10 episodes
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A weekly podcast series that focuses on young Africans who had to rise above the limitations back home to venture into the little-known waters within the tech space across the globe. The sole purpose is to encourage young ones to build interest in technology and innovation as this is going to be the driving force for development in Africa.
It would also feature stakeholders with interest in the Technology ecosystem on the African continent with a mission to drive positive change and development especially through skills building, provision of infrastructure, and resource mobilization.
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The Journey Episode #010: Yaw Amoateng
It doesn't matter your background and where you started from, reading Agriculture Science in high School and a passion for Microsoft Paint. He started out as a sales boy selling Sophos Anti-Virus, mostly on foot.
He challenged himself and believed he had the capability to do more.
Rising through the ranks as a faculty, Group lead, Business lead and today the Director for one of the undoubtedly best Practical Technology schools in Ghana NIIT (NewEdge Infotech).
He is inspired by the power of people and always looking for what can be made better. -
The Journey Episode #009: Williams Adu
He is always looking for opportunities to share his knowledge, a deep and Technical Technologist with the passion for solving complex challenges in innovative and captivating ways. Fascinated by a calculated developed in VB, he developed a strong affection for building software and tools. Today, through hardwork, dedication and perseverance, he is a principal software engineer in Africa's leading talent Hub Andela.
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The Journey Episode #008: Maria Naggaga
Guided by her mother to pursue computer science, she was not discouraged or intimidated being the only "Black Girl" in her class. She rose to the occasion, perceived and strived to change the narrative. She believes in the empowerment and development of the next generation by equipping them with the right tools and resources to enable them to excel and redefine the African Tech Story.
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The Journey Episode #007 - Afia Owusu-Forfie
She is prolific, inspirational and motivated, pushing against the odds to bring technology and soft skills to young Africans who want to make their mark in technology. She believes in Hard work , dedication, believing in yourself and making the ordinary person extraordinary.
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The Journey Episode #006 - Tanaka Mutakwa
Motivated to inspire others, our guest on this episode is a traveler, a runner, and a change maker who believes in creating access to equal opportunities on the African continent.
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The Journey Episode #004: Wonder Paddy Dadzie
Inspired by the passion to be an agent of change, in the mist of several challenges, he devised simple strategies to overcome the obstacles, invested his time and determined not to stop after a pass mark. Tune in, lets get talking with Wonder Paddy Dadzie #letsgettalking #africanminds #ctrlesc