When I launched my premium newsletter, Jasiel & Friends earlier this year, the response was incredible. So many of you joined to support stories about Africa’s future builders and creators. But behind the scenes, we ran into friction. Stripe struggled with African cards. Some

Been following Jasiel & Friends since launch — spotlighting Africa’s next wave of builders & creators. They’re back next week with smoother systems + a new podcast. If you care about the future of Africa, join in:

you have to mentally prepare for the constant problems. the problems happen simultaneously, one after the other, all at once and in multiples all the time. every week it’s something new.

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Very few investors on the continent like @Jasielinvests I’ve never seen a more transparent and passionate investor, who once the vision became clear and he had buy-in, became almost as invested in the company as us the founders. Also good to mention that when Jasiel starts

We, the people of Kenya

Today is my birthday. There are a few more gray hairs in my beard than there were at this time last year. Instead of sending me a “Happy Birthday” message, I have one wish: The next issue of my latest newsletter, Jasiel & Friends, is dropping tomorrow. For less than the price

I am launching a new publication called Jasiel & Friends (J&F) in May. Here’s how J&F works: • I hop on a Zoom call with a guest. • We talk about life, work, and shaping Africa’s future. • AI transforms the conversation into a clean, insightful newsletter.

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Dear first-time founder: Stop waiting for perfection. Share early versions of your product with customers & refine based on their feedback. A good way to do this is to block time for customer interviews weekly. That's the fastest way successful startups uncover blind spots.

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Burnout doesn’t announce itself—it creeps in. View self-care as an investment, not downtime. Founders who ignore self-care often pay with their health and productivity. Dedicate 10 minutes daily to an activity that recharges you. A well-rested you is a more effective leader.

Swanky owes Luis an international apology. He’s been so cruel to that boy.

Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi is next week. Can't afford tickets? Try this: Wear your startup's shirt for visibility & hang around the food court outside. Wear your startup's shirt for visibility. PS: If you see a bald guy with a hoop earring and a kaftan, that's me. Say hi.

Not everyday VC… But Nairobi is top 3 best cities in the world.

There’s so much content today about a h M-KOPA doing $400M in revenue It’s a great story. But, it might be necessary to remind folks about when M-KOPA was founded. Perhaps, we need to change our investment period in Africa. No Ku

my therapist advised, "learn to calm your own storm instead of venting to others. it may feel therapeutic to let it all out, but you reinforce negative thoughts. it’s no one’s job but yours to pull yourself out of your problems. journal, meditate, exercise,and release." felt that

Trauma doesn’t make people stronger.

I really was doing the most!

Good morning is not just a word. It’s an action and a belief to live the entire day well. Morning is the time when you set the tone for the rest of the day. Set it right. Have a nice day.” Captured by: @luycer_ #ShotbyMi #nomiwithoutyou