Weekly roundup for Blitz
For every woman who builds, a girl is watching. And when she sees another woman rise, she sees proof that she can, too.
Are women-only founder events still relevant in 2025? Let’s talk facts, not feelings.
Let’s talk about Adejoke Lasisi — the inspiring founder and creative director of Planet 3R. Adejoke’s story is one of passion, innovation, and turning challenges into opportunities. Born into a traditional weaving family in Ibadan, Nigeria, Adejoke started weaving aso-òfì at just nine years old. Fast forward a few
From Vet school to fintech boss, Olarinde’s making it easier for African freelancers to get paid. Ready to get inspired ? Let’s go!
Weekly roundup for Blitz
👇🏾In this Edition * 🧠 Community Session Recap * Events Open to All * Members Only Event * Beta Mode New Season Announcement * Ecosystem Updates 🧠 Community Session Recap: Building the Right Marketing System In May, we hosted an insightful community session focused on Marketing 101 for African startups. Priscilla Ogbu and Adebayo Ademola opened the
Weekly Roundup from Blitz
👇🏾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,
Actionable insights, stories and ideas for collaborating in the African startup ecosystem
👇🏾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
💡“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
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
👇🏾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’
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
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
👇🏾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
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
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.
👇🏾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
Have you ever attended a startup webinar or listened to an investor discussion and felt completely lost in the conversation? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many early-stage entrepreneurs find startup funding terminology overwhelming. With so many unfamiliar terms being tossed around, it’s easy to feel like
So you put in the work. You polish your pitch deck, send out cold emails to “global investors,” and wait—hoping for a response that never comes. And then, you realize the truth: many of these so-called global investors don’t actually fund African startups.
