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Welcome to the intelligence archive on African tech, finance, and strategy. This page serves as a guide to the most impactful writing across research, analysis, and on-the-ground founder insights.
By Durodola Abdulhad — founder of Ascent Tech Hub Africa, writing at the intersection of African markets, venture, and technology.
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The $2.4B Fintech Opportunity Most African Founders Are Missing
A data-backed analysis of the continent's underserved fintech segments — and a framework for founders ready to build infrastructure, not just apps. Based on Q1 2026 investment data and operator interviews across 12 African markets.
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Why Global GTM Playbooks Fail in Africa — and What Actually Works
The 20-Minute GTM Audit: Find the Channel Killing Your CAC
The Agent GTM Model: How to Sell Intelligence, Not Software
Pricing for African Markets: The Framework Most Founders Get Wrong
Community-Led Growth in Africa: The Distribution Strategy That Outperforms Paid Ads
AfCFTA One Year In: What the Data Actually Shows
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