edition * Founder's Notes: The Rise of the Social Entrepreneur * Community Session Recap * Beta Collective Community Membership * Ecosystem Updates 📮 Founder's Notes: The Rise of the Social Entrepreneur This edition founders note was written by Olamidayo You are capable of creating meaningful impact—if you give

Step Into Your Power: The Rise of the Social Entrepreneur

You are capable of creating meaningful impact—if you give yourself permission. The greatest barrier to living a life of purpose as a social entrepreneur often isn’t lack of resources or ideas. It’s the voice—internal or external—that says, “You can’t.” And most often, that voice

💪🏾 How We're Powering Africa's Next Generation of Innovators

When we envisioned The Beta Collective, we set out to become a catalyst for African innovation—a place where bright minds could connect, experiment, and build solutions with genuine impact.

Lessons Learned: Blitz from Whiteboard to Tomorrow's Launch 🚀

👇🏾In this Edition * Founder's Notes: From Whiteboard to Launch * Blitz Launch Update * Community Update * Ecosystem Updates 📮 Founder's Notes A behind-the-scenes look at how we brought Blitz to life, from ideation to launching a landing page. When I started working on Blitz, it stemmed from a clear