For me, Broad wasnโt just a casual decision; it was a deliberate step toward understanding how we can innovate in farming, particularly in Africa. Among the many reasons I chose MSU, one of the most visually striking and intellectually compelling was its greenhousesโa symbol of advanced agricultural research and innovation.
As I sit here reflecting on the past two months, I canโt help but marvel at how quickly time is flying. It feels like just yesterday that we started, yet weโve already wrapped up key coursesโincluding todayโs final presentations for our โDesigning and Delivering Impactful Business Presentationsโ course.
During my mentorship yesterday at 2Day Venture, I was reminded of where I was a decade ago when I first started building my companies. I saw students presenting ideas that had tremendous potential, but some were hesitant to take advice.
Recently, I found myself explaining the importance of financial planning to the current cohort of the Nyenyezi Fellowship, who were excited about newfound funds in the the Kwathu Kollective. Their excitement was infectious, but it also reminded me of a critical lesson for any entrepreneur: managing cash flow and understanding financial statements isnโt just importantโitโs essential for survival and growth.