Swahili Design Lab

Many entrepreneurs don't fail because they lack passion, they fail because they become too attached to their ideas. What starts as dedication can quietly turn into certainty, causing founders to defend assumptions instead of testing them. In his latest blog post, Lawrence Kosgei explores why critical thinking is one of the most important skills for entrepreneurs and how questioning your own beliefs can help you build solutions that truly matter. Read the full article and discover why the best founders fall in love with the truth, not just their ideas.

📖 Read more on our blog: https://swahilidesignlab.co.ke/deconstructing-bias-critical-thinking-for-impact-entrepreneurs/

We built something for you. 🖤

Introducing Founders Circle, the space inside Swahili Design Lab where Founders gather, connect and grow.

This isn't just a meetup.
It's a room full of founders who get it.
Who are building it.
Who refuse to do it alone.

Founders Circle is where the real conversations happen the ones that move your business forward,
the ones that remind you why you started,
the ones you've been looking for.

We're just getting started. And we want you in the circle.

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Ferry Porsche couldn't find the car he dreamed of. So he built it.

Lawrence Kosgei visited the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany and came back with something more than photos — a reminder that the world doesn't need more people who can describe what should exist. It needs people willing to go make it exist.

The gap between those two groups isn't talent. It isn't resources. It's mostly just the willingness to start.

Read "Build It Anyway" 👇
https://lnkd.in/da5iTTwW

We slowed down a bit at our second FoundHer Circle meetup… and honestly, it was needed. 🎨🌊

“Paint Your Journey”

Brought together women founders and creatives to just reflect, share, and create. No pressure, just real conversations about the journey, wins, challenges, and everything in between.

The ocean setting made it even more special. Something about the waves and open space just helps you clear your mind and be present.

A simple reminder from the day: as you build, don’t forget to take care of yourself too.

Most people focus on making things look perfect. Few focus on making them move.

Momentum is the hidden force behind designs that actually work, the difference between something that sits still and something that grows, adapts, and creates real impact.

If you’re building anything, this is worth understanding.

Read more: https://swahilidesignlab.co.ke/designs-that-move/

Kujenga zaidi, kuunda zaidi, na kufuata mawazo makubwa kwa ujasiri.

Safari haitakuwa rahisi kila wakati, lakini ina thamani. Kujenga jambo lenye maana ni bora kuliko kutazama pembeni.

Let’s talk about building something of your own. 🌸

Not someday. Not “when things are perfect.”
Now.

The FoundHer Meetup is bringing together women who are starting, growing, and figuring it out — together. Whether you have an idea, a side hustle, or a full business, this space is for you.

📅 1st May 2026
💸 Registration: KES 250

Come for the conversations, stay for the connections, and leave with clarity, courage, and community.

🎟️ Secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4ct1tJx

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