Writing
Notes on building, business & the journey.
Honest reflections on shipping products, running companies inside African constraints, and the lessons I keep learning along the way.
MEST, More Than Just Code and Cash.
Forget everything you think you know about tech incubators. MEST is more than just code and cash. It's a whirlwind adventure of self-discovery, where you'll not only learn to solve Africa's biggest problems but also figure out who you are in the process. Buckle up for a rollercoaster ride of learning, laughter, and late-night brainstorming sessions (with a mandatory dose of fun, of course!). This is the inside scoop on what MEST is really about, straight from a 2023 graduate who learned to balance hustling hard with celebrating even harder.
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From Frustration to Innovation. Whatever can go wrong will go wrong
When we hear the term R&D, we usually simply smile and move on with life convincing ourselves that R&D is for big companies. Its so cruicial for startups as well but how to do it right and lean is where the challenge comes in and friends do I have lessons from this very recent painful experience.
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Is cloud computing and cloud PC a big deal?
Explore my journey into cloud computing, where I unveil its transformative potential for individuals and businesses. Join the mission of the Jabari team to democratize cloud computing, offering insights into the future of computing with cloud PCs. A must-read for tech enthusiasts and developers, it illuminates the cloud's evolving role in shaping our digital world and fostering future innovation.
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Lessons from building a software resellers marketplace for Nigeria
I do think that being able to access software resellers within a country you want to expand into when you are in a different part of the world is the true definition of expanding into new markets, its fast, cost-effective and has a very high return on investment compared to generic awareness and download ads and campaigns. All you need to ensure is entrepreneurs have quality software and well-motivated resellers.
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Lessons from building a dating app for older people.
Are there key learnings in building for the elderly? The answer is yes, and also maybe. They are demographic that is so interesting. For us, we decided to use an app, ⓘ but it didn’t matter, all that mattered was that they were able to interact with new people and be happy.
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Who is Katumba Paul
Welcome to my blog. Take this as an open invitation into my life for you to understand my life. I'm simply taking you along this journey.
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GIVING CREDIT WHERE ITS DUE
I’m super grateful for my life and how good I am at whatever I do. Some people think I am extremely blessed and lucky and for the most part, they are right. They attribute my success to my hard work, the right people around me and a good support system.
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My Anzisha prize experience and effect
fter the Anzisha prize bootcamp, so many people asked me about the experience and I felt like this is something that I could document and share with everyone.
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Katumba Jonathan Paul for Anzisha prize
The Anzisha prize is a community that celebrates and supports young entrprenuers running businesses with high impact in their countries, employing their peers
ReadEMBRACING TECHNOLOGY TO SUIT OUR NEEDS
The Anzisha prize is a community that celebrates and supports young entrprenuers running businesses with high impact in their countries, employing their peers
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THE 1ST MINUTE5 MARKET DAY AND CUSTOMER OF THE MONTH PROGRAM
At Minute5, we are always quick to innovate and deliver as promised, Bringing The Market To you, which means that we have to bring the best quality and fresh food to your doorstep at an affordable price.
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