This is another STEM Positive Disruptor - MIA conversation

She describes herself as a thinker, researcher and sometimes

I am so grateful that Geci was able to make time to have a

I asked among other things, 

I will share some of the facts that I gleaned from our

1. Innovation does happen in Africa, during COVID, 12% of

2. To encourage more young people, especially females to

3. The Eco-System in Africa has to enable the thinkers,

4.  You need to listen

and beyond, especially the concern we have on skills

This platform is to Educate, Raise awareness, Demystify and

This platform is to educate, raise awareness, change perception and demystify what STEM is, showcase the diverse roles and people that work in the industry and bring the public into our domain

Recommendation for Young people: 1. Be curious about what is out there, 2. Have an interest in STEM, 3. Start young, 4. Find role models, 5 Work hard and practice - we can all be good at something

Public

To the industry and education (for young people) for the skills set required now and future

1. Develop CORE skills, 2. Generate young people with soft-skills, 3. Celebrate diversity, 4. help them be curious and want to learn, 5.Be able to upskill, change-skill and reskill them is very important.6. Understand what the next generation want for a career, listen to them so we can get the best out of them.

Finally get them to believe and develop confidence in themselves and give them opportunities.

Please listen to the full conversation, this is not just about the armed forces but for the industry, government, education system and if you enjoyed it, please subscribe and share with your networks.Thank you again for your support.

He also explains how they raised funds by providing AI tutorials to other fellow students to further develop their optical chip and much more besides.

What an inspiring and wonderful role model he is, Sathvik and the others involved in Procyon-Photonics are our future trailblazers, they need investors to take a chance on what they are doing.

Please listen to our conversation and share with your networks and promote this great work they are doing.

NB: Please note he is based in Virginia and not Clearwater, Florida as you may note, I referred to Florida during our conversation due to some sites depicting this is where the company was based.This platform is to Educate, Raise awareness, Demystify and Change Perception about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and make it more accessible to the public.