Unlocking Africa

Creating a Tech Talent Pool in Africa for the Real Economy. Powering Digital Transformation With Eric Annan

October 04, 2022 Eric Annan Episode 38
Unlocking Africa
Creating a Tech Talent Pool in Africa for the Real Economy. Powering Digital Transformation With Eric Annan
Show Notes

Episode #38 with Eric Annan who is Founder and CEO of AYA, a curated marketplace for early-stage startups and high growth businesses to access vetted African Web3 digital skilled talents.

AYA helps early-stage startups and medium-sized companies find the right fit talents to supercharge their business. Eric is passionate about ensuring that there are as few barriers as possible for Africans to access additional employment opportunities and to share their talents with the world.

What We Discuss With Eric Annan

  • AYA stands for resilience. Is there a specific type of resilience that differentiates African tech talent from those from other parts of the world?
  • Why are so many African startups registering their companies outside of Africa, in places like Delaware?
  • These days, there are numerous talent/employment platforms available. What is the value proposition of AYA?
  • How can we stop the brain drain of Africa´s brightest tech talent?
  • How can we invest in developing more African tech talent?
  • And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes

Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss The Significance of Social Entrepreneurship and Social Development in Driving Africa’s New Era with Prof. Tal Edgars? Make sure to check it out!

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