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Illusion of Control

September 9, 2026 · 9:06

What happens when the dashboard goes dark — when forecasts, assumptions, regulations, and market signals stop giving you certainty? In this African Business Revolution episode, YannicK KOUNGA explores how African founders can lead through uncertainty by separating what they know from what they cannot predict, building resilience, creating buffers, and adapting without losing direction. Build • Inspire • Execute • Scale businessrevolution.africa

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