Beyond Grants: What African Entrepreneurs Can Learn from OpenAI’s Non-Profit Success
For a long time, I have been met with skepticism and criticism for building a non-profit. In the world of business, especially as a woman founder, running a non-profit is often equated with being “less of an entrepreneur,” as if only for-profit ventures validate business acumen. This semester, however, a business communications course provided an unexpected source of reaffirmation—our class project focused on OpenAI.
A Case of Digital Skills for Africa: Why We ‘Failed’
I never thought I would be the entrepreneur standing here, telling you that I failed. Yet here I am, reflecting on my journey with Digital Skills for Africa (DSA)—a venture that started with the best intentions, received nearly $400,000 in funding, trained thousands of young professionals, and yet, after six years, remains a business struggling to survive.
10 Reasons I Love the Broad College of Business: Michigan State University
Choosing an MBA program is one of the biggest decisions of your career, and for many people, it comes down to rankings, reputation, and career opportunities. For me, the decision to join the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University (MSU) was about so much more—it was about culture, authenticity, and fit.
From Selling Wine to Understanding Winemaking: Bodega Severino Sanz (Segovia, Spain)
In 2020, my second love and I co-founded AfriVines, a brand that sought to expand the wine market in Malawi. Fast forward to 2025, and I found myself on a winery tour in Spain—one of the world’s most renowned wine-producing regions.
