VALUABLE STORIES
DEFINING THE TECH INDUSTRY.

Explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Yvette Underdue Murph, from humble beginnings in NYC to her role at Carnegie Mellon University Africa. Discover her path through banking, crisis, and rediscovery of her passion for education. Uncover her leadership style shaped by diverse experiences, and her mission in Rwanda promoting diversity and inclusion. Learn about the university's impact, scholarship initiatives, and its role in educating the next generation of African tech leaders. Join us for a glimpse into graduate programs and Dr. Yvette's commitment to supporting students.

Entrepreneur Arnold Kwizera shares practical insights on business development, marketing strategies, and crafting elevator pitches. He emphasizes fundamental elements crucial for business growth and discusses Norrsken's impact on Africa's startup ecosystem, previewing Norrsken Africa Week. Drawing from his CNBC experience, Arnold stresses persistence and resilience in entrepreneurship, offering valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Meet Tobenna, a determined engineer whose tech journey from Nigeria, Cyprus, Canada and finally to Kenya is a tale of resilience and seizing opportunities. From childhood curiosity to founding engineer at AI Care, his story inspires with passion, persistence, and a drive to invest in meaningful projects. A testament to achieving success through hard work and aligning personal goals with company missions.

In this episode, Naomi Mwangi shares her inspiring journey as a Safaricom software engineer, participating in hackathons like IBM Kiskit and Microsoft Game of Learners. Her early interest in tech, supportive lecturer, and determination to pursue computer science are highlighted. Naomi's success at Safaricom while studying shows the power of seizing opportunities in tech.

Discover David Kimani's captivating journey as an artist navigating the cryptoverse. Overcoming obstacles, he found inspiration from local Bitcoin exchanges, leading to substantial profits. Juggling freelance design and Bitcoin, he pursued a master’s in art design. His struggles with fund transfers birthed Afrex, a pioneering digital asset platform. David's tale embodies creativity and the boundless fusion of art and technology.

Assane's journey from Senegal to Morocco to Switzerland and then to the forefront of cybersecurity in Africa reflects resilience, seizing opportunities, and nurturing digital and cybersecurity capacities in the continent. His work at CMU Africa and CyLab Africa underscores his commitment to fortifying cybersecurity in emerging economies.

Discover Clare Korir's transformative journey from a surprising shift in studies at Columbia University to becoming the Director of Product at Moringa School. Delve into her experiences in New York, emphasizing the importance of community support for international students. Explore Moringa School's values, courses, and impressive 70% post-graduation employment success. Clare's inspiring story showcases the pivotal role of education in shaping Africa's tech landscape.

Meet Alfred Wanjau, a tech trailblazer whose journey from priesthood dreams to programming exemplifies seizing opportunities. As CTO and CFO of Huuza Quest Limited, he connects people with culture through custom games, showing the rewards and challenges of entrepreneurship. Alfred's story highlights the power of passion and resilience in achieving remarkable success.