You've perfected your story. You've systemised your operations. You feel ready. You send a carefully crafted pitch to an investor but hear nothing but silence. This isn't a reflection of your idea. It’s likely you’ve hit the third barrier: The Network Gap. In the world of venture capital and high-growth funding, access is the ultimate currency. The old adage, "It's not what you know, it's who you know," is painfully accurate. Investment circles are often tight-knit, built on

Liisi Org, CEO of Latitude59 - Image from Facebook Welcome to another Founding Friday , our weekly series dedicated to celebrating the visionary women founders shaping Africa's destiny and the global ecosystem. This week, we're crossing borders to spotlight a powerhouse leader whose work is creating vital pathways between Estonia, a digital nation giant, and the booming tech scenes of Africa: Liisi Org . The Global Landscape: Why We Need to Celebrate Bridge-Builders Before we

Last week , we talked about becoming more than a "best-kept secret" by mastering your story. But what happens when an investor leans in, loves your vision, and then asks to look under the hood? This is where many of us freeze. The passion that fuels our product can sometimes create chaos behind the scenes. You’re a master of your craft, but the back-end of your business: the financial models, the legal structures and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) feels like a bewil