How to source software developers and tech talent for your company.

Solving both sides of the coin. Creating tech talent and tackling unemployment. It's a known fact that South Africa has a major shortage of Software Developers. Just look at any company's job board. I chatted to another successful female founder this women's month, Jessica Hawkey about how their model not only grooms talent but also facilitates the onboarding into companies within a year.

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On 'How Would You Build It?' we interview people who are helping build awesome products and businesses in South Africa and Africa. We get first-hand stories, tactical advice and stories to help you launch and grow your product or business.

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Watch the full video here: Watch our insightful Shorts: Highlight packages: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsJZSanPjqp2Koa2gR-JV6VHt0d-8LsH3

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Where to find more: The Open Letter: https://www.theopenletter.io/ Solve For Why: https://www.solveforwhy.co.za/ Flint Consulting: https://www.flintconsulting.co.za/

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Interviewee links: https://redacademy.co.za

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01:31 Is South Africa already a leader with female representation in the tech space 02:56 Who is Red Academy 05:08 How to develop "market-ready" graduates 10:14 matching the supply and demand 11:36 What tech stack trends are happening 14:51 Is it hard finding clients/customers 17:26 Readiness of graduates with traditional education 31:24 Final words for founders 33:09 Fireside questions