How a global lockdown sparked a new startup in sub-Saharan Africa
In short: When the Covid-19 pandemic forced a lockdown in Uganda, Jerry Vance Anguzu turned enforced inactivity into a catalyst for professional transformation. By leveraging free online resources, he transitioned from a student of data science to the founder of a financial technology startup.
During the pandemic, Jerry Vance Anguzu utilized MIT OpenCourseWare to study computer programming and data science. This period of self-directed learning led to his acceptance into the MIT Emerging Talent certificate program, where he expanded his focus to include entrepreneurship.
These efforts culminated in the launch of Everpesa Technologies, a startup providing financial literacy and sustainable investment tools to users across sub-Saharan Africa. Today, Anguzu advocates for open education, encouraging others to utilize free online materials to advance their own professional goals.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Jerry from Uganda: An Open Learner's Story
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