In this week’s episode of Akoni Tech Talks, Jamie Marshall, the Co-Founder and Director of tech company Evron, shares his journey from employee to entrepreneur, offering insights on tech’s evolving role in business. Unlike a traditional startup story, Jamie and his co-founder took over their company through a management buyout, driven by a desire to […]

For our sixth episode of Akoni Tech Talks, we sat down with Public Speaker, Founder and CEO of Shiageto Consulting, Faris Aranki. With over 12 years of business strategy and consulting expertise, previously working as a partner in a strategy consulting firm, Faris shares how a gap in the market shaped his decision to utlisise his […]

In the fifth episode of Akoni Tech Talks, we sat down with Aarti Samani, an international speaker, BBC commentator and CEO of AI strategy consulting business, Shreem Growth Partners. In this episode, we discussed Aarti’s fascinating career journey, the lack of diversity and representation within the IT and Tech industry, and the need for greater […]

In Episode 04 of Akoni Tech Talks, we sat down with Steven Kerr, the Head of IT at ZOE, to explore his fascinating journey through tech, gaming, and the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Steven’s interest in technology began at an early age, playing games on his dad’s Amiga 500. However, his professional path into […]

For the third episode of Akoni Tech Talk’s, we sat down with cybersecurity content creator and international student, Ronan Takizawa. Known online as RonanTech, he posts software development and cyber security related content online, while also studying a Computer Science degree at Colorado College. Ronan shares that it was his studies that first kick-started his […]

In our second instalment of Akoni Tech Talks, we sat down with Menekse Stewart, an experienced SEO enthusiast and founder of the AI-powered business tool, Marketing Magic. In this episode, we learn about Menekse’s unconventional journey into the tech world, starting at just 15, and how she built a successful career in digital marketing without […]

In the inaugural episode of Akoni Tech Talks, we spoke with Daniel Jacobs, an experienced CIO and IT leader with over 20 years in the field. Daniel shared his journey from a young gamer playing Doom and Wolfenstein to becoming a technology leader. His passion for IT led him to pursue certifications and start his […]