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Turacos offers a startup program for entrepreneurial thinking graduates from Cameroon.
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They are supported by our volunteering business coaches and field experts to make their ideas come true.

03/06/2026

👥 Before you build your product, you need to know exactly who you are building it for.

This is called customer discovery. And it is one of the most important steps any entrepreneur can take before investing time, money, and energy into a business idea.

A lot of young founders make the same mistake. They fall in love with their idea before they truly understand the people they are trying to serve. They build first and ask questions later. And when the market does not respond, they wonder why.

Steve Blank, one of the most respected voices in entrepreneurship and author of "The Four Steps to the Epiphany", says it best. No business plan survives first contact with a customer. Get out of the building. Talk to real people. Let their pain tell you what to build.

In Cameroon and across Africa, this is especially powerful. The problems are real, the needs are urgent, and the customers are right there in your community. You do not need a big research budget. You need curiosity and the willingness to listen.

Ask the people around you what frustrates them. What they wish existed. What they have tried that did not work. Those conversations are your greatest research tool.

At Turacos, our Business Innovation Training program teaches young entrepreneurs from Cameroon and Switzerland to start with the customer, not the product. Because a business built around a real person solving a real problem is a business the market will always make room for. 💡

Do you know your customer as well as you know your idea? 💬 Share your thoughts below 👇

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02/06/2026

🚀Another pitch. Another solution to a real .

On May 26, Turacos hosted the final session for SAAPAY by LONTSI KENTIO Kevine Laure, a platform designed to solve one of the most frustrating experiences in business transactions in Cameroon: paying for a service and never receiving it, or delivering a service and never getting paid fairly.

SAAPAY is built to bridge that gap. Acting as a trusted intermediary between customers and service providers, the platform ensures that transactions are completed properly, payments are secured, and both parties walk away satisfied.

In a world where trust in digital and informal transactions is still a major challenge, especially across Africa, SAAPAY is addressing a problem that millions of people face every single day.

This is the kind of problem-driven Turacos nurtures through its Business Innovation Training program, from to and beyond.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all the participants who contributed their expertise and provided valuable feedback to Kevine. Your insights, questions, and encouragement played an important role in strengthening the discussion and supporting the continued development of SAAPAY: Virginia Spantidea, Danny Ntui of Tranzak, Ulrich Djiofack, Salley Emmanuela Nehmi, TFY NEWS, and Franka Ebai.

Special thanks also go to Thierry Kneissler for several weeks of coaching, which helped take the project to this level of development.

is one to watch 👀.

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29/05/2026

💥 Nobody talks about the failures that came before the success. But they should.

Every entrepreneur you admire today has a failure story they do not post about. A product that flopped. A partnership that collapsed. A launch that nobody showed up for. A pitch that got rejected five times before it got a yes.

And yet here they are. Still building.

John C. Maxwell, in his book "Failing Forward", makes a powerful distinction. The difference between average people and achieving people is not talent. It is how they respond to failure. Failing forward means using every setback as a stepping stone, not a stopping point.

J.K. Rowling was rejected by 12 publishers before Harry Potter changed the world. Steve Jobs was fired from his own company before he came back to build the most valuable brand in history. Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, built his empire through years of calculated risk, loss, and recovery.

Failure is not the opposite of success. It is part of the path to it.

At Turacos, we tell our young entrepreneurs in Cameroon and Switzerland the truth from Day 1. You will make mistakes. Your first idea may not work. Your first version may need to be thrown away. But if you learn from every fall and keep moving, you are not failing. You are growing.

The BIT program is not just about building businesses. It is about building entrepreneurs who are resilient enough to survive the hard seasons and wise enough to learn from them. 💪

Have you ever experienced a failure that taught you your most important business lesson? Share your story below 👇 Your experience might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.

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26/05/2026

🤝 Your network is your net worth. But only if you build it right.

In the startup world, who you know can open doors that your skills alone cannot. But here is the truth most people miss, it is not about collecting contacts. It is about building meaningful relationships with the right people.

Keith Ferrazzi, in his bestselling book "Never Eat Alone", puts it plainly. Success in business is not a solo journey. The people who rise fastest are the ones who invest in genuine relationships before they ever need a favour.

So who is in your circle?

A mentor who has walked the path before you. A peer who challenges your thinking. A coach who holds you accountable. A community that believes in your vision even when you doubt yourself. These are not luxuries. They are startup essentials.

At Turacos, we understand that entrepreneurship can be lonely, especially for young founders in Cameroon and Switzerland who are just starting out. That is why our Business Innovation Training (BIT) program is not just about business skills. It is about connecting young entrepreneurs to a network of coaches, mentors, and like-minded peers who are all building toward something bigger.

Because the right circle does not just support your dream. It accelerates it. 🚀

Who is the one person in your network that has made the biggest difference in your journey? Tag them below 👇

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22/05/2026

💧Clean Water for Students. A Business Idea Worth Backing.

On May 18, Turacos hosted another exciting pitching session, and this one hit close to home.

Our SHIFU NAGIBULLA took the floor to present WaterSup, a clean water distribution targeting students around the University of Bamenda in Bambili.

The concept is simple yet powerful: to provide potable, affordable, and reliable drinking water to students at prices they can comfortably afford, while building a sustainable business in the process.

The session was hosted by Yesenia Cardozo, in the presence of a committed panel of participants who engaged the idea with sharp questions and constructive feedback.

At Turacos, this is what we do. We create spaces where young entrepreneurs can develop their ideas, pitch, receive real feedback, and grow into business owners who can change their communities.

is life. And access to clean water at an affordable price should not be a luxury, not even for students.

A big thank you to everyone who made time to be part of this session: Yesenia Cardozo, Midar Pilastro, Nila Hakimi, TFY NEWS, Nai Emmanuel, and Mickness Aeschlimann. Your presence and input made a difference.

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21/05/2026

💡 Every great startup begins with one simple question: What problem needs to be solved?

Before you think about a business name, a logo, or even a product, you need to identify a real problem that real people are experiencing every day.

Simon Sinek, in his popular book "Start With Why", reminds us that people do not buy what you do — they buy why you do it. And the "why" almost always begins with a problem you refused to ignore.

Look around you. What frustrates people in your community? What service is missing? What process is too slow, too expensive, or too complicated? That frustration you see is not just a complaint. It is a business opportunity waiting to be unlocked.

In Cameroon, some of the best startup ideas are hiding in plain sight.

Students struggling to access clean water. Market traders with no access to digital payment tools. Young graduates with skills but no platform to connect with employers. These are not just social problems. They are startup ideas.

Clayton Christensen, author of "The Innovator's Dilemma", called this Jobs To Be Done — the idea that customers do not buy products, they hire solutions to do a job for them. Find the job nobody is doing well in your community, and you have found your startup.

At Turacos, our Business Innovation Training (BIT) program starts exactly here. We train young Cameroonian entrepreneurs to observe their environment with the eyes of a problem solver, because the startup that solves a real problem is the startup that the market will always need.

The idea is already around you. You just need to learn how to see it. 👀

What problem in your community do you think needs a startup solution? Drop it in the comments 👇

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18/05/2026

🚨 Every startup carries risk. The question is, are you managing it or ignoring it?

A lot of young entrepreneurs in Cameroon launch with fire in their hearts but no plan for when things go wrong. And things WILL go wrong.

The good news? Risk is not the enemy. Unmanaged risk is.

In his book "The Lean Startup", Eric Ries teaches founders to test assumptions early and fail small, so that one bad decision doesn't sink the whole ship. 🚢

And in "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman, we learn that our brains are wired to underestimate risk, which is exactly why you need systems, not just instincts, to protect your business.

At Turacos, our BIT program helps young Cameroonian entrepreneurs think like this from Day 1:

✅ Identify what could go wrong, before it does
✅ Build backup plans, not just business plans
✅ Make decisions based on data, not just passion

Your dream is worth protecting. Manage the risk. 💡

💬 What is the biggest risk you have taken in your business journey? Tell us below 👇

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14/05/2026

May 12 second online live session at Turacos was filled with insightful conversations, practical lessons, and honest reflections on entrepreneurship in Cameroon.

Our first guest speaker, Stephan Nagl, led participants through Lean Prototyping, testing, and collecting feedback, emphasizing the importance of starting small, testing ideas early, and learning directly from users rather than waiting for perfection.

Our second guest speaker, Ulrich Djiofack, explored how Artificial Intelligence can serve as a tool for solving real problems and creating innovative solutions in today’s fast-changing world.

The final discussion, led by a Turacos alumnus, focused on the realities and challenges of starting a business in Cameroon, an honest and important conversation that many young entrepreneurs could relate to. From limited resources to navigating uncertainty, the session reminded participants that while the journey is not always easy, it is still possible with the right mindset, strategy, and support system.
At Turacos, we are proud to create spaces where young Cameroonian graduates can learn, share ideas, and grow together as future entrepreneurs and changemakers.

A big thank you to all our coaches and participants for making the session engaging and impactful. More learning, building, and growth ahead.

13/05/2026

Testimony 2: One of Our Participants speaks about her experience as well and what she has gained while learning from us.

11/05/2026

Testimony 1: One of Our Participants speaks about his experience and what he has gained.

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