It’s Going to Take Passion and Delusion: Reflections on Malawi as a Failing Business
I was walking around my kitchen, and it hit me: it would be really fun, as an entrepreneur, to run not just a business, but a whole country. Then, I thought of my country, Malawi, as a business, and immediately cringed at the idea of running Malawi as a business.
Between Inspiration and Paralysis: What Travel Teaches African Leaders — and Why It’s Not Enough
Over the past few years, I’ve witnessed this conversation bubble up online — often concerns around Malawian politicians and their frequent international travels. One user asked (genuinely, I think), “Don’t they come back inspired? Don’t they want to make things better after seeing how things work out there?” It’s a fair question. One I’ve asked myself many times — not just about politicians, but even about myself.
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.
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.
