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Sunday August 9, 2015

In three years, entrepreneur Raindolf Owusu, 24, has started a company, launched Africa's "first browser" and made a slew of health apps. Justin T. Gellerson for NPR hide caption

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How To Build A Tech Empire At Age 24

August 9, 2015 • Dubbed "The Mark Zuckerberg of Accra," Raindolf Owusu is developing tools to bring the Internet to all Africans — and to train the next generation of tech leaders on the continent.

Tuesday May 26, 2015

California's Drought Makes It Rain Big Bucks For Local Businesses

Los Angeles started offering a $3.75 rebate on every square foot of grass replaced with a drought-friendly landscape. The drought is a boost in business for local conservation entrepreneurs. Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty hide caption

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California's Drought Makes It Rain Big Bucks For Local Businesses

May 26, 2015 • "Every crisis is an opportunity." That's exactly how some entrepreneurs are looking at California's worsening drought; the drier it gets, the more their business thrives.

California's Drought Makes It Rain Big Bucks For Local Businesses

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Saturday April 4, 2015

Far From Silicon Valley, A Disruptive Startup Hub

An entrepreneur uses his laptop near graffiti-decorated walls at Hubspace in the Khayelitsha township. Emily Jan/NPR hide caption

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Far From Silicon Valley, A Disruptive Startup Hub

April 4, 2015 • In South Africa's townships, entrepreneurs lack the basic necessities of an office, such as electricity and water. Enter Hubspace. "Damn," one of them said on his first visit. "This is a cool space."