You know, most people always say unrest is super bad for business, but I've seen the total opposite happen in some cases. Like, when big investors pull out of a country because of instability, local entrepreneurs sometimes get a shot they would never have had. For example, if foreign companies leave, their market share is suddenly open for locals, and even startups, to take over. I remember my cousin in Nigeria snapped up a sweet deal on equipment when a multinational left in a hurry during protests.

Sure, things get rough and uncertain, but opportunities pop up in weird ways. Some people use the chaos to start businesses that solve new problems – like food delivery when it’s too risky to go outside, or quick money transfer apps for families who can’t access cash. So, while it can totally wreck some big companies, unrest sometimes shakes things up in a way that small business owners can actually use if they’re bold (and a little bit lucky, not gonna lie). Sometimes, the biggest growth stories start during the wildest times.