In this week’s episode of Akoni Tech Talks: The Dubai Mini Series, Taiyab Ghafoor, Director of Retail at Geekay Group, reflects on his journey from a university student to a seasoned professional with over 25 years in retail, services, and strategic project management. While studying at university, Taiyab worked part-time at Burberry, where he developed […]

In our latest episode of Akoni Tech Taks: The Dubai Mini Series, we were privileged to sit down with Candice Elsmore, a dynamic leader whose career path has taken her across continents and industries. Candice shared her experiences transitioning from investment banking to her current role as COO, her insights into leadership, and her thoughts […]

In the first episode of Akoni Tech Talks, The Dubai Mini Series podcast, we sit down with Craig Alexander, an industry veteran whose career in the technology and leadership space is nothing short of inspiring. Craig takes the audience through the early stages of his career, shares his insights on leadership and transformation, and offers […]

Since launching the Akoni Tech Talks podcast, we’ve had the privilege of hosting a diverse lineup of guests, each with unique insights and experiences in the tech industry. From cyber security to AI-powered marketing, our discussions have covered a broad spectrum of topics. Here’s a recap of the guests we’ve featured and the compelling stories […]

In this week’s podcast episode, we delve into the value of internships for students with the University of Reading’s Projects Manager, Fiorella Illes. We discuss how internships provide practical experience, offering students a valuable look into various industries and helping them make more informed career choices. Fiorella shares her personal journey from philosophy student to […]

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 […]