Africans In Tech
Welcome to Africans In Tech, a podcast where inspiring journeys in the world of technology are explored. Hosted by Sahr Lebbie, join us for candid interviews with tech professionals sharing their stories, challenges, and triumphs. Whether you're new to tech or a seasoned veteran, valuable insights and mentorship opportunities await. Let's demystify tech together and drive positive change in the industry.
Africans In Tech
Africans In Tech Podcast Episode 24 | Growing a Tech Academy with Real Impact w/ Justice Collier
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What does it really take to go from making $75K to managing a tech team, running your own academy, and pulling six figures across multiple income streams?
In this episode, we sit down with a dynamic tech founder who breaks down her journey from early government contracts to launching the Techreneurship Academy — a program dedicated to helping both newcomers and seasoned pros navigate the world of tech with clarity and confidence.
We talk:
✅ Net 30 contracts and delayed checks
✅ Freelancing vs corp-to-corp
✅ Delegating labor while scaling a business
✅ What makes Techreneurship Academy different
✅ Setting yourself up for work/life freedom
✅ The future of certs, NDAs, and mentorship in tech
✅ The value of building real networks — not just followers
She doesn’t sugarcoat a thing — and that’s exactly what makes her story powerful.
🔥 Whether you’re a tech newbie, career switcher, or young Black woman in STEM—this episode is packed with real talk and valuable gems.
Follow Jai- https://beacons.ai/justicetaughtme