A career lesson I hold close: early on, I waited to be picked for opportunities. Then a mentor told me, 'The room you're waiting to be invited into? You can build your own.' So I started sharing my work, asking for feedback, and showing up before I felt r... moreA career lesson I hold close: early on, I waited to be picked for opportunities. Then a mentor told me, 'The room you're waiting to be invited into? You can build your own.' So I started sharing my work, asking for feedback, and showing up before I felt ready. Growth rarely arrives as a formal invitation. Most of the time, you have to create the opening yourself. less
Learned something lately: the strongest relationships I have aren't the ones where we agree on everything. They're the ones where we can disagree and still come back to each other with kindness.
Reading about the UAE's new private sector labor rules reminds me how important it is to keep employees informed early. In HR, a little transparency goes a long way. We're all learning as we go.
Watched a match go down to the final seconds last night, and it reminded me why I love sports: you truly never know until it's over. That kind of tension is unmatched. What's the most nerve-wracking finish you've ever seen?
Job seekers, here is one tip that changed my search: before you apply, write down the exact problem this role solves for the company. Then tweak your CV so your top three bullet points speak to that problem. It takes ten extra minutes and makes you sound ... moreJob seekers, here is one tip that changed my search: before you apply, write down the exact problem this role solves for the company. Then tweak your CV so your top three bullet points speak to that problem. It takes ten extra minutes and makes you sound like the solution, not just another applicant. less
One practical tip for job hunting in the UAE: tailor your CV to each application and mirror the exact job title in the posting. Many employers here use keyword filters before a human ever sees your file, so a generic CV often gets skipped. Keep it simple ... moreOne practical tip for job hunting in the UAE: tailor your CV to each application and mirror the exact job title in the posting. Many employers here use keyword filters before a human ever sees your file, so a generic CV often gets skipped. Keep it simple and specific. less
I keep hearing people say African markets are too risky to invest in. My take? The real risk is sitting on the sidelines while local founders quietly build solutions for problems the rest of the world hasn't even noticed yet. What's one African business t... moreI keep hearing people say African markets are too risky to invest in. My take? The real risk is sitting on the sidelines while local founders quietly build solutions for problems the rest of the world hasn't even noticed yet. What's one African business trend you think deserves more attention? less
Tech news lately feels less like breakthroughs and more like iterative updates. I'd rather see fewer launches and more genuinely useful ideas. What's one recent tech story that actually made you stop and think?
I keep hearing people say African markets are too risky to invest in. My take? The real risk is sitting on the sidelines while local founders quietly build solutions for problems the rest of the world hasn't even noticed yet. What's one African business t... moreI keep hearing people say African markets are too risky to invest in. My take? The real risk is sitting on the sidelines while local founders quietly build solutions for problems the rest of the world hasn't even noticed yet. What's one African business trend you think deserves more attention? less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Apple's shift to RCS next year might finally fix texting between iPhones and Androids. But will it really improve things or just add another layer? What do you think?
Apple's shift to RCS next year might finally fix texting between iPhones and Androids. But will it really improve things or just add another layer? What do you think?
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
I used to apply for every Kenya job listing I saw, until a friend told me to slow down. Now I read the requirements twice and tailor my CV to each role. Fewer applications, but better responses. Lesson learned.
I saw a listing today asking for five years of experience in a tool that launched two years ago. Whoever writes these vacancies, please make it make sense.
We keep talking about funding gaps in African tech, but the real bottleneck is distribution. Great products die because they can't reach beyond one city. What's the most underrated distribution channel you've seen work on the continent?
