I agree with you. We don’t need more fancy tech platforms that are basically just copy and paste of what already exists. If your tech is not intentionally solving for the African users, it’s going to become redundant. What’s the point of a delivery platform backed by tech when your rider has to call me for directions?
This was indeed a good read, asides the fancy ideas and massive technological ideas, building a structure that won't disrupt this fancy ideas is key. Well done Lou.
Thank you so much! You're right, without solid structure and thoughtful execution, even the best ideas can crumble. Always aiming to build with both vision and foundation in mind. Appreciate the kind words!
You’ve nailed one of the biggest hurdles for tech in Africa: failing infrastructure. If governments won’t prioritize the basics like power, maybe it’s time for tech innovators to think beyond code e.g setting up mini hydro plants or alternative energy hubs just to keep the lights on. Sounds wild, but real solutions may need to reflect just how resilient and resourceful our tech minds are."
Absolutely! This hits the nail on the head. At some point, innovation in Africa has to stretch beyond code into systems thinking. If the foundation is shaky, even the smartest tech won't stand. It does sound wild, but maybe wild is exactly what we need.
Totally agree with this! So many startups look great on paper but fall apart because the basics aren’t there. We need less hype and more real-world solutions that work with what’s actually on the ground. Well articulated!
Absolutely! So many startups look great on paper but fall apart because the fundamentals are missing. We need less hype and more practical solutions that work with the realities on the ground. Well said!
I agree with you. We don’t need more fancy tech platforms that are basically just copy and paste of what already exists. If your tech is not intentionally solving for the African users, it’s going to become redundant. What’s the point of a delivery platform backed by tech when your rider has to call me for directions?
Well articulated, Africans don’t need more platforms, they need solutions built with their context in mind.
This was indeed a good read, asides the fancy ideas and massive technological ideas, building a structure that won't disrupt this fancy ideas is key. Well done Lou.
Thank you so much! You're right, without solid structure and thoughtful execution, even the best ideas can crumble. Always aiming to build with both vision and foundation in mind. Appreciate the kind words!
You’ve nailed one of the biggest hurdles for tech in Africa: failing infrastructure. If governments won’t prioritize the basics like power, maybe it’s time for tech innovators to think beyond code e.g setting up mini hydro plants or alternative energy hubs just to keep the lights on. Sounds wild, but real solutions may need to reflect just how resilient and resourceful our tech minds are."
Absolutely! This hits the nail on the head. At some point, innovation in Africa has to stretch beyond code into systems thinking. If the foundation is shaky, even the smartest tech won't stand. It does sound wild, but maybe wild is exactly what we need.
Totally agree with this! So many startups look great on paper but fall apart because the basics aren’t there. We need less hype and more real-world solutions that work with what’s actually on the ground. Well articulated!
Absolutely! So many startups look great on paper but fall apart because the fundamentals are missing. We need less hype and more practical solutions that work with the realities on the ground. Well said!