"It’s not about copying — it’s about executing better and making something extraordinary out of it."

“This approach makes the journey of building a new business much more enjoyable.” Sumarie Greybe says.

Understanding which African startups are fostering this upward mobility is crucial, as it not only hints at where the next generation of African founders will emerge but also reveals which companies might not enforce non-compete clauses or other restrictive legal terms.

Africa's emerging startup ecosystem is a closely connected network of former employees.