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AI Is Here to Stay! How Artificial Intelligence Can Contribute to Economic Growth in Africa with Celina Lee

Unlocking Africa
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Episode #77 with Celina Lee, who is a Co-Founder and CEO of Zindi, which is a professional network for data science, and they are on a mission to make data science and AI accessible to everyone. Celina has a passion for unleashing the power of data for social good. She has a proven track record of thought leadership in the intersection between data and development and has played central roles in the launches of global platforms. What We Discuss With Celina How does Zindi help make data science and AI more accessible to everyone?How does Zindi support and nurture the African talent pool in data science and machine learning? Could you share with us some examples of how AI is being effectively utilised in an African context? Could you please provide an overview of the industries or sectors in Africa that are experiencing the greatest impact from AI?In what ways can African businesses or organisations harness the power of AI to enhance their operations and gain a competitive edge? 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 From Africa to the World: How Five African Women are Shaping Industries in the Diaspora with 5 Off The Cuff Make sure to check it out! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamu Connect with Celina on LinkedIn at Celina Lee, and Twitter @Celina_L Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group: www.etkgroup.co.uk info@etkgroup.co.uk

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