July is almost done. We hope it’s been a great month as it has been for us. For this week’s hand-picked articles, if you run a start-up or even have been in business for some time, there’s a great list of business models that you pick from a list of successful (internet) companies around the world. Also Seth Bannon lists some great lessons he has learnt from his mistakes running a start-up business.
#1. Great business models to inspire your startup //github
#2. Uganda’s Open Source friendly Policies and Sleeping FOSS Community //James Wire
#3. The Battle For The Next Billion – Africa’s Biggest Mobile Platforms In One Map //Techcabal
#4. Does Being Online Make Media Digital? //iAfrikan
#5. Forget Lumia, Nokia’s non-smartphone business has collapsed //memeburn
#6. Mistakes You Should Never Make //Seth Bannon
#7. A Lot of Top Journalists Don’t Look at Traffic Numbers. Here’s Why //Hubspot
Have a great Weekend
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About David Okwii
David Okwii is the Editor-in-Chief of Dignited.com and a seasoned tech enthusiast whose journey began in the early 2000s. He started blogging while at university, diving deep into mobile apps, smartphone reviews, and operating systems—from testing Linux distros to tweaking Windows machines. David also explores Chromebooks, experiments with Raspberry Pi projects, and brings hands-on curiosity to every review. With vast experience in Uganda’s tech ecosystem and deep knowledge of Africa’s startup landscape, he offers informed, grounded perspectives on consumer technology. When he's not writing or tinkering, David enjoys connecting with nature and exploring the outdoors.