They made bad bets, but collected lessons

Leonida Kombo, Senior Associate Corporate Engagement and Learning at Ajua. Her dreams to invest in greenhouse farming were dashed by some of her friends’ experiences.

Sometimes business is luck of the draw. You will get an idea, put in the blood sweat and tears, and win. Other times, the odds are so stacked against you that no matter how hard you work, it won't pan out.  Some lost their money, while some were luckier and were yet to invest before the dams burst. Here are the experiences of ambitious entrepreneurs.

1. IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE…IT PROBABLY IS