My Global Hustle

The “New” Colony : The tsunami of Chinese commerce is sparking tension in Africa

Art Invest 2010

This should be a pretty informative event. For all that folks who were interested in learning more about collecting art, you should be @ this event. It is FREE, but seats are limited. -!YG
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Groupon….. The Next Web Phenom

 

The “streets” have been buzzing about Groupon the deal-of-the-day website that currently serves over 40 markets around the globe. My brother put me on this e-commerce company started by his fellow Northwestern Alum, Andrew Mason, after finding a spa deal for my mom via Groupon. For the past couple of weeks I’ve been closely monitoring their “buzz factor”.

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Hip-Hop’s Cash Kings 2010

Forbes recently announced the top earners in hip hop & Hov tops the list once again pulling in a wopping $63 million in the last 12 months. The list also includes Diddy @ 30 milli and Rozay @ $5 milli. Check out more here. -!YG

30 Cool Young Entrepreneurs You Should Know

For some reason your boy YG was omitted from this list (actually I’m not eligible since I’m 30 now). :-)

Seriously, here is Inc. Mag’s list of the top 30 under 30 movers and shakers. The list features an impressive cast of characters who are creating significant culture shifts with their businesses. Check it out here. -!YG

The Future of Finance: The LSE Report

This is an interesting report about the state & future of finance that has just been released by the London School of Economics. For those interested in finance it would definitely make a great weekend read. You can go here and download the WHOLE report or download particular chapters of interest. Enjoy. -!YG

Sizing Up Africa’s Business Opportunities

The McKinsey Global Institute has compiled an interesting report about the increased potential to do business in Afrca. Now this is not new news to folks “in the know”, but with Africa under the limelight due to the World Cup, people are starting to wake up.

For years many of my friends have been moving back to Africa due to the favorable business environment for entrepreneurs. I bet that many of ya’ll didn’t know that Ghana had their own stock exchange. Just one of the little know tidbits about the business environment in Africa. (more…)

Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose

I just finished reading this book over the weekend. I HIGHLY recommend that folks looking to start their own business to read this book. I found this book to be a truly inspirational piece of literature. Tony is honest, funny and very insightful with the information that he shares in his book. Tony Hsieh drops tons of invaluable gems that helped him grow Zappos.com into a $1 billion dollar business. -!YG

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Colombian Model Turned Cocaine Mule: Angie Sanselmente

Some folks will do whatever it takes for $ and fame…. -!YG