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
Cash transfers to the poor won’t solve poverty Efosa Ojomo Cash transfers to the poor won’t solve poverty Poverty is not fundamentally a resource problem, and pushing resources into poor countries—whether in the form of schools, hospitals, new water installations, or cash—does not result in sustained development. Jan 14, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
A bold new direction for Global Prosperity Efosa Ojomo A bold new direction for Global Prosperity After a milestone year in 2019, we couldn't be more excited to share what's ahead for the Global Prosperity team in 2020. Jan 7, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
To build a new market, overcome these 4 barriers Lincoln Wilcox To build a new market, overcome these 4 barriers When innovators democratize access to needed products and services by breaking down the barriers preventing their consumption, they create a win-win scenario for themselves and the communities where they operate. Dec 19, 2019 Lincoln Wilcox