Parminder Vir OBE

2024 Round-up: January – February 2024 The first few months of 2024 were spent in my beautiful village of Doonga, Uttarakhand, nestled in the Himalayas. It was a time for reflection, meditation, and immersing myself in the natural beauty of the countryside through long treks.

Some stories simply stay with you. As I was lookng through my notes from two years ago, I was reminded of the profound impact of films like Io Capitano. I’ve shared a list of these enduring films on the blog. Explore the curated list: parmindervir.com/bafta-awards-2… #AfricanNarratives

I’ve been revisiting some of my features & documentaries from the archives this week. It is a timely reminder that the pursuit of fairness in film recognition is a continuous journey. The full post here: parmindervir.com/bafta-awards-2… #FilmArchive #InclusiveStorytelling #GlobalVoices

Creativity requires more than just skill; it requires heart. To see a project through the long journey from idea to screen, it must resonate in your soul. Read the full story here: parmindervir.com/the-power-of-s… #Arts #Leadership #Storytelling

Our work is never just about the final product; it’s about the life lived while creating it, the balancing act of family, passion, and purpose. Read more: parmindervir.com/the-power-of-s… #Arts #Leadership

Innovation matters most when it solves real local challenges, and African entrepreneurs are doing exactly that. #Innovation #Leadership

One of the clearest statements on what African entrepreneurs actually need: investment, not dependency. #Africa #Entrepreneur #Leadership

Entrepreneurs are not just economic actors, they are strategic actors in Africa’s future. #Entrepreneur #Africa #Leadership

Africa does not lack talent, it overflows with it. Listen/read more on the website: buzzsprout.com/1901592/episod… #Leadership #Entrepreneur #Africa

A bold challenge to reductive narratives about African women. Listen more on : buzzsprout.com/1901592/episod… #Women #Africa #Leadership

Africa is not one market — it is 54 economies with immense potential. Reminiscing on "The Importance of African Entrepreneurship in the New Scramble for Africa: Insights From Parminder Vir OBE" Have you listened yet: buzzsprout.com/1901592/episod… #Africa #Entrepreneurship #Leadership

Stagnation is the enemy of impact. The world is changing fast. Are you still investing in yourself? #Upskill #NeverStopLearning #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfWork

Migration is not erasure. It is addition. My journey reminds me that identity carried across borders is not baggage, it is strength. Your roots are your superpower. #DiasporaStrength #Identity #Migration #Culture #GlobalLeadership

Some gifts outlast generations. I've carried my father's words across four decades of global impact — from a village in Punjab to boardrooms on four continents. The greatest inheritance you can receive is purpose. 💪 Watch more: youtube.com/watch?v=PTTur6… #Leadership #Purpose

But they need support: funding, infrastructure, regulation that empowers rather than stifles. The path forward requires collaboration. Read more: parmindervir.com/africas-ai-fut… #AI #Innovation #StartUps #Leadership

At AfricaCom 2024, one thing became clear: Africa's startups are its greatest AI asset. Not big tech, not government policy alone. Startups, solving local problems with AI-driven innovation.

A new scramble for Africa is unfolding, this time, in its digital landscape. AI is both transformative & profound challenge. The question isn't whether Africa adopts AI. It's whether Africa shapes it. Builder or consumer? Leader or follower? parmindervir.com/africas-ai-fut…

About a decade later, I'm revisiting this documentary. Opportunity exists—but it requires intentional support, patient capital, and long-term commitment. Watch and read: youtube.com/watch?si=jEKcN… parmindervir.com/empowering-afr… #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Africa #Reflections

Some people become entrepreneurs by launching companies. Others by building products. I became one by building ecosystems—again and again. Entrepreneurship isn't what you call yourself. It's how you see the world. Full essay: parmindervir.substack.com/p/an-accidenta…

𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 Mentoring Ebuka Omaliko & Omafume Niemogha at the AFFI programme was transformative years ago. What I took away most was watching 2 creative entrepreneurs refine their business thinking, strengthen their brands, & grow their confidence.

Technology that serves people creates prosperity. Technology that displaces people creates instability. #Technology #Leadership #Entrepreneurship