Impromptu: Amplifying Our Humanity Through AI GPT-4: - Kenyan startup M-Kopa Solar leveraged the Blitzscaling approach to become a market leader in solar energy. By quickly recognizing the potential of this new technology and leveraging mobile payment platforms, M-Kopa was able to rapidly scale their business and capture a signifi- cant portion of the market. - South African company Naspers utilized Blitzscaling to become a major player in the tech sector. Naspers was able to quickly identify emerging trends in the tech sec- tor and invest in companies that were well positioned to succeed. - Nigerian e-commerce platform Jumia leveraged Blitzs- caling to capture a large share of the online retail mar- ket. By quickly adapting to changing customer needs, Jumia was able to scale their business and gain a com- petitive edge over their rivals. - Ghanaian startup Hubtel used Blitzscaling to become a leader in mobile payments. By quickly recognizing the potential of mobile payment platforms and investing heavily in the technology, Hubtel was able to capture a large portion of the market. - Kenyan healthcare provider E-Health Africa utilized Blitzscaling to become a major player in the health sec- tor. By quickly adopting new technologies and leverag- ing existing infrastructure, E-Health Africa was able to scale their services and gain a competitive edge over their rivals. While I was aware of Naspers and Jumia, M-Kopa, Hubtel, and E-Health Africa (which I believe is actually eHealth Africa) were all new to me. 140
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