TERRORISTS TO TAMPONS: Millie Bulbeck's Journey into Femtech & Bridging the Gender Funding Gap
Meet Millie Bulbeck: an extraordinary tech entrepreneur, startup strategist & visionary. Her journey, from academic success to empowering women's health through tech, is inspiring. As Director at Uncover, she led a 1000% revenue rise, expanded markets, & supported eco-friendly period care startups. Millie's passion lies in revolutionizing women's lives with tech-enabled solutions, confronting taboos, and addressing global disparities. Her story embodies empowerment and innovation in femtech.
SPOKEN WORD TO FINTECH: Alice Kanjejo's Journey into the Tech Industry
Alice Kanjejo's tech industry and podcasting journey began with a passion for spoken word, inspiring her YouTube channel. Now a content and PR lead for a Kenyan fintech startup, she founded "My Tech Story," a podcast sharing insightful tech tales to a broad audience. Join her on this creative, passionate, and determined success story.
SMALL BETS TO BIG WINS with Evans Munene, Lead Software Engineer at Chumz
Join Evans on "My Tech Story" for an inspiring journey of a software engineer's path to success. From humble beginnings, he navigated challenges, emphasizing the impact of small moments and the importance of aligning careers with personal values. Discover transformative insights and triumphs in the tech industry.
PRODUCT MARKETING 101 with Patricia Wanjira - Lead Product Marketer at Chumz
Patricia Wanjira, a passionate product marketer and the marketing and coms lead at Chumz IO, shares her remarkable journey of impact and adaptability. Her story inspires listeners to pursue their passions, adapt to change, and embrace the journey of discovering their own tech stories in Africa.
RISING ABOVE THE ODDS: From Centum to Coding Guru - The Inspiring Journey of Kennedy Calvins
Kennedy Calvins, an individual who defies expectations and overcomes challenges to make his mark in the world of coding. We witness the ups and downs of Kennedy's path, highlighting the valuable lessons embedded within his story. Despite the lack of 'formal coding' education,
MASTERING DATA SCIENCE - Ariane Shimirwa’s Journey from Doubt to Distinction | CMU
Join us for a compelling episode featuring Ariane, a Carnegie Mellon University Africa student, as she shares her journey from self-doubt to triumph in data science. Amidst a pandemic, she overcame skepticism, achieving a remarkable GPA. Explore her insights on authenticity in university applications, data collection experiences, and the evolving field of data science in Africa. Ariane's advice to aspiring individuals adds a motivational touch to this powerful narrative of perseverance.
LIMITED RESOURCES TO LIMITLESS POTENTIAL - Sildio Mbonyumuhire’s Tale of Tenacity | TechnoServe
From aspiring priest to Director at TechnoServe, Sildio's path defied expectations. Overcoming obstacles, he pursued computer science, excelling at Carnegie Mellon University. Now, a tech leader, Sildio drives impactful initiatives in Africa and Latin America. Certified as a Project Management Professional, with an Executive MBA and a Master's in IT from CMU, he advocates for self-reliance, emphasizing the power of technology for societal transformation. Tune in for a story of resilience, innovation, and African empowerment.
JOURNEY TO PRODUCT SUCCESS: Dominic Mulinda's Story of Building Solutions, Overcoming Challenges, and Impacting People
Dominic Mulinda, the Product Success Lead at fintech HoneyCoin, shares his product management journey. Previously CPO at a Nairobi software firm, he emphasizes learning from mistakes, acknowledging biases, and creating value for users. His advice for tech newcomers: stay informed, forge partnerships, and embrace challenges.
CODING WITH PURPOSE: Gabriel Mbugua's Inspirational journey from Safaricom to HoneyCoin
Gabriel Mbugua, a passionate and innovative software engineer, traces his journey from gaming enthusiast to successful coder. Overcoming challenges and imposter syndrome, he emphasizes dedication to coding beyond a nine-to-five job. Guided by mentors, he values adaptability and problem-solving. Now working at HoneyCoin, his determination landed him a dream job at Safaricom.
ALICE KANJEJO.
Meet Alice Kanjejo, the driving force behind 'My Tech Story Africa.' As the Host and Founder of this captivating podcast, Alice brings her wealth of experience in marketing and passion for technology to the forefront.
Alice’s journey in tech and marketing allows her to blend technical expertise with compelling narratives. 'My Tech Story Africa' delves into the challenges and triumphs of Africa's tech innovators, amplifying underrepresented voices in the tech community.