Entrepreneurship In Africa - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Sep 2010
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Social Entrepreneurship Fellows Named

invite their friends to join and support them in pursuit of legal rights. “This is the equal rights struggle of our generation,” says Elliot. Now in its second year, the Social View Details

Keywords: Awards; disability; gay rights; Accommodation; Hospitality

12 Jul 2019
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The Power of Entrepreneurship

started IGNIA because of the power of entrepreneurship to really bring change into an economy, into a country, into a business community. “Especially in a country like this, the disparities are so big. We... View Details

Keywords: Finance

06 Dec 2021
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Elevator Pitch: Power Sourced

grand-prize winner in the 2021 Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge, Chaku launched its first product, Nikki’s Plantain Crisps, in South Africa View Details

Keywords: agriculture; Africa; food manufacturing; entrepreneurship; startup; Agriculture; Food Manufacturing; Manufacturing

08 Feb 2010
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Professor Josh Lerner Wins Major Entrepreneurship Prize

06 Jun 2019
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Blavatnik Family Foundation Gift and Fellows in Life Science Entrepreneurship Announced

18 Jan 2017
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HBS Gains New Insight Into Africa

politically, and economically diverse countries, Africa has become a dynamic frontier for business and entrepreneurship. In response to HBS faculty, student, and alumni interest, the School is broadening its... View Details

01 Apr 1999
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Africa Business Club Discusses Continent's Opportunities

The Africa Business Club hosted its first-ever conference at the School on January 30. The relatively new club, founded in 1997 to help increase awareness at HBS of business and career opportunities on the... View Details

23 Jun 2017
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A 'Pillar' of Entrepreneurship

Photo courtesy of Russ Wilcox Photo courtesy of Russ Wilcox Serial entrepreneur Russ Wilcox (MBA 1995), whose ventures have included E-Ink, Transatomic Power and new life sciences startup, Piper Therapeutics, has joined Pillar, the “founder-friendly” Boston-based... View Details

Keywords: Management of Companies and Enterprises; Management

26 Jan 2011
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China, South Africa Advance Sustainability Efforts

01 Apr 2009
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Professor James Austin Wins Social Entrepreneurship Award

17 Jun 2020
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Harvard Business School Introduces 2020-2021 Blavatnik Fellows in Life Science Entrepreneurship

25 Apr 2014
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A talent scout for tomorrow’s Africa

In his role as vice president of admissions for the Africa Business Club at HBS, Olujimi Williams (MBA 2015) does more than just acquaint prospective students with the School; he serves as a link to his... View Details

24 Apr 2014
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Reinventing perceptions of Africa through wine

Selena Cuffe (MBA 2003) and her company, Heritage Link Brands, import wine made by black South African vintners. In so doing, Cuffe is helping to reverse the effects of apartheid: the vintners gain access to more capital, can own their... View Details

24 Apr 2014
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The path to philanthropic entrepreneurship

worlds, where she helps others develop enterprises that fulfill their passions. “My path has been entrepreneurship and creating businesses—investing in others and in other... View Details