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“The number one problem I’ve seen for startups, is they don’t actually have product/market fit, when they think they do.” Alex Schultz. “40% confuse a prototype and an MVP. A prototype is essentially a sample. Its for you to show that you can turn your idea into a product. Its in the lab- does not … Read moreProduct Market Fit
#1 Mistake of Start ups—-Building something Nobody wants Your first milestone: Problem Solution Fit
As a child, Susan Murcott ’90 SM ’92 saw firsthand the long-term impact that water- and food-borne illness can have on people. At age 16, her maternal grandmother contracted polio, which can be transmitted through direct contact with someone infected with the virus or, occasionally, through contaminated food and water. As a result of the … Read moreTransforming lives by providing safe drinking water
Contrary to most people’s perception about agriculture as being a poor-old man’s occupation in the village, agriculture is certainly “the best culture” and has great potential to revive and drive our dwindling economy. Amid global pandemics such as COVID-19 when almost all other sectors of the economy are on their knees, demand for agricultural commodity … Read moreThe best culture is agriculture
Tell us about your start-up/business. What’s your 30 second elevator pitch?Yembeads Design is mainly focused on improving the fashion image of the African women with the production and unique design of accessories and jewelleries using local beads. What need or problem are you solving?Yembeads aims to reduce unemployment for women in Sierra Leone by producing … Read moreYembeads