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Opinions

Why "build in public" is starting to feel like performance

Transparency is valuable. But when the audience becomes the product, something gets lost. A take on the line between authentic sharing and optimised vulnerability.

Apr 20257 min read

VC & Funding

What LPs actually look for in emerging market funds

The thesis matters. So does the team. But there's a third thing that rarely gets discussed openly — and it has nothing to do with returns.

Mar 20259 min read

Framework

The analyst mindset: how I approach problems before touching any data

Most people open the spreadsheet first. I've learned to spend 30 minutes doing nothing except defining what question I'm actually trying to answer.

Feb 20255 min read

Data Analysis

Numbers with context.

Tableau, Power BI, and Excel visualisations will live here — data analysis pieces with interactive embeds, dashboards, and breakdowns.

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Deep Dive

The real cost of cheap money in African VC

Framework

How I structure a business analysis from scratch

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