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Financing for social entrepreneurs – due diligence and technology
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, entrepreneurs could meet in person to discuss financing topics. As of late, Uncap's efforts have been primarily virtual, but the impact hasn't been minimized. We recently sat down with Franziska Reh, CEO and Co-founder of Uncap… Read more-
epUpdate NewsletterepUpdate May 2021
This month’s empowering people. Update features – among other things – exciting news about Livox and Bempu, two epNetwork members, and… -
ArticleAvoiding easy money has finally changed the game
After 10 years of avoiding Western aid, donor funding, well-meant impact investments and simply refusing to play the game of… -
ArticleCOVID-19 success stories – a blog series: Hippo Roller
In this blog series, we explore how some of our epNetwork members have dealt with/been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic… -
ArticleCOVID-19 success stories – a blog series: Nonspec
In this blog series, we explore how some of our epNetwork members have dealt with/been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic… -
ArticleCOVID-19 success stories – a blog series: EOS International
In this blog series, we explore how some of our epNetwork members have dealt with/been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic… -
ArticleCOVID-19 success stories – a blog series: aQysta
In this blog series, we explore how some of our epNetwork members have dealt with/been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic… -
ArticleSocial Enterprises as Job Creators: Four Ways the Sector Can Boost Employment Opportunities in Africa
According to the African Development Bank, by 2030, there will be about 1 billion people in Africa of working age… -
ArticleCatalyzers of social innovation in under served markets: The case of IoT technologies
Internet-of-things (IoT) is one of the key components of the information and communication infrastructure needed for social impact creation in… -
ArticleWhile 2020 brought many changes, challenges, and contention, we leveraged digital means of staying connected in order to deliver as much impact as possible
It goes without saying that 2020 has been one of the most challenging years for so many of us across…