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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.

18/06/2026

The final interactive online session of the Turacos Entrepreneurship Program took place on Saturday, 13 June 2026, marking an important milestone as participants reflected on their learning journey and explored the next steps towards turning their ideas into reality.

During the session, students worked in groups using the PESTEL model to forecast potential political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal changes that may affect their future startups.

A key highlight of the session was the valuable insights shared by a tax consultant. Given the complexity of Cameroon's tax system, this topic forms an important part of our Business Innovation Training Program. Participants gained practical knowledge about business registration and tax procedures for start-ups and had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss real challenges entrepreneurs face.

As the online phase of the program comes to an end, participants have developed valuable entrepreneurial skills, including:

Identifying and developing business ideas and projects
Transforming problems into business opportunities
Communication skills, including interviewing and pitching
Understanding business registration and taxation procedures

Don't miss the next opportunity to learn how to launch your own company. Register for the next cohort :https://forms.gle/ccm2LpW8TYQbVAeN9

17/06/2026

📚 Want to build a startup that lasts? Start with the right knowledge.

One of the biggest gaps we see in young entrepreneurs across Cameroon is not a lack of ideas or even a lack of hustle. It is a lack of business education that speaks to their reality.

That is why at Turacos we always recommend building a reading habit early. Here are two books every young founder should read before launching:

"Zero to One" by Peter Thiel. Thiel challenges entrepreneurs to stop copying what already exists and instead build something entirely new. He asks: what valuable company is nobody building in your community right now? That question alone is worth a startup idea.

"The E-Myth Revisited" by Michael Ge**er. Ge**er explains why most small businesses fail, not because the founder lacks skills in their trade, but because they never learn how to actually run a business. Knowing how to do the work and knowing how to build a business around the work are two completely different things.

Knowledge is the startup capital nobody talks about. Invest in it daily. 📖

Which book has impacted your entrepreneurship journey the most? Drop it in the comments 👇

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15/06/2026

Every big business you admire started with one decision.

The decision to begin.

Not when conditions were perfect. Not when the money was ready. Not when fear had completely disappeared. Just the decision to take the first step anyway.

Carol Dweck, in her groundbreaking book "Mindset", explains the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. Entrepreneurs with a growth mindset do not wait for the right moment. They believe that ability is built through action, not granted before it.

In Cameroon and Switzerland, we meet young people every day who have brilliant ideas sitting quietly in their heads, waiting for the perfect time that never comes.

At Turacos, we tell them the same thing every time. Start before you are ready. Learn as you go. Adjust as you grow.

The entrepreneur you want to become is built in the doing, not in the waiting. 💪

What was the one decision that changed your entrepreneurship journey? Tell us below 👇

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12/06/2026

🌍 This is what building in community looks like.

At Turacos, we do not just run training programs. We create spaces where young entrepreneurs can stand in front of a room, share their vision, and receive the kind of honest, constructive feedback that actually moves ideas forward.

Every pitching session we host is a reminder of why we exist. Young founders from Cameroon showing up with real solutions to real problems. Coaches and mentors from Switzerland and beyond giving their time and expertise. A community of believers gathered around the simple conviction that Africa's next great businesses are already being imagined by young people who just need the right support.

From WaterSup solving the clean water challenge for students in Bambili, to SAAPAY building trust into everyday transactions, the ideas coming through our BIT program are not small. They are the kind of ideas that change communities.

And it all starts with one person being brave enough to pitch.

Are you that person? Our Business Innovation Training program is open and we are looking for the next generation of bold Cameroonian entrepreneurs ready to build something real.

Take the first step today. 👇
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08/06/2026

Every big business you admire started with one decision.

The decision to begin.
Not when conditions were perfect. Not when the money was ready. Not when fear had completely disappeared. Just the decision to take the first step anyway.

Carol Dweck, in her groundbreaking book "Mindset", explains the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. Entrepreneurs with a growth mindset do not wait for the right moment. They believe that ability is built through action, not granted before it.

In Cameroon and Switzerland, we meet young people every day who have brilliant ideas sitting quietly in their heads, waiting for the perfect time that never comes.
At Turacos, we tell them the same thing every time. Start before you are ready. Learn as you go. Adjust as you grow.

The entrepreneur you want to become is built in the doing, not in the waiting. 💪

What was the one decision that changed your entrepreneurship journey? Tell us below 👇

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06/06/2026

🔥 Hot take: Most people do not have a business problem. They have a courage problem.

The idea is there. The market is there. The need is real. But fear, fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of starting over, keeps more startups from launching than lack of funding ever will.

Ryan Holiday, in "The Obstacle Is The Way", draws from ancient Stoic philosophy to make a powerful argument. The obstacle is not in your way. The obstacle IS the way. Every fear you face in building your startup is not a reason to stop. It is the exact thing you need to push through to grow.

In Cameroon and Switzerland, we see this every day at Turacos. The young entrepreneur who hesitates is not lacking talent. They are lacking the push that comes from a community that believes in them before they fully believe in themselves.

That is what Turacos is here for.

So let us be honest today. What is the one fear that is currently slowing down your entrepreneurship journey?

💬 Drop it below, no judgment, just community. 👇

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05/06/2026

What if verifying official documents took seconds instead of days, and what if forgery could be detected with a simple digital check?

That was the question behind CertiLink, a business idea presented by Nai Emmanuel during Turacos' pitching session on 28 May 2026.

For many students and graduates in Cameroon, academic credentials serve as gateways to employment opportunities, scholarships, and further education. However, verifying these documents can often be time-consuming, stressful, and sometimes unreliable. In some cases, fraudulent documents enter the system, making it more difficult to trust what should be straightforward proof of academic achievement.

CertiLink aims to address this challenge by creating a secure digital platform for storing and verifying academic credentials. Rather than relying solely on paper copies and physical stamps, educational institutions and employers could quickly and securely confirm the authenticity of academic documents.

The presentation sparked thoughtful discussions and valuable feedback from the attending guests, highlighting both the potential of the idea and the key measures needed to successfully bring the solution to market.

At Turacos, we believe that innovation begins with identifying real-world problems and having the courage to propose solutions. Pitching sessions like these provide aspiring Cameroonian entrepreneurs with an opportunity to showcase their ideas, receive constructive feedback, and refine their vision.

A sincere thank you to Marta Mielczarek-Rak, for working closely with Emmanuel over several weeks to refine and strengthen the project idea. We also extend our gratitude to our guests, Romy Brand, Ulrich Djiofack, Salley Emmanuela Nehmi, and TFY NEWS for enriching the session. Your insights, thoughtful questions, and encouragement are what make these pitching sessions truly meaningful.

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05/06/2026

On Saturday, 23rd May 2026, Turacos successfully held its third online session, bringing students together for another engaging and highly interactive learning experience. The session created room for participation, reflection, and practical learning as students continued building their understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation.

A key highlight of the session was students practicing their elevator pitches. Participants were divided into groups of two, where they discussed their business ideas and pitched them to one another. In turn, each student briefly presented another participant’s idea to the course coordinator.

Through this exercise, students explored how to structure and communicate ideas clearly, which naturally led to a deeper discussion on effective elevator pitching. The activity encouraged creativity, critical thinking, and confidence in public speaking, while also helping students identify gaps in their ideas that required refinement.

The session also featured a live interactive game based on the lessons covered so far. This added an exciting, energetic dynamic to the class, as participants tested their knowledge in a fun, engaging way. At the end of the game, Ms. Ngeh Fiona Nayah emerged as the top winner and received a Turacos T-shirt as her reward.

Overall, the third online session was both educational and enjoyable. Students were actively involved throughout, and the combination of revision, practical exercises, and interactive activities made the learning experience even more impactful.

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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.

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