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Discover why actually doing design work (not just watching videos) is key to mastering the craft. Learn how being curious and asking the right questions can supercharge your design decisions. Dive into Alison's inspiring journey of navigating societal expectations and carving out a tech career as a woman in Africa. Plus, get the gist on the real world of product design and the big difference between just learning about design and actually being a great designer.

In this roundtable discussion, host Alice Kanjejo is joined by Dominic Mulinda, Chief Product Officer at Honeycoin, and Evans Munene, a software engineer at Google to delve into some of the most compelling stories in the African tech landscape.

This episode of My Tech Story Africa introduces a new segment called "Tech Roundtable," a monthly discussion on significant tech news from both Africa and around the world.

In the Season 2 finale, Rhoda King’ori recounts her journey with Zydii, a digital training platform for Africa's workforce. She shares the highs and lows of managing a startup and her vision of empowering future entrepreneurs. Rhoda's passion for mentorship and using AI for knowledge management is a game changer for the African startup ecosystem.

Wanjiru Mwoka shares her shift into the Web3 space, discussing biases in the industry and the importance of learning at your own pace. She advises aspiring professionals to build strong online presences and embrace new opportunities. Her story highlights commitment, resilience, and self-compassion in navigating the evolving tech landscape.

Gerald Black, partner at Black Ops and podcast host, dives into the challenges FinTech startups face in Africa. He shares his insights on networking, mentorship, and building resilient businesses in the African tech space. His experience and advice offer invaluable lessons for aspiring tech entrepreneurs and operators.

Robert Wekesa, Head of Training at Power Learn Project, discusses training one million software developers across Africa through their hybrid 16-week program. He highlights the importance of project-based learning and shares the success stories of graduates who are building startups. His advice: always be open to learning.

Mercy Thira shares her unconventional path from typewriters to tech. Overcoming societal expectations, a web hosting internship sparked her coding passion, leading her to Moringa's bootcamp. Now a CTO, she mentors other women, proving that tech isn't limited by gender. Her journey emphasizes persistence and defying odds.