How transparency and impact earned us Gates Foundation grant
Fundraising in Africa
Africa's Market Explained · Tomiwa Onaleye
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Show Notes
In this episode, we'll delve into a form of fundraising often overlooked in the African tech ecosystem: Grants!
Guest speaker: Stephen Yaw Asamoah, CEO of MedPharma. An entrepreneur passionate about making healthcare accessible to the masses and has secured a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to propel his venture forward.
Main takeaways:
1. Telling the truth about your business and impact can be a game-changer when securing grants.
2. It's important to know your business, customers and numbers by heart.
3. Surround yourself with people who you can trust, and who give advice that makes sense to you.
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