The power of a roof over one’s head Jessica Plante The power of a roof over one’s head People experiencing homelessness often turn to the ER for care. What if there's a more cost-effective and compassionate solution? Dec 5, 2019 Jessica Plante
Innovators Worth Watching: Care Management Plus Jessica Plante Innovators Worth Watching: Care Management Plus Managing chronic illness requires a special approach. Is Care Management Plus' approach a disruptive one? Our latest Innovators Worth Watching post! Nov 12, 2019 Jessica Plante
Diamonds aren’t forever, but there’s still hope for Botswana Efosa Ojomo Diamonds aren’t forever, but there’s still hope for Botswana After decades of growth, Botswana’s economy is losing speed. A look at the driving factor in the country’s fragile economic growth hints at what went wrong and how the country can course correct. Nov 7, 2019 Efosa Ojomo
Nollywood has written the script for African development Lincoln Wilcox Nollywood has written the script for African development Rising from humble origins, Nigeria’s film industry now accounts for 5% of the country’s GDP. Can other developing industries in Africa replicate its success? Oct 31, 2019 Lincoln Wilcox
What Apple can teach innovators about developing health technology Jessica Plante What Apple can teach innovators about developing health technology Innovations in technology can play a large role in improving healthcare. But, as Apple found with the iPhone, it's how the tech is used that makes all the difference. Oct 22, 2019 Jessica Plante
On World Poverty Day, why ending poverty is not enough Efosa Ojomo On World Poverty Day, why ending poverty is not enough For the first time in our lifetime, the percentage of the global population living in extreme poverty is less than 10%. Many celebrate this achievement. But maybe they shouldn’t. Oct 17, 2019 Efosa Ojomo
Innovators Worth Watching: EverlyWell Jessica Plante Innovators Worth Watching: EverlyWell Healthcare consumers are looking more and more for convenience. Could at-home medical testing be the next step in making care truly convenient? Our latest Innovators Worth Watching post! Oct 10, 2019 Jessica Plante
These bold Nigerian companies are targeting nonconsumption, and winning Efosa Ojomo These bold Nigerian companies are targeting nonconsumption, and winning In countries like Nigeria, there’s still a long way to go in democratizing basic products and services. Fortunately, new ventures are addressing this issue and transforming lives in the process. Oct 3, 2019 Efosa Ojomo
When bootcamps go big: from coworking space to lifelong learning behemoth Richard Price When bootcamps go big: from coworking space to lifelong learning behemoth For our recent paper, Betting on Bootcamps, we did a deep dive with seven bootcamps. Our fourth profile is on General Assembly, a global education provider that is setting the pace for bootcamps in the corporate training... Oct 1, 2019 Richard Price
What’s the key to ending vaping? Not following smoking’s roadmap Jessica Plante What’s the key to ending vaping? Not following smoking’s roadmap Teen vape use is a rising public health crisis. But doing what’s worked in the past may not be enough. Sept 24, 2019 Jessica Plante
There’s a better solution to America’s immigration crisis Lincoln Wilcox There’s a better solution to America’s immigration crisis Both migrants and governments would benefit from a better solution to the immigration crisis. Finding it will require thinking about the problem differently. Sept 19, 2019 Lincoln Wilcox
Innovators Creating Prosperity: Lifestores Healthcare Efosa Ojomo Innovators Creating Prosperity: Lifestores Healthcare We caught up with Bryan Mezue, CEO and co-founder of Lifestores Healthcare, to learn how his company is making needed medications affordable and accessible to millions in Nigeria and beyond. Sept 17, 2019 Efosa Ojomo
