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Get up close and personal with career experts in the African tech ecosystem, as they take you on their journey from newbie to expert and how they became successful in the industry.

  1. 05/12/2023

    Daniel Orubo: Creative storyteller and product marketing genius

    Daniel Orubo's journey from media to product marketing has been nothing short of inspiring. As Piggyvest's Head of Content and Content Strategy, and founder of ConTech, he's giving the fintech startup an attractive brand while impacting lives and giving back to the community. Find out more about him in this episode of Expert and African. Read article here: https://techpoint.africa/2023/05/09/daniel-orubo-content-marketer-piggyvest/ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - We meet Daniel 01:45 - Why writing? 04:16 - Losing interest in writing 07:20 - Creating ideas for Zikoko 13:57 - Managing people 16:52 - Proud parents 17:01 - Contech Africa 22:01 - Managing a tight schedule 23:37 - Handling superiors 25:00 - Overcoming burnout 26:39 - Everybody has their audience 28:39 - Plans to retire 30:27 - Most proud work 32:09 - Handling pressure in content marketing 34:00 - From computer engineering to writing 36:02 - Advise for aspiring no-code people

    40 min

  2. 04/26/2023

    Florence Chikezie: Seasoned entrepreneur and business resource professional

    Florence Chikezie's story is a testament to the resilience and determination required to succeed in entrepreneurship. Her experiences offer valuable lessons for those who aspire to tow their own path in the business world. In this episode of Expert and African, we explore the sacrifices, wins, and challenges of ReDahlia/Entrepreneurs.ng founder. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Who is Florence Chikezie 01:03 - Journey into entrepreneurship 05:28 - From medicine to business 08:27 - How Redahlia works 14:24 - Lives impacted 15:35 - Challenges of running a business 20:58 - Marketing on a small budget 26:02 - Separating work from personal life 28:13 - Words of Wisdom

    34 min

  3. 04/12/2023

    Nikki Popoola: Telecom sales genius

    On this episode of Expert and African, we document Nikki Popoola's pivotal role in Nigeria's pursuit of a reliable digital future, spanning from the 2000s to the 2020s and beyond. While at that, we also uncovered what it takes to be a sought-after salesperson. Nikki has been the Sales Director, West Africa, for WIOCC (West Indian Ocean Cable Company) powering the Open Access Data Centres (OADC), for the past seven years. For the past 23 years, she has sold a wide range of products and services beneficial to telecoms and ISPs to solve the continent's challenges. Timestamps 00:00 - Sales isn't rocket science 00:07 - Intro 00:32 - Journey into sales 01:27 - Helpful skills 02:32 - Fresh out of uni 03:44 - Climbing the ladder 04:49 - People buy people 07:06 - Benefits 11:03 - Sales is black or white 13:34 - Can a sales person work in any industry? 16:03 - The art of selling 17:20 - The sales journey 19:22 - Selling to NITEL and Telkom 20:59 - Certifications aren't important 22:13 - Work-life balance 24:06 - Other interests 24:23 - Maintaining customer relationships

    27 min

  4. 03/29/2023

    Samira Nwaturuocha: The Art of Risk Management in Finance

    On this episode of Expert and African, we spoke with Samira Nwaturuocha. She's the current Chief Operating Officer and Chief Risk Officer of Sparkle Nigeria, a digital bank. She has done a lot in the financial services space, in insurance, in health, and in investment, spending over 18 years in all these fields. Samira didn't exactly start her working career as a risk and compliance specialist with any formal academic training in the field; she simply made a bold move for what would turn out to be a big break.

    39 min

  5. 03/14/2023

    Gerald "Black" Okonkwo - Serial entrepreneur and sales executive

    Today on Expert and African, Gerald Okonkwo, aka Gerald Black, a sales executive at a fintech startup and two-time startup founder, shares lessons from his journey.

    16 min

  6. 02/28/2023

    Dolapo Agbede: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion expert

    In this episode of Expert and African, we delve into Dolapo Agbede's incredible story as a person with a disability in tech committed to creating inclusive workplaces for people living with disabilities. Whether exploring new technologies, conducting research, or travelling to new places, Dolapo's focus is always on improving the world around her.

    24 min

  7. 02/01/2023

    Brenda Wangari: Diverse and accomplished program manager

    On this episode of Expert and Africa, we hear the story of Kenya-born Brenda Wangari, who has had a diverse and accomplished career in tech. From her beginnings in media, to running business operations, and then spending nearly five years in program management at Village Capital, an early-stage startup VC firm, Brenda has seen it all. She attributes her success to her background in communication and her strong leadership and management skills, especially her ability to work effectively with people from different cultures. Brenda is currently a Senior Program Manager at Village Capital,

    27 min

  8. 01/18/2023

    Titi Fakuade: Seasoned System Engineer and tech leader

    In this episode of Expert and African, we dive into Titi Fakuade's journey, her insights on being a woman in a male-dominated field, and her advice for young individuals aspiring to succeed and achieve career growth in the tech industry. She has over 20 years of experience as a telecommunications expert, and has held technical and leadership roles at local and international companies. Notably, she's spent over 17years with MTN across West Africa.

    18 min
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Get up close and personal with career experts in the African tech ecosystem, as they take you on their journey from newbie to expert and how they became successful in the industry.

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  • Creator
    Techpoint Africa
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    21
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