Tag: Women
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Abisoye Ajayi Akinfolarin
Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin is a Nigerian social impact entrepreneur and human development expert who has dedicated her life to helping women and girls in underserved communities. She is the Founder and CEO of Pearls Africa Youth Foundation, an NGO that educates, supports, and empowers susceptible young girls and women through tech education to achieve economic independence. …
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Meet Hassanat Abubakar: A Product Manager Making a Difference
Hassanat’s journey into tech was driven by her desire to make a meaningful impact. As a biochemist, she felt the need to transition into something more fulfilling after realising that her degree in Biochemistry might not offer enough opportunities for her as an entry-level. The Stack Journal sat down with Hassanat Abubakar, a product manager…
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Meet Radia Perlman: The Mother of The Internet
Image source: ZDNET Radia Perlman, popularly known as the “Mother of the Internet,” is an American computer programmer and network engineer who helped create the foundation of the Internet as we know it today. Born in 1952 in Virginia, she grew up in New Jersey and developed a passion for mathematics. She attended MIT, graduated…
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Startup Spotlight: alGROWithm
Image source: Techcabal alGROWithm is a company that helps African businesses grow. They do this by creating personalised plans that help businesses reach more customers and sell more products. Founded in 2018 by Bili Sule, alGROWithm has helped over 50 businesses succeed, including well-known names like Spleet, Chaka, OkHi, and Binance. Their services include marketing,…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Kemisola Bolarinwa
Kemisola Bolarinwa is a Nigerian Robotics Engineer with 11 years of experience. She founded Nextwear Technologies, the first wearable technology startup in Nigeria. She designs and develops wearable technology to treat health-related issues. She invented a smart bra that identifies early-stage breast cancer. This wearable technology has the potential to save countless lives, especially for…
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She Codes Africa Announces Advisory Board Members to Empower Women and Girls in STEM
She Code Africa, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering and celebrating girls and women in tech across Africa, has announced its advisory board members. They aim to bring these members together to expand their reach and guarantee a continuous sustainable future for women and young girls in STEM across the African continent. We’re on a…
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Startup Spotlight: Lami
Lami is on a mission to change the narrative in a continent where insurance penetration stands at a mere 3%. Founded by Kenyan entrepreneur Jihan Abass, Lami is an insurtech startup that seeks to make insurance accessible and affordable for millions of Africans. Lami’s approach focuses on building trust, delivering value, and establishing security through…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Dr Ayanna Howard
Dr Ayanna Howard is an American Roboticist, entrepreneur and educator, currently serving as the dean of the Ohio College of Engineering, a position she has held since becoming the first woman to lead the institution. Howard’s interest with artificial intelligence (AI) led her to join Axcelia Inc., where she helped develop technologies like Evolver, the…
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The Reality of Being a Newbie Data Analyst in Nigeria
Like any other sector, the tech industry has its fair share of ups and downs. It’s not a bed of roses, and as time goes on, the challenges can become overwhelming. In a candid conversation with The Stack Journal, Powei, a data analyst, shared her insights on the realities of being in the tech field…
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Startup Spotlight: Akiba Digital
Akiba Digital, founded by Tebogo Mokwena in 2017, is a data and technology company that empowers SMEs to improve their risk score and keep their businesses financially healthy. Akiba Digital’s solutions address an important challenge in Africa, where nearly 80% of SMEs and people need access to traditional credit scoring. Using alternative datasets, the company…