Startup HalfHour

When we hear the word design, we often associate it with beauty and function but startups have a lot to learn when they infuse design elements and principles in their product or services. In other words, design is an amalgamation of science and art. Benny Odumu a visual designer shares his journey and lessons learned starting out in the entrepreneurial world. 

It’s often said that readers are leaders. You are what you read, and if your goal is to build a massively successful company where you call the shots, you might want to start by equipping your mind with adequate knowledge to succeed.

Giving and sharing value as a startup founder with Aniebiet Joshua on the show for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs

Announcing professional certificate courses in digital marketing and e-commerce for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and have made available 1,000 scholarships to Africans who desire to enroll. 

The certificate program is the most recent in a series of efforts by Google and its partners targeted at preparing participants for entry jobs. The scholarships will help small businesses across Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa learn how to leverage digital marketing strategies and e-commerce to sell online.

Find out more at g.co/grow/ecommercecertificate

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New startups are emerging through technology. How can tech talents bring in new startups? This is what Udim discusses with the host Francis Onuk

Building a business that transcends generations is not so common in our clime but Oyo Enebong who is the general manager of 1 Gas, stepped into his Father's business adding innovation to its operations. He shares some tips and what gets him going.

For some, photography is a profession, for others, it’s a necessary outlet for creative energy. Mayor Otu a creative photographer is using his skill for a good cause. He share his journey as well as tips for other persons thinking of starting out.

Esther Akpan, a Computer Engineering final year student of the University of Uyo shares what makes her products stand out and how she started her business in year 2 with the Host Francis Onuk

Entrepreneurs are inherent design thinkers. They are always looking for problems that can be solved and solutions that can be improved. Which is why they need to place a lot more emphasis on how there would be clients/customers perceive them.

Join Wakky Paul a designer and founder of Wakky Signatures takes us through design for startups with the host Francis Onuk 

Ever so often, many low-funded businesses are formed, as people find ways to make money or create side incomes for themselves. Tinted Scents is one startup that is Making people scent rich without breaking the bank.

Ime James Ekop, the founder of Tinted Scents shares her journey with the host Francis Onuk on Uyo's Urban Radio Station XL106.9FM