Join us in this episode as we discuss user experience (UX) and how it shapes your product.

We break down what makes a product easy and enjoyable to use. You'll learn how to ensure your product thrives in today's market, starting from figuring out what your users truly want, to creating seamless and accessible interactions.

In the first episode of 2024, we join Ifedolapo and David as they discuss personal branding and its impact on your career.

Learn how you can tie a personality to your brand, provide value, and maintain your authenticity in a corporate space.

In this episode, Samaila Dogara (Co-founder, SeedFi) delves deep into the dynamic world of fintech lending and its exceptional growth potential through data management. Join us as we unlock the vault of insights into how innovative ideas not only drive product growth but also reshape the landscape of financial technology.

Whether you're a fintech enthusiast, an aspiring disruptor, or simply curious about the forces propelling the financial world into new dimensions, this episode promises a front-row seat to the fascinating interplay between ideation and product growth.

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Samaila Dogara is a co-founder of SeedFi, a fintech lending platform, and a sports enthusiast with a love for FA1, football, and the NBA. With a gentle and diplomatic approach, he firmly believes in resolving challenges through communication. Samaila is a highly motivated chartered accountant and ex-banker, possessing over 8 years of experience in capital management and commercial sales. Holding an MBA in finance and investments, he combines financial expertise with excellent leadership and communication skills. He is passionate about leveraging technology to address real-world problems, driving the success of SeedFi in providing accessible financial solutions. Samaila has contributed his expertise to three notable financial institutions and is also known as one half of the engaging IWB podcast. His multifaceted journey encompasses finance, technology, and sports, leaving a positive impact on both industries and the people he collaborates with.

Follow Samaila on Twitter - @samaila_x

Join our hosts, Ife and David as they unveil the magic behind turning concepts into reality. Discover the delicate balance between creativity and feasibility, explore thrilling case studies of inventive success, and dive into the process that brings dreams to life.

Welcome back to Season 2!

In this episode, we have a special treat for you as our new co-host, David Udeagu (Product Manager, Enyata Inc.) takes on the challenge of explaining the intricacies of product management in a way that even a 5-year-old could understand.

So, if you've ever wondered what it means to be a product manager and how they make magical things happen, get ready to dive into this fun and enlightening conversation.

Get your curiosity caps on, because we're about to embark on a journey of discovery that will leave you feeling like the smartest kindergartener in the room!

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Modules by Enyata is a production of Enyata Inc., a product development firm.

In this episode, we're joined by Mfonobong Umondia of Friends of Figma, to discuss the innovative structures that make up tech communities. We examine some of the ways communities and collaborative culture endeavors are reimagining the way people design, of which Sky is a member.

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Meet our Guest:

Hi,

My name is Mfonobong Umondia. I am a Product Design Mentor at Designlab, a Digital Creator, and a Community Manager at Friends of Figma Africa.
I oversee the Friends of Figma Design Communities for the Africa Region at Figma, where I coordinate the French- and English-speaking Communities to operate more effectively by offering learning resources, collaboration opportunities, learning boot camps, and other supportive design-focused programs to support the development of the next generation of designers. As a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, I create a network of women in Uyo who are already working in technology or wish to. Through mindful women-inclusive events, my co-leads and I provide a safe environment for women in technology while simultaneously promoting more diversity. WTM's main goal is to increase public awareness of creative female leaders in the field of technology.

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Friends of Figma: https://friends.figma.com/

Join the Enyata Community: https://join.slack.com/t/enyatacommunity/shared_invite/zt-1nkby9eaa-R6QnXmxstyAlhV13OYUJRg

Launching operations in a new territory offers a dynamic reality that begs the need for a new role; one dedicated to ensuring the goal of business development is seamlessly achieved. But is that all there is to being a country manager? And in an ecosystem where remote work is a cultural staple, where does country management begin and operations management stop? Is there even a difference?

In this episode, Babatunde Olaifa (Country Manager, GOMYCODE) joins Modules for a discussion on establishing a business in international waters - during the current tech crisis and in the future. In this conversation with host Ifedolapo Oseni, Olaifa outlines factors that determine the sustenance of a strong international organizational culture.

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Babatunde has built people, teams, and brands in media and advertising, tech, real estate, and sports in a career spanning almost two decades. He is currently the Country Head for GOMYCODE, an ed-tech startup with a mission to close the digital skills gap across Africa.

Reach out to Babatunde:

LinkedIn - Babatunde O.

Twitter - @ablackjamesbond

Instagram - @ablackjamesbond

One role to rule them all! 

In business, operations is that office that unifies the processes across departments and levels, and ensures that their outputs remain in line with the company's vision. Taiwo Obasan (Chief Unifier at Fundall, and Curator of The Afroconomist) joins us in this episode to discuss StartUp operations, what it means to be a COO, the recent tech layoffs - who is responsible, fintech, and the Naira's battle against the Naira.

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Taiwo Obasan is a finTech Chief Operating Officer / Chief Product Officer (currently acting in those capacities at the award-winning FinTech organization, Fundall). He scales businesses, traditional ideas & financial services with tech. His ideas and strategies are detailed in his SubStack publication - The Afroconomist.

Book a free consultation - https://www.linkedin.com/in/taiwoobasan/

Developer Relations Advocates/Evangelists are primarily tasked with ensuring the open source pipelines of whatever companies they represent are operating efficiently by harnessing empathy to get contributors excited and continually interested in their cause. 

As part of our Open Source Conversation, Shedrack Akintayo of DevRel Community Africa goes into detail about the reality of Developer Relations and its many facets.

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Shedrack Akintayo is a Developer Relations Professional and Technical Writer with over 5 years of experience in Technology and a track record in Web Engineering, Community Management, and Developer Relations on a global scale. He has given talks/workshops at developer conferences like JS Nation Live 2020, DevRel Asia, DevrelCon, All Things Open among many. He also co-organizes Developer Circles Lagos from Facebook, Open Source Community Africa, and other communities empowering Africa and the world with Technology.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/coder_blvck

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/shedrackakintayo

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To join DevRel Community Africa on Slack - https://bit.ly/34tLZ8I](https://bit.ly/34tLZ8I

As part of our internal series, we focus on the annual Enyata Community initiative that is Project BuildUp.

In this episode, we talk to Precious Ezema (Community Manager, Enyata Inc.) about BuildUp 3.0 - Criteria, Timeline, Expectations, and Limitations. 

Enyata's Project Buildup aims to equip 10,000 African techies with the resources to grow in the tech industry over the next five years. Every year, 50 talents are awarded MacBooks to help facilitate career growth. We are working towards a reality where talents are afforded the right tools to grow.

At Enyata, we believe Nigeria, and Africa at large is the next technology hub of the world. With this understanding, we are willing to be a part of the story. That, alongside our continuous drive to create better opportunities for everyone, has led us to announce the 3rd edition of Enyata Build Up - another 50 Macbooks for 50 talents.

To register, visit buildup.enyata.com

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Precious Ezema is a community architect empowering young talents in Africa and beyond by connecting them with the resources and events to help facilitate career growth and skill development.

Connect with Precious on Instagram.