This book explores how African entrepreneurs harness digital platforms and indigenous knowledge to leapfrog traditional development stages and build globally competitive ventures. It introduces five leapfrog logics—mobile-first markets, fintech for the unbanked, AI-enabled agriculture, circular-economy manufacturing, and diaspora-powered scaling—supported by case studies, policy briefs, and simulation exercises. Each chapter aligns with SDGs 8 and 9, offering actionable insights for students, policymakers, and investors. Designed for executive learners and educators, the book provides analytical frameworks and toolkits to convert Africa’s digital momentum into inclusive, sustainable prosperity. As part of the Ethnic and Indigenous Business Studies series, it adds a technology-driven, Africa-centric perspective to global entrepreneurship discourse.

Renato Pereira is Professor of General Management and Director of the Master’s in International Management at Iscte Business School, Lisbon, Portugal. His work focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, and international business management, with additional expertise in enterprise and economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Léo-Paul Dana is Chief Researcher at the Kazimieras Simonavicius University Research and Innovation Institute in Lithuania and Professor at VIZJA University in Poland. He is internationally recognised as a leading architect of ethnic minority entrepreneurship research. His work shows how culture, kinship, community values, and local knowledge shape entrepreneurial activity in ways often overlooked by conventional business theory.

Laura Salloum is an Assistant Professor at USJ Business School, Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Lebanon, and Adjunct Faculty at Toulouse Business School, Paris Campus, France. Her research interests span entrepreneurship, leadership, corporate governance, and gender diversity.

Anastasia Konstantopoulou is a Visiting Professor at Edge Hill University and Professor of Innovation and Leadership Development. With more than 20 years of experience in higher education, she has built a strong academic profile in branding, educational innovation, leadership development, and strategic interventions that enhance student outcomes. Her work connects academic leadership with applied research, with a particular focus on inclusive learning environments, institutional quality, and knowledge exchange.