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The Taiwan-bred company, which IPO’d last year, is rethinking Asia's EV paradigm.

Nov 2

From humble, bootstrapped Central European roots, Brainly is now a global competitor in the AI-edtech race.

Oct 25

Banking on an expensive, asset-heavy approach, the Kenyan-based logistics startup isn't scared to spend to win a competitive market.

Oct 19

Colombian-founded Frubana is aiming for Nubank-grade impact but is targeting a different user persona.

Oct 12

A singularity amongst founders, Ashraf Sabry has arguably built one of Egypt’s most useful companies.

Oct 5

First-mover advantage has some upsides.

Sep 28

Alan is the very definition of disrupting a dusty industry.

Sep 21

The Uzbekistan-based, Swiss-born company is reviving old trade routes’ vivacity through tech.

Sep 14

Sometimes, having an overly funded competitor is a good thing.

Sep 7

Lacking both money and experience, Markus Villig had to get creative to take a stab at Uber's empire.

Aug 24

What works in Brasília can also, in theory, work in Lagos.

Aug 17

Through aggressive pricing and a modern interface, a fintech birthed by two American founders unexpectedly takes the lead in francophone Africa.

Jul 6

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