Many African countries are poor for a simple reason, says entrepreneur Magatte Wade: governments have created far too many obstacles to starting and running a business. In this passionate talk, Wade breaks down the challenges of doing business on the continent and offers some solutions of her own -- while calling on leaders to do their part, too.
In 17 episodes, Anna Akana will teach you entrepreneurship skills to help you start and run a small business. This course is based on a college-level curriculum with a variety of reference texts, including the Strategyzer Business Model Canvas. By the end of the course, you will be able to:
(1) Evaluate the quality of an idea and take steps to turn it into a small business
(2) Understand the legal basics of business entity formation, sales, costs, and other finances
(3) Develop a clear value proposition for your business and customer relationships
(4) Navigate other businesses, including both competition and key partners
(5) Define success for yourself as an entrepreneur, and recognize failure
