Entries from 'Inspiration'

Welcome to Ningbo, China – A vibrant city with business in mind

I have just arrived to Ningbo in China, located 200 km south of Shanghai, with a population of 7 600 000(2010). It’s a grey city with a vibrant business climate. On the 8 lane streets you can see new BMW 745, Audi S8, MB S-class. When you look on the sidewalk you can see old carriages, people…

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It’s possible… in India

In south west India there is a state named Kerala. In this green and beautiful state there is something special going on. Entrepreneurs are starting more businesses than ever before. In Kerala people are living a good life, there is a high quality education system and people are used to a healthy lifestyle.  Furthermore it’s…

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Phase 2 – Time to move on…

Tomorrow it’s time for phase two in The Startup Adventure. I’m leaving The Nailab, Nairobi, Kenya for Technopark Tbi, Trivandrum India Thank you Sam Gichuru, Lynn Sellanga and Eunice Mutindi for a great stay at Nailab. Here is some facts about the next stop: Technopark is widely acknowledged as India’s most advanced and prestigious technology…

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Guest lecturer at Nailab – Sharing knowledge

Last friday I had the opportunity to give something back to Nailab for their hospitality. We did a two hour lecture and workshop on The Business Model Canvas.

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Another perspective

Words from a young entrepreneur in Kenya “You know at this time, I was a young man who has just started making some money for himself and that feeling of contentness sets in coupled up with social pressure that faces many other youths and a compelling desire to burn up the money on entertainment is…

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