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Magatte Wade is the Director of the Center for African Prosperity at Atlas Network, the leading organization of African free-market think tanks. She was listed as a Forbes “20 Youngest Power Women in Africa,” a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and a TED Global Africa Fellow.

Magatte is the bestselling author of The Heart of A Cheetah, and the host of The Magatte Wade Show. She's spoken at the United Nations, Aspen Institute, Harvard, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, MIT, and the TED mainstage. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, the BBC, CNN, Fast Company, Fortune, and the Huffington Post. She has been on both Lex Fridman and Jordan Peterson’s podcasts (where she was among the most popular guests), with over 10 million views.

 

Magatte's passion for the role of free markets in overcoming poverty and the power of enterprise to tackle social issues and promote entrepreneurial education make her a sought-after speaker and thought leader at major conferences, events, and universities around the world.

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Africa is Not Poor Because of Corruption (They Won't Tell You This) - Magatte Wade on Sky News
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Africa is Not Poor Because of Corruption (They Won't Tell You This) - Magatte Wade on Sky News

"Why is Africa poor?" It's a common question with common answers. But nobody talks about how regulations are stifling African entrepreneurs. Africa is the most overregulated region in the world, and that’s exactly why it’s also the poorest. Sign up for Magatte Wade's Newsletter ➡️ http://magatte.substack.com Get Magatte's book on Amazon ➡️ https://amazon.com/dp/B0CJH1MKN2 Magatte Wade is an entrepreneur, speaker, and visionary leader in African entrepreneurship. She is recognized as one of Forbes' "20 Youngest Power Women in Africa" and a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. Magatte has spoken at prestigious organizations like United Nations, Aspen Institute, Harvard, and TED. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and she has been a popular guest on podcasts hosted by Jordan Peterson and Lex Fridman. Visit Magatte Wade's Website: http://magattewade.com Follow Magatte Wade on Twitter: https://twitter.com/magattew Follow Magatte Wade on Instagram: https://instagram.com/magattew Follow Magatte Wade on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/magattew/ Follow Magatte Wade on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@magattew Follow Magatte Wade on Facebook: https://facebook.com/magattew If you enjoyed this video, please like, comment, and share with others who might benefit from Magatte's thoughts. And don't forget to subscribe to her channel for more inspiring content. Thanks for watching!
Erick Brimen: Why Africa Needs New Cities (FULL INTERVIEW)
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Erick Brimen: Why Africa Needs New Cities (FULL INTERVIEW)

Erick Brimen is the CEO of Próspera (https://www.prospera.co), a company that builds world-class special economic zones with simpler business rules for entrepreneurs. He created Próspera in Honduras, making it a top place to start businesses without red tape. Like Magatte, Erick believes better rules create jobs and lift people from poverty. He's now partnering with Magatte to bring this successful model to Africa. Timestamps: 0:00 Trailer 1:02 Who's Erick Brimen? 1:50 Why He Gave Up on Politicians 4:01 What Is Próspera? (And How It Works) 7:03 What You Get in Próspera 13:28 Can You Make Money and Do Good? 19:50 Why Smart People Are Moving Here 30:48 Is This a State Within a State? 39:10 The Biggest Myths About Próspera 42:28 Why We’re Betting Big on Africa 53:34 A System of Meritocracy 1:04:44 To the Skeptics Watching This 1:09:35 A Message to Africa’s Dreamers 1:11:44 What Happens Next Sign up for Magatte Wade's Newsletter ➡️ http://magatte.substack.com Get Magatte's book on Amazon ➡️ https://amazon.com/dp/B0CJH1MKN2 Magatte Wade is an entrepreneur, speaker, and visionary leader in African entrepreneurship. She is recognized as one of Forbes' "20 Youngest Power Women in Africa" and a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. Magatte has spoken at prestigious organizations like United Nations, Aspen Institute, Harvard, and TED. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and she has been a popular guest on podcasts hosted by Jordan Peterson and Lex Fridman. Visit Magatte Wade's Website: http://magattewade.com Follow Magatte Wade on Twitter: https://twitter.com/magattew Follow Magatte Wade on Instagram: https://instagram.com/magattew Follow Magatte Wade on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/magattew/ Follow Magatte Wade on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@magattew Follow Magatte Wade on Facebook: https://facebook.com/magattew If you enjoyed this video, please like, comment, and share with others who might benefit from Magatte's thoughts. And don't forget to subscribe to her channel for more inspiring content. Thanks for watching!
How China is Winning Africa (The US is Nowhere to Be Found!)
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How China is Winning Africa (The US is Nowhere to Be Found!)

China is making big moves in Africa, reshaping the continent’s future while the US seems oblivious. Why is China winning? What’s at stake? And is the US even paying attention? Full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgy3XY84W54&t=17s Sign up for Magatte Wade's Newsletter ➡️ http://magatte.substack.com Get Magatte's book on Amazon ➡️ https://amazon.com/dp/B0CJH1MKN2 Magatte Wade is an entrepreneur, speaker, and visionary leader in African entrepreneurship. She is recognized as one of Forbes' "20 Youngest Power Women in Africa" and a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. Magatte has spoken at prestigious organizations like United Nations, Aspen Institute, Harvard, and TED. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and she has been a popular guest on podcasts hosted by Jordan Peterson and Lex Fridman. Visit Magatte Wade's Website: http://magattewade.com Follow Magatte Wade on Twitter: https://twitter.com/magattew Follow Magatte Wade on Instagram: https://instagram.com/magattew Follow Magatte Wade on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/magattew/ Follow Magatte Wade on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@magattew Follow Magatte Wade on Facebook: https://facebook.com/magattew If you enjoyed this video, please like, comment, and share with others who might benefit from Magatte's thoughts. And don't forget to subscribe to her channel for more inspiring content. Thanks for watching!
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Magatte Wade is co-founder of Prospera Africa, the world's leading governance platform for Special Economic Zones, and Senior Fellow at Atlas Network, the leading organization of African free-market think tanks. She was listed as a Forbes “20 Youngest Power Women in Africa,” a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and a TED Global Africa Fellow.

Magatte is the bestselling author of          The Heart of A Cheetah, and the host of The Magatte Wade Show. She's spoken at the United Nations, Aspen Institute, Harvard, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, MIT, and the TED mainstage. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, the BBC, CNN, Fast Company, Fortune, and the Huffington Post. She has been on both    Lex Fridman and Jordan Peterson’s podcasts (where she was among the most popular guests), with over 10 million views. 
 
Magatte's passion for the role of free markets in overcoming poverty and the power of enterprise to tackle social issues and promote entrepreneurial education make her a sought-after speaker and thought leader at major conferences, events, and universities around the world.

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