This week we sit down with Ruvimbo Hakata, the current Google Developer Group Harare Lead, to discuss her journey in tech and her role in shaping the local developer community. Ruvimbo shares her experiences growing up in Zimbabwe, her passion for technology, and how she got involved with GDG Harare. We delve into the challenges and rewards of organizing events like Google Fest, and Ruvimbo shares insights on the planning process and lessons learned. We also discuss her previous app "Kwiktill" and the impact it had on the local market. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with a tech leader who is making a difference in Zimbabwe.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tariro Mandaza, a driven young woman passionate about mental health. Discover how Tariro's personal journey led her to become a champion for mental health awareness and advocate for youth and women's empowerment.
In this episode, we delve into:
Don't miss this empowering conversation with Tariro Mandaza, a true inspiration for young people around the world.
Join us as we sit down with the driven and talented Farirai Masocha. A young professional with a passion for technology, Farirai shares insights into his journey from school to his current career. We delve into his experiences with remote work, side projects, and the challenges and rewards of breaking into the tech industry.
In this episode, Farirai discusses:
Whether you're a seasoned tech professional or just starting your journey, Farirai's story is sure to inspire and inform. Tune in to learn more about his experiences and gain valuable insights into the world of tech.
Tinotenda is a pharmacist by profession who dove into the self taught developer route. In learning to code he developed BriteAPI which is trying to give accessible information to health tech developers. In this episode he shares his journey, struggles and inspiration for building BriteAPi.
BriteApi: https://www.britelink.io/
X (Twitter) : https://twitter.com/tinotendajoe01
Sibonisiwe Ngubeni is a Global UGRAD Alum and the current Zimbabwe Country Coordinator for the U.S Forest Service. She shares her story of growing up in Zimbabwe, her experience with Global UGRAD, her journey to being the country coordinator and facing imposter syndrome when you reach your goals.
Brandon is a man on a mission, wanting to be more. He is a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassdor, Google Developer Group Co-Organiser, Applied Machine Learning Days African Ambassdor and TEDx Speaker. In todays episode Brandon shares his journey of wanting more out of life, being a ambassador, organising events and so much more.
Brandon's Social: https://twitter.com/BandeBrandon
https://linkedin.com/in/brandoebande
Podcast Social:
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Maxwell is an inventor who stumbled into the life and it was love at first sight. He is currently CTO at flynaerospace.com and is the Founder and CEO of Terrahaptix. In todays his episode he shares his background, his love of inventing, the future of robotics in Africa and more.
Maxwell Socials:
Twitter : Max_Sengu
terrahatix.com
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Makomborero is a man of many hats which are most founder. He and his team recently won Akayi's Entrepreneur of the year 2023. Mako is the Founder of Klast Career guidance, African Patriot and his most recent Afroseek. In to days episode he share his journey in entrepreneurship, the mindset, his background and more.
Mako's Socials:
LinkedIn : Makomborero Pashapa Afroseek | LinkedIn twitter.com/Afroseekapp Afroseek Travel - YouTube
africasblankcanvaspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: africasblankcanvaspodcast
Kelvin is a young and focused man. He is a developer and problem solver at heart. Kelvin is the developer advocate at Trebleapi, creator of the Boring Stack, Lead Maintainer at Sails JS and a Youtuber with a subscribe base of 2k+. In todays episode, he shares his background, journey to be lead maintainer at Sail JS, his mindset and more.
Kelvins Socials:
https://dominuskelvin.dev
https://twitter.com/Dominus_Kelvin
https://youtube.com/@dominuskelvin
https://sailscasts.com/boring
https://sailscasts.com/chat
Podcast Socials:
africasblankcanvaspodcast@gmail.com
Instagram and Threads : africasblankcanvaspodcast
Duncan is a young entreprenuear who made Mr. Neat from his bedroom and ended up devoloping the Neat cycle. In today's episode Duncan shares his journey, work-life balance, being a leader at a young age and more.
Duncan Socials:
LinkedIn: Duncan Asamoah
LinkedIn: MR. NEAT
Instagram: mrneatcompany
Twitter: mrneatcompany
Podcast Social: africasblankcanvaspodcast@gmail.com Instgram & Threads :africasblankcanvaspodcast
Ifeoluwa is a technical writer and self taught developer. In this episode she shares her journey into tech, challenges to she faced, we also discuss any article she wrote about the mistakes she made at the beginning of her tech journey and more.
Ife socials:
Twitter : _ifeoluwafavour
Podcast socials:
africasblankcanvaspodcast@gmail.com Instgram and Threads: africasblankcanvaspodcast
Michael also know as righteyecreates is a street photographer, in todays episode he shares his background, thought process and more. Join us as we find out who is behind righteyecreates.
Michael's Socials:
Instagram: righteyecreates
Tiktok: righteyecreates
Podcast:
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Fibi is a community manger, she enjoys the small things in life. In this episode she shares her story and experience as a community manger and more.
Fibi socials:
Twitter: fibibakes
Instagram: ibi_fiberesima
LinkedIn: ibi-fiberesima
Thomas is goal oriented young man, with visions of being the best in the world in what he does. He shares his background, ambitions, challenges and more. Join us in today's conversation.
Thomas' socials:
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Sasha is a seasoned film maker based in the United States. He was a boy from Mutare, Zimbabwe who was hungry for more and that hunger led him to being the first African to be the Head Videographer at The Burning Man Festival.
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Blessing is the founder of HitEvolve, Microsoft Student Learn Ambassador and GitHub Campus Expert. He is a hard working young man, in the field of Cyber Security. In this episode he share his background, intro into cyber security, upcoming competition, cyber challenges faced in Africa and many more.
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Blessing's Social: Blessing Mufaro Kashava - Technology Risk Analyst - Baker Tilly Central Africa | LinkedIn Blessing Mufaro Kashava (@blessing_mufaro) / Twitter