The Odds Emmanuel Hinneh

Give us a feedback.Welcome to The Odds, where the extraordinary becomes the norm.

Give us a feedback.In this episode, Stepan, a Ukrainian AI researcher, shares his journey and the evolving role of AI. The conversation covers topics such as growing up in Ukraine, the impact of the war, challenges of moving to the United States, and the motivation behind task-specific attribution in transformer models. Stepan also discusses breakthrough moments in his research and the potential role of AI in conflict resolution and humanitarian efforts. Overall, the episode provides insights...

Give us a feedback.This episode explores the experiences of international students in the United States, with a focus on Ghana. Sir-Lord, a computer science PhD student, shares his journey and discusses his motto of continuous learning. He also talks about his passion for music production and poetry. The conversation delves into the reasons behind Ghana's rise in international student enrollment and the cultural shocks and expectations faced by international students. The chapter concludes wi...

Give us a feedback.In this episode, Caleb Mantey, a VR/AR pioneer from Ghana shares his journey into the world of virtual and augmented reality, starting from his early interest in game technology. He discusses his experiences with Dunga Studios and highlights some of his early projects, including a VR experience for Close Up toothpaste. Caleb also talks about the challenges and struggles he faced in game development and emphasizes the importance of releasing games regardless of their q...

Give us a feedback.Caleb Mantey shares his journey of perseverance and success in the AR and VR space. He talks about winning a prestigious award and the validation of his work. He emphasizes the need for more support and investment in Ghanaian startups and the importance of building a solid network. Caleb Mantey also discusses the misconceptions about AR and VR and the potential for these technologies in various industries. He shares advice for aspiring developers and reveals his future goal...

Give us a feedback.Charity Darko, a software engineer from Ghana, shares her journey of how she landed a job in Germany. She initially wanted to pursue a career in the medical field but ended up with computer science when she was denied admission to medicine. Charity was one of the few females in her computer science class, but she was motivated by the fact that she deserved to be there. After completing school, she gained work experience through remote jobs and eventually secured a job in Ge...