The World Bank’s $12B COVID-19 fund can have lasting impact: Here’s how Efosa Ojomo The World Bank’s $12B COVID-19 fund can have lasting impact: Here’s how For the World Bank to tackle COVID-19 effectively in poor countries, it needs to do more than simply strengthen the healthcare system. Mar 24, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
America was once an emerging market Efosa Ojomo America was once an emerging market America's rags-to-riches story isn't exceptional; it follows the same predictable path as other now-prosperous countries. That path offers hope for emerging markets today. Mar 17, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
On International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate the women who are working to build a better tomorrow Efosa Ojomo On International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate the women who are working to build a better tomorrow When young girls see women start and build companies that significantly impact society, a virtuous cycle of empowerment begins. Mar 8, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
How private equity can win big in Africa Efosa Ojomo How private equity can win big in Africa Private equity has the potential to truly transform lives and create inclusive prosperity in Africa. So why have some of the world’s largest private equity funds floundered on the continent? Mar 5, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
In emerging markets, integrate integrate integrate Efosa Ojomo In emerging markets, integrate integrate integrate Succeeding in an emerging market often requires companies to invest in operations outside their core competencies. Feb 27, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
How FedEx made Tennessee a hub of global commerce Lincoln Wilcox How FedEx made Tennessee a hub of global commerce In the act of creating new markets, innovators set off a series of events that pull prosperity, in the form of profits, jobs, and improved business culture and infrastructure, into the region where they occur. Feb 20, 2020 Lincoln Wilcox
A step in the right direction: UAE’s investment in Africa’s youth Efosa Ojomo A step in the right direction: UAE’s investment in Africa’s youth Perhaps more important than the amount of money UAE will invest is how the country plans to invest it—developing Africa's capacity to innovate. Feb 18, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
5 reasons why impact investments and market-creating innovations go hand-in-hand Efosa Ojomo 5 reasons why impact investments and market-creating innovations go hand-in-hand Investors play a pivotal role in shaping how societies evolve, so it is important they understand which types of companies do the most to raise the quality of life for people in a society. Feb 13, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
A market-creation story: Aravind Eye Care Lincoln Wilcox A market-creation story: Aravind Eye Care Global cases of blindness are expected to triple by 2050, but Aravind Eye Care may have cracked the code of how to tackle the problem. Feb 6, 2020 Lincoln Wilcox
The inextricable link between market-creating innovation and sustainable infrastructure Efosa Ojomo The inextricable link between market-creating innovation and sustainable infrastructure Simply transferring resources to poor countries is a tempting but often unsustainable strategy. Lasting solutions require creating a new market. Feb 4, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
From nonconsumption to market creation: How Toyota became an economic powerhouse for Japan Efosa Ojomo From nonconsumption to market creation: How Toyota became an economic powerhouse for Japan Toyota defied the odds to become the world's largest car manufacturer today. How did an unassuming Japanese car company rise to such great heights? Jan 23, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
Cutting-edge tech is exciting, but innovations don’t need to be flashy to be impactful Lincoln Wilcox Cutting-edge tech is exciting, but innovations don’t need to be flashy to be impactful While pushing the boundaries of what’s technologically possible is valuable, developing an innovative business model that democratizes access to needed products or services deserves just as much, if not more, praise. Jan 16, 2020 Lincoln Wilcox
