This week's hot topics revolved around the sharing economy and collaborative consumption models. Could these models help consumers share limited resources in emerging markets? Let us know what you think.

5 reasons why running a startup is NOT like being a father

While several bloggers have commented on how raising a child is just like launching a startup, our business development lead, Roland Daher, thinks that there are some important differences. In honor of father's day tomorrow, check out his post, 5 reasons why running your startup is NOT like being a father.

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Articles you Might have Missed 

How does Bitcoin threaten the global status quo? Learn more at the Bitcoin London conference

To some, virtual currency Bitcoin is the "biggest invention since the Internet." Find out what makes Bitcoin such a hot topic, and more on the upcoming Bitcoin London, an invitation-only conference that will bring together Bitcoin enthusiasts to discuss what the digital crypto-currency means for the world of finance.

Rocket Internet's Amazon clone Jumia raises $35m; how much is enough?

Although it launched in Nigeria, Amazon clone Jumia has already expanded to Morocco and Egypt. This week, they've announced securing $35m in funding from Millicom. Find out what they'll be using the investment for and how Rocket Internet is seeding its African investments in this post.

How creating a collaborative culture could benefit your startup

Are you building a collaborative culture at your startup? In today's world, being modular and opening up your organization can help your business solve problems more easily. How do you maintain a healthy environment for collaboration across a network of contributors? Find out in this post.

What does a Saudi investment firm look for in a startup?

This week, we chatted with Abdulrahman Hallak, Vice President and Chief Investment Officier at Naif Saleh Al Rajhi Investment. Check out the 6 elements their fund looks for in entrepreneurs.

Two of Algeria's leading entrepreneurs: 'Local judges told us to throw our idea in the garbage'

Dialife is an Algerian tech startup that has built a diabetes tracking platform that has won multiple global awards. What is it like to start up in Algeria, and what feedback did the team first get on their platform? Find out in our interview with two of the co-founders.

How blog comments can help you connect to influencers and investors

If you often leave comments on the articles you read online, you've probably already felt the little jolt of anxiety that comes along with clicking on that submit button. Yet the comment section is often where most of the action happens. Find out what makes a good comment in this post.

AUC launches new incubator for startups across Egypt

This week, we highlighted the American University of Cairo's brand new incubator, the AUC V-lab, which will offer startups up to a year of incubation. Find out how they chose their model, and what they're looking to do in future iterations in this post.