The Thriving Immigrant

No Tech Background? Here's How to Break Into Tech Sales.


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When Dolapo moved to Canada at the age of 9, she had no idea what the future held. Today, she is the founder of StriveOpp; an organization helping immigrants land rewarding roles in tech sales.

So far, Dolapo has supported students and professionals in securing admissions, scholarships, and tech sales roles worth over $1.3 million combined. Her story is nothing short of inspiring.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • ​Her career and entrepreneurial journey
  • ​How newcomers can transition from survival jobs to thriving careers
  • ​What tech sales involves
  • ​Why you don't need to stack certifications to thrive in your career.
  • ​The role of confidence in your career success.
  • ​How to spot the ideal mentors.
  • ​Why you don’t need a tech background to succeed in the field.
  • ​The importance of negotiating your salary before accepting that offer.
  • ​The future of tech sales in the age of AI

This is an insightful and empowering conversation. 

Listen in and get inspired.

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The Thriving ImmigrantBy Paul Adeyeye