Aaron Dignan's thought-provoking post sparked a massive discussion on LinkedIn about building companies without VC funding. Founders and investors weigh in.
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How Hanadi Suliman Mobilized LinkedIn to Redefine Startup PR
When Hanadi Suliman posted about the mismatch between startup budgets and traditional PR costs, she didn’t just get comments—she sparked a movement. Here’s what happened next.
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Purpose-driven founders: Why Founders Must Obsess Over the Problem, Not the Title – Lessons from Nuseir Yassin
In a viral LinkedIn post, Nuseir Yassin outlines seven truths that every founder should confront. From obsessing over the problem to embracing reality, the startup world took note.
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Startup fundraising: What Founders Get Wrong About Investor Calls, According to Rana El Kaliouby
Rana El Kaliouby’s blunt yet brilliant LinkedIn post sparked a wave of founder confessions and investor insights about startup fundraising etiquette and expectations.
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YAP digital banking: YAP Raises $41M to Expand Digital Banking Across MENA & Africa
Wassl’s update on YAP’s $41M funding round outlines bold fintech expansion plans in the Middle East and Africa, focused on digital banking and financial inclusion.
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moral capital: Hisham M. El Agamy Sparks Cross-Generational Conversation on Ethics and Leadership
In a viral LinkedIn post, Hisham M. El Agamy reflects on the moral capital that defined his generation of leaders, sparking deep, intergenerational conversation across business and education sectors.
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Steve Ndende Launches Low-Budget : Steve Ndende Launches Low-Budget Import Community in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire
Steve Ndende empowers aspiring entrepreneurs in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire with a low-capital bulk import initiative, connecting them to suppliers in China and streamlining logistics.
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MANTRA Launches $108M Blockchain: MANTRA Launches $108M Blockchain Ecosystem Fund to Accelerate Web3 Growth
Blockchain firm MANTRA announced the launch of a $108M Ecosystem Fund aimed at supercharging global Web3 and DeFi innovation, with backing from Shorooq, Laser Digital, and Three Point Capital.
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STUCK? Raises Pre-Seed Round to Lead Arabic AI Innovation
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