Jun 8The Nest Launch as the new Technology and Innovation Support Centre in Lagos.In partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization, the Nest is now the official Technology and Innovation Support Centre in Lagos. TISCs provide innovators in developing countries like Nigeria with access to locally based, high quality technology information and related services, helping them to exploit their innovative potential and to…Intellectual Property3 min read
May 24A Golden Opportunity for Creatives: The Nest’s Partnership with Accelerate TV and Access BankStarting out as a creative in Nigeria can be daunting as there is no system in place to educate budding creatives on their journey. Besides the likely chance of not being taken seriously by family, friends or the society, some of the questions on the mind of an average creative…Creativity2 min read
Apr 25World Creativity and Innovation Day: A Celebration of Collaboration.Our development as humans stems from creativity and innovation. This is the foundation for all that we see in existence today. The role of creativity and Innovation cannot be overemphasized in our world as it cuts across all sectors — from science to technology to art to entertainment. Having a…Creativity3 min read
Apr 12Foundry’s Pitch Night — A Celebration of Creativity, Technology and Innovation.In the past three years, the Nest hub has consistently showed up to her promise of facilitating growth in various spheres of influence in Nigeria and abroad. Foundry, an initiative of the Nest is doing exceptional in supporting innovative businesses build fast growth tech-enabled businesses through mentorship and funding. The…Startup6 min read
Mar 25How to Keep Your Knowledge and Skills Current in an Evolving Space.In a world that keeps evolving, standing out in any industry becomes a challenge because we are not naturally inclined to change as humans. Standing out in this age requires high level of intentionality as work processes keep evolving. This means it is important to stay updated in your niche…Entrepreneurship3 min read
Mar 17How The Nest Empowered 30 Resourceful Entrepreneurs through Foundry.Thank you so much for this opportunity, Foundry. You gave me what my business needs at this stage. I look forward to getting more from Foundry and you should also look forward to getting tagged in my success stories. This is one of the many feedbacks Foundry got last week…Entrepreneur3 min read
Mar 2How to Effectively Manage a Remote Team.Leading a team can be challenging, especially if every member is not physically in the same space. In the past two years, the world has embraced remote work like never before, hence traditional management strategies are being modified to ensure effectiveness and maximum productivity. The fact is that leading and…Productivity3 min read
Feb 23Who To-Do List Epp?You are probably taking a break from work right now to read this. Maybe you’re in traffic. Yes, you have a lot on your plate and you’re probably wondering how you’re going to make it through the day. Burnout is real hence, it is important to review your productivity system…Productivity4 min read
Feb 18How Zappos’ Obsession with Customer Service Yielded Massive ReturnsWhat better way to end the week than with a light read? Today, let’s talk about Zappos, a successful American online shoe and clothing retailing company. Being turned away from investors and borrowing money from friends and family. No one expected an online retailer from 1999 to be successful. From…Business2 min read
Feb 2Top 5 Lessons from the Most Successful EntrepreneursThe most interesting realization on this entrepreneurial journey is how long it takes to learn just one lesson. This is the reason why it is important to pay attention to successful entrepreneurs who have worn the shoes for decades. Today, you will get five premium lessons from most successful entrepreneurs…Entrepreneur3 min read
