Breaking the Mold: A Journey to Transforming African Education

16/05/2024 34 min Temporada 2 Episodio 16

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the Shameless podcast, host Dzikamai Gangaidzo talks with Shaun Benjamin, a self-taught software engineer who has won multiple awards. Shaun shares his journey of learning to code without formal education and his efforts to overcome the stigma of not having a degree. He discusses his software, It's Learnable, which uses AI to create localized educational content in Africa. Despite challenges, including slow technology optimization and the need for local funding, Shaun is dedicated to advancing education and technology in Africa. The episode concludes with Dzikamai applauding Shaun's role in Africa's fourth industrial revolution.