Tag: Tech
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Startup Spotlight: Bitmama
Bitmama is a fintech company that offers a secure platform for cryptocurrency transactions. They allow users to trade by converting their local currency to cryptocurrency. Founded by Ruth Iselema in 2017, the company initially operated as a peer-to-peer digital currency exchange before growing to a platform where people can trade, and manage cryptocurrencies, and digital…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Ayo Haastrup
Ayo Haastrup is an experienced and results-driven marketing manager with a strong background in developing and implementing growth strategies across diverse industries such as Fintech, Insurance, Media, Biotech, FMCG, and Transport. She is skilled in using technology, data, and analytics to identify customer acquisition opportunities and drive business growth. Ayo is passionate about start-ups and…
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Software Developer vs. Tester Career Paths Explained
Software developers and testers play important roles in the software industry. Although their roles are different, they aim to achieve a common goal: a successful application. Software developers, often called coders or programmers, translate functionalities into code. They design, code, implement and maintain software applications. Software developers collaborate with stakeholders to understand software requirements. After…
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“In a team of 7 people, I’d be the only woman there,” — Nkeiruka on Navigating The Tech Industry
The Stack Journal spoke with Nkeiruka Ifeonu, a product designer with over three years of experience. NK tells us about her role as a product designer and what it means to be a woman in a male-dominated space. Can you officially introduce yourself to us and what you do in the tech industry? My name…
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Healthtracka Launches Lola AI – A Menstrual Period Tracker For Women
Healthtracka, a digital platform that makes lab testing easy and convenient with at-home sample collection and fast digital results, has launched its own AI, Lola AI, a menstrual period tracker for women. Lola AI is designed to effortlessly track users’ cycles without any hassle while sending personalised reminders, so they are always prepared. It also…
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Startup Spotlight: Autogirl
Autogirl is a mobility startup company that aims to make mobility accessible and efficient in Nigeria. It was founded by Chinazom Arinze in 2017. Their vision is to revolutionize the mobility industry in Africa and empower people to move freely and comfortably while fostering economic development and sustainability. They are involved in peer-to-peer rentals, helping…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Kadijat Okeowo
Kadijat Okeowo is a product marketing manager who loves working at the intersection of product, marketing, and growth to help products grow and scale by reaching their core audiences and achieving set goals. She works across the media, fashion, edtech, health tech, and fintech industries, helping products grow from 0 to 1 initial product development…
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What Sets Data Scientists Apart from Data Engineers in the Tech Data Industry?
Over the years, the Data industry has experienced a lot of growth, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for them will continue to increase in the coming years. While the roles of a data scientist and engineer are intertwined, and they both play an important part in transforming raw data into…
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Paystack, Piggyvest, and others acquire Brass.
Paystack, along with members like Piggyvest, Ventures platform, and P1 Ventures, has decided to acquire Brass, a Nigerian fintech app. This happened after Brass had difficulty processing customer withdrawals in late 2023 and recently laid off its staff due to the current economic situation in Nigeria. Following the acquisition, Bass co-founders Sola Akindolu and Emmanuel…
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Meet Hedy Lamarr: The Woman Behind Wireless Communication
According to a Chinese proverb, “A curious woman is capable of turning around the rainbow just to see what is on the other side.” This is not far from the truth; curiosity has made women stand out, invent things that seem pretty impossible, come up with brilliant ideas that have contributed greatly to society, and…