Coming up with the idea was the fun part. I loved brainstorming about the Metis model, writing drafts of our theory of change, and meeting with mentors for feedback. Those first few months were an adrenaline rush from the process of bringing a new organization to life. Then my Co-Founder and I needed to learn the skill that all entrepreneurs need to grow their team — fundraising.
I asked other entrepreneurs for advice, and this list shares their lessons learned: twelve steps you can take to find partners for your education venture, specifically on the African continent. They include: