Startups as we know them today are the great disruptors of society, rooted in innovation and intent on solving deficiencies in existing systems, or creating entirely new ones. Their goal is to change the world for the better, and they want to do it at scale. Finding yourself in a startup environment can be a challenging, but enlightening experience, as it doesn’t run like a fully fledged corporation, but is expected to. Due to their disruptive nature, processes can be messy a

Platform business models are key to thriving in emerging markets as they create operational efficiencies, foster innovation, and encourage go-to-market excellence. According to Clayton Hayward, CEO of Ukheshe Technologies, a leading fintech enablement partner, the platform economy opens up a whole new world of opportunities for solution-driven businesses. Having evolved over the years, today’s platform economy has led to a new breed of digitally driven, disruptive business mo