“It can be lonely at the top”… but it doesn’t have to be. You’ve heard the adage about CEOs and founders having to “go it alone” because of their high-level responsibility for the organization and its employees. It’s time for this myth to end. Good leaders know that business is a team sport. The best […]
Read MoreEquipping Entrepreneurs in Jinja
We are excited to announce that Sinapis is now offering classes in Jinja, Uganda! On 7th November 2020, we launched our inaugural class of 25 entrepreneurs at the Pentecostal Assemblies of God. The students will be participating in the Aspire Launch Pad program, which is designed to help early entrepreneurs – those either at idea […]
Read MoreThe Unstoppable Class of 2020
In ‘The Last Lecture,’ the late professor and author Randy Paush says, “The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something.” 2020 has presented Sinapis and the entrepreneurs we serve with a variety of newly built brick […]
Read MorePitching Your Dreams to the Entire Nation
How would you feel about pitching your idea in front of an entire nation? On November 21st, eight of our alumni in Kenya found out. Our annual Business Competition showcases some of the strongest companies that emerge from our community each year. Finalists prepare for weeks to distill their dreams for their business into an […]
Read MoreCreating Smiles
As city shops close for the day and Kampala traffic buzzes by, Sinapis alumni Steven Mugabe sits down to talk about his professional journey as a dental surgeon and business owner. His general dental practice, Code Clinic, has built a strong local reputation as a trustworthy, safe, and high quality place to seek treatment. Steven […]
Read MorePlanting Seeds of an Ecosystem in Burundi
“Businesses develop countries. They unlock talents and skills, creating jobs and wealth. A vibrant small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector can initiate the lasting transformation that our society needs, allowing us to overcome the battle against poverty.” Jean de Dieu Bizimana Life in Burundi Burundians are resilient people. But life in this small, East African […]
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