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FSD Africa expands insurtech accelerator program to Ghana and Nigeria

TechCrunch

It is, therefore, not surprising that insurance penetration across the continent remains marginal, with reported premiums per capita being 11 times lower than the world average, according to a McKinsey study. funded Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Africa. funded Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Africa. cents) a day.

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Call center automation software vendor Replicant raises $78M

TechCrunch

We will increase our sales and marketing investment to capture the significant demand we see. Unfortunately, without independent audits or studies to go on, it’s the company’s word against broad-based academic findings. And finally, we will invest in our employees by launching additional professional development programs.”

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Why Ruby Life CISO George Al Koura puts people first

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When we look at today’s hot resource market, competing for talent on traditional lines has been a bit of an archaic and sometimes toxic game where personnel leave organizations within months of joining due to offers of substantially greater compensation or benefits. I actually don’t have a formal STEM education,” he says. “I

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Pixyle AI wants to make visual search more intuitive for online retailers

TechCrunch

When Svetlana Kordumova was studying for her doctorate in AI and computer vision, she grew frustrated by the process of looking for items to buy online. They have built a robust tech stack, which has been tried and tested in the market and is ready to scale.”. million USD) from South Central Ventures. “In

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Mobilunity Selected as One of the Top Custom Software Development Companies in Ukraine by SuperbCompanies

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Understanding SuperbCompanies’ Rankings As an essential IT watchdog, SuperbCompanies shines a light on the best businesses in a variety of IT fields, from marketing to complex development. Companies are evaluated thoroughly and uniquely based on extensive study.

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Salesforce certification guide: Roles, paths, exams, cost, training, requirements

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Benefits of Salesforce certifications Salesforce jobs range from the technical (architects, developers, implementation experts) to those related to marketing and sales. According to a study by Indeed.com , 70% of Salesforce developers in the US are satisfied with their salaries given the cost of living in their area.

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The cost of developing CRM software: An extensive guide

Openxcell

Based on this information, you can optimize your sales and marketing processes and improve customer service. A number of activities (both behind-the-scenes and direct interactions) can be digitized and automated, which helps you target your marketing efforts, accelerates sales cycles, and provides better, more efficient customer service.