Mar 30The Great Eight: Shining a Spotlight on the World’s Most Inspiring Women in TechThe 4th Industrial Revolution is being driven by disruptive, innovative technologies developed by female tech leaders across the globe. From e-commerce to education, agriculture to social impact, women are making their voices heard, taking up space, and impacting lives on a global scale. The ROOM presents The Great Eight —…Women7 min readWomen7 min read
Mar 30Diversity is the Cornerstone for Better Solutions in TechA Spotlight on Senior Data Engineer at The ROOM Natalija Puzanskaja — Natalija Puzanskaja is one of the few people who can claim to have been born into the tech industry. She was encouraged to pursue a career in the field by her parents, who are software engineers. Professionally, Natalija is a statistician, but also has a multidisciplinary background and over ten…Women In Tech2 min readWomen In Tech2 min read
Feb 21From Lagos to Kigali: A Q&A with Software Developer Bezaleel OlakunoriSoftware developer, C# programmer and Blender 3D artist, Bezaleel Olakunori, takes us through his journey from creating video games in Nigeria to managing fashion digital assets in Rwanda. Bezaleel Olakunori is a C# developer and member of The ROOM’s global community of top tech talent. He is currently working with…Software Engineering8 min readSoftware Engineering8 min read
Feb 21The Vital Role of AI and Other Emerging TechnologiesFrom 3D printing to Augmented Reality to Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies have become the subject of wide discussion, criticism and awe for their irrefutable ability to change the world in which we live. To better understand the explosion in AI and how to thrive in the industry, world-renowned AI expert…Artificial Intelligence4 min readArtificial Intelligence4 min read
Jul 5, 2022To Be a Leader Is to Create Opportunities for the Next GenerationSango Capital’s Richard Okello on What It Takes to Be an Impactful Entrepreneur in Africa — Richard Okello is the co-founder and CEO of Sango Capital, an innovative African private equity & tech-enabled growth/venture capital business backed by leading global investors. He holds Honours Degrees from both Pace University (MBA) and Swarthmore (BA), graduating a year early from the latter. He has previously served in various…Leadership9 min readLeadership9 min read
Jul 4, 2022The Future of Work Lies with the Next Generation Of TalentFinance Maverick Papa Madiaw Ndiaye Discusses the Importance of Leveraging Tech-Savvy Talent for Success — Papa Madiaw Ndiaye is a founding partner and the current CEO at AFIG Funds, focused on the growth and profitability of companies in West and Central Africa. He is a graduate of Harvard College and holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. We spoke with Papa at the…Africa8 min readAfrica8 min read
Jul 1, 2022Focus on the Leaves: Leveraging Frugal Tech to Solve Africa’s Greatest ChallengesHighlights from Naadiya Moosajee’s Masterclass — Naadiya Moosajee is a South African engineer and social entrepreneur who boasts many accolades, including being the founder of WomHub, an incubator of woman-owned STEM businesses, the first of its kind in Africa. Naadiya has also been named among the 20 Youngest Power Women In Africa by Forbes Magazine, and…Innovation5 min readInnovation5 min read
Jun 29, 2022The Architects of the Future10 African Leaders in Tech Who Are Paving the Way for the Next Generation — African tech leaders are blazing a pathway for future change-makers, as they take the Fourth Industrial Revolution by storm and inspire young leaders to dare to disrupt. From investment to financial services to agriculture, tech is transforming every aspect of the world as we know it, and Africa’s talent is…Leadership8 min readLeadership8 min read
Jun 23, 2022Revitalise Your Career in the Age of Digital DisruptionTop Tips from Leadership Coach Folake Adeniyi-Adeyele — Folake Adeniyi-Adeleye is an HR superstar disrupting the future of work by strategically aiding high-performing professionals and start-ups worldwide to achieve meaningful success. In addition to being the founder of Coachivate, she is also a certified Executive Coach, Life Coach and NLP Practitioner. Her experience as an international HR Leader…Careers3 min readCareers3 min read
Jun 7, 2022Inclusion in the Workplace: Are We Covering All the Bases?Here are 4 factors your organisation may be overlooking — by Osato Evbuomwan We are not all the same. Indeed, that is one of the most beautiful things about humans — the fact that we are so diverse in our beliefs, culture, personalities, race, religion and in so many other ways. Our diversity, when harnessed constructively, is an advantage —…Diversity6 min readDiversity6 min read
