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A lot of young people say they want to build a business.But do you want to sell when nobody is responding?Do you want to...
23/03/2026

A lot of young people say they want to build a business.

But do you want to sell when nobody is responding?

Do you want to keep records when the numbers are small?

Do you want to stay consistent when the hype is gone?

Do you want to solve customer problems when you are tired, underpaid, uncertain, and still figuring things out yourself?

Because that is closer to entrepreneurship than most of the content online.

We are opening Back2Basics 2026 with Episode 1: The Truth About Building a Business - a practical session designed to reset expectations and confront the realities people usually skip.

Our guest speaker is , CEO of

Vanessa is not speaking from theory. She is a testament to what disciplined ex*****on can produce - building from a delivery business into a fulfilment institution with the kind of ambition and operational depth that has people calling VDL an Amazon of Africa type of play.

That journey alone is something every young entrepreneur should pay attention to.

Through VDL Fulfilment, she is helping reshape African e-commerce by proving that success is not only about products or branding - it is also about fulfilment, delivery, operational discipline, and building systems that can actually scale. Brands working with VDL are cutting costs by over 50% and growing with stronger backend ex*****on.

Join us on 26 March 2026, 5:30 PM at Silver Star Tower - SB Incubator for an honest conversation on what it really takes to build.

Not hype.
Not vibes.
Not founder talk.

Real business.

Register here: bit.ly/B2B2026REG

Building a company doesn’t usually fail because founders lack ideas.It fails because the ground shifts and they don’t sh...
19/12/2025

Building a company doesn’t usually fail because founders lack ideas.

It fails because the ground shifts and they don’t shift with it.

This evening, Back to Basics (B2B) is creating space for an honest conversation about what it really takes to stay relevant as an entrepreneur - when industries evolve, capital tightens, and certainty disappears.

We’re joined by Ashley S. Kim, whose career spans investment, biotech startups, and venture development - working closely with early-stage founders navigating complexity long before it becomes a headline. Her experience brings a grounded perspective on skills, mindset, and adaptability that don’t show up on pitch decks, but determine who survives.

If you’re building for the long game, this session is for you.

🗓️ Today
🕔 5–7 PM
📍 Stanbic Incubator, Airport City
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/back_2_basics_25

See you in the room.

Today, Nora Nahae Kim joins Back to Basics to share her journey of navigating complex systems where finance, law, and te...
19/12/2025

Today, Nora Nahae Kim joins Back to Basics to share her journey of navigating complex systems where finance, law, and technology collide, and how founders can stay adaptable when the rules lag behind innovation.

Her journey isn’t linear. It’s layered, curious, global - the kind that makes you pause and ask yourself:

“What does it take to lead when the rules keep changing?”

This evening, she’ll explore exactly that:

📅 | ⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM | 📍 Stanbic Incubator
🔗 Register: bit.ly/back_2_basics_25

Real insight. Global perspective. Future-ready thinking. 🚀

What if the skills that got you here… aren’t the ones that will take you forward?Entrepreneurship today demands more tha...
16/12/2025

What if the skills that got you here… aren’t the ones that will take you forward?

Entrepreneurship today demands more than ambition. It demands adaptability, clarity of mindset, and the courage to unlearn.

That’s why this Back to Basics (B2B) – December Edition is creating room for real conversations about what it truly means to be future-ready.

With insights from Ashley Kim and Nora Kim, we’ll explore the practical skills and thinking patterns entrepreneurs need to navigate uncertainty and build with intention.

📅 19th December 2025
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Stanbic Incubator, Silver Star Tower (Mezzanine Floor), Airport City

🎟 Register here: bit.ly/back_2_basics_25

If you’re building for the long game, this conversation is for you.

Today at 1pm GMT, we unpack the $100 Billion question. How do we truly unlock Africa's massive Agri-Tech opportunity?Joi...
26/11/2025

Today at 1pm GMT, we unpack the $100 Billion question.

How do we truly unlock Africa's massive Agri-Tech opportunity?

Join the In The Box Knowledge Series as we dive into real-world lessons and breakthroughs from Ghana's vibrant innovation ecosystem.

Featuring Isaac Sesi (Founder & CEO, Sesi Technologies) and moderated by Nana Akwasi Boateng (Boxplay Ventures).

Don't just watch the future happen - be part of building it.

⏰ 1pm - 2pm GMT

JOIN LIVE HERE: https://lnkd.in/eZuBsBMN

What will it take for Africa to truly power itself? The continent holds some of the richest renewable energy potential o...
24/10/2025

What will it take for Africa to truly power itself?

The continent holds some of the richest renewable energy potential on Earth — from the endless sunlight of the Sahel to the strong winds off our coasts. Yet millions still live without reliable electricity.

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA, 2022), Africa possesses:
✅ 60% of the world’s best solar resources
❌ but attracts only about 2% of global renewable energy investment.

Meanwhile,
‼️600 million Africans still lack access to electricity (World Bank, 2024).

The challenge is clear… but so is the opportunity.

The question is no longer if Africa can lead a clean energy revolution — it’s how we’ll make it work for everyone. 🌍

From rural electrification to climate-smart infrastructure, the continent’s energy transition demands bold thinking, local innovation, and strategic collaboration.

But it’s also an entrepreneurial moment — one where startups, engineers, and problem-solvers across Africa can turn today’s energy gaps into tomorrow’s business opportunities.
From solar mini-grids to battery storage, electric mobility, and smart metering, entrepreneurs are key to powering Africa from the ground up.

That’s exactly what we’re exploring at In The Box Knowledge Series – Episode: “Africa’s Energy Transition: Pathways to a Sustainable Future.

Join Boamah Asare, Climate & Infrastructure Specialist at the Swiss Embassy/SECO, as he shares real-world lessons from over $21 million in renewable energy projects improving access for 21,000+ rural households.

📅 29th October, 2025
🕐 1PM – 2PM GMT
📍 Live on LinkedIn | Ventures

Let’s ignite the dialogue — and the entrepreneurial drive — that fuels Africa’s energy future: clean, inclusive, and unstoppable. 🔋✨

👉 Join the conversation and help shape Africa’s next wave of energy innovation:
https://www.linkedin.com/events/africa-senergytransition-pathwa7382015901245534208

05/09/2025

Back2Basics

Are you a founder-minded creative with deep roots in Accra’s tech, creative, or diaspora community?Are you the go-to per...
27/06/2025

Are you a founder-minded creative with deep roots in Accra’s tech, creative, or diaspora community?

Are you the go-to person for curating unforgettable events?

Plugged into Accra’s creative, tech, or entrepreneurial scene?

Thinking like a founder, not just an event planner?

Venture Nest - Accra's new innovation space is on the hunt for a Programs & Events Managing Partner 🚀

Can you help shape the energy of our space through community-driven experiences - from pitch nights and founder mixers to thought-provoking evening sessions and creative activations?

This isn’t a 9-to-5. It’s a chance to co-create culture, build community, and lead something that actually matters.

📩 Sound like you? Let’s talk.

Shoot us a message: [email protected] | WhatsApp: +233256833222

Read full description here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cyfj886zPollItmzVxYEf-cfUZYzveQt/view?usp=drivesdk

🌍 Empowering African Founders to Scale Across Borders 🚀We’re thrilled to welcome Nicholas Carl Clerk, Investment Ecosyst...
28/05/2025

🌍 Empowering African Founders to Scale Across Borders 🚀

We’re thrilled to welcome Nicholas Carl Clerk, Investment Ecosystem Development Manager at Renew Capital, as a guest speaker for Episode 5 of the In The Box Knowledge Series.

Nicholas brings sharp insight from the frontlines of early-stage investing and ecosystem building across Africa.

At Renew Capital, he drives investment strategy, portfolio growth, and founder support across West Africa—bridging capital with opportunity.

Rooted in a deep passion for empowering African entrepreneurs, Nicholas is helping shape resilient ventures that scale across borders.

This is a must-attend session for founders, investors, and ecosystem builders looking to grow with intention and impact.

💡 Let’s unlock the next wave of African growth—together.

🔗 Join us today at 1 PM

💡 Happening Today at 1 PM!We’re proud to feature Jeremy Quainoo, a trailblazer in Africa’s fintech landscape, as a guest...
28/05/2025

💡 Happening Today at 1 PM!

We’re proud to feature Jeremy Quainoo, a trailblazer in Africa’s fintech landscape, as a guest speaker for Episode 5 of the In The Box Knowledge Series.

With a proven track record leading fintech expansion across Africa, Jeremy brings a deep understanding of how to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, build strategic partnerships, and scale impactful digital solutions.

As CEO of Jumo Ghana & General Manager, JUMO Africa, he’s helped unlock capital and drive financial inclusion across the continent.

🎓 Harvard Business School Accion alumnus
🎓 MBA - Australian Institute of Business
🌐 President - Ghana Digital Finance Practitioners Association

Join us as he shares practical strategies, insights, and lessons for startups looking to scale across the continent.

🔗 Tune in today at 1 PM: https://lnkd.in/dFA3fs5u

🚀 In the Box is back — and this edition dives deep into Building Ventures: Insights from Boxplay as a Venture Builder.Jo...
28/04/2025

🚀 In the Box is back — and this edition dives deep into Building Ventures: Insights from Boxplay as a Venture Builder.

Join our founder, .merki together with , .nwobu , and as they share hard-earned lessons from the frontlines of building businesses from the ground up in Africa.

This isn’t about theory — it’s about what really works:

💬 What does it take to build ventures that are not just bold — but sustainable and scalable?

💬 How do you fast-track feedback loops and is it possible to adapt Lean Startup methods to the West African reality?

💬 How do you bridge the gap between global venture capital expectations and African market dynamics?

💬 What infrastructure and mindset shifts make the difference between startups that fizzle — and those that flourish?

🔥 Get ready for an unfiltered conversation packed with real strategies, hard lessons, and insights you can apply directly to your entrepreneurial journey.

👉 Register link in comments section.

We are wrapping up in a grand style!Kick off the holiday season early with Back2Basics’ epic End-of-Year Party this Frid...
11/12/2024

We are wrapping up in a grand style!
Kick off the holiday season early with Back2Basics’ epic End-of-Year Party this Friday!
Come network, pitch, and unwind as we wrap up the year in style!
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Venue: Stanbic Incubator, Silver Star Tower
Register and secure your spot now: bit.ly/B2BE5

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