The Tech Surf Podcast
Episodes
S2E17 - Building Products in an AI World - Adekunle Kadri
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many organisations today boast massive stores of customer and transaction data. Yet, only a handful can say their products tangibly improve user exper...
S2E16 - Building a Property Tech Company in Ghana - Joseph Simms Mensah
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A young Ghanaian graduate landing their first job often dreams of moving out of their parents’ home to start an independent life. But the reality of...
S2E15 - A Techie's Guide into Big Tech Companies - Chisom Nwokwu
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The rapid expansion of Big Tech companies like FAANG, or FANMAG has reshaped global industries, creating unprecedented opportunities in technology. Th...
S2E14 - Bytes to Briefs: A Computer Engineer's Journey to the Bar - Jonathan Alua
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Career paths are rarely linear. Some find their calling the moment their fingers touch a keyboard, others transition into tech mid-career, and a few b...
S2E13 - Excelling as a woman in the Data Science - Aseda Addai-Deseh, Khadija Iddrisu
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Data is the new oil, and our world is increasingly driven by data. Although the gap in the tech space has been wide for a while, now more than ever ...
S2E12 - Journey to Data Science Management - Rudolph Adom-Boafo
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the rapidly evolving landscape of data science, where algorithms and insights drive innovation, the role of effective management has become increas...
S2E11 - Tech Entrepreneurship with the African in mind - Isaac Newton (Kobi) Acquah
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the ever-evolving realm of global tech entrepreneurship, Africa stands on the brink of a transformative era, driven by innovative thinkers and dyna...
S2E10 - Effective use of LinkedIn for career growth - Maukeni Padiki Ribeiro
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the digital landscape continues to reshape how we connect and advance our careers, LinkedIn has solidified its position as the go-to platform for p...
S2E9 - Bridging Legal Expertise and Digital Innovation - Elizabeth Abati
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an era where technology and law are increasingly intertwined, the need for professionals who can bridge the gap between legal expertise and digital...
S2E8 - Starting and managing a tech startup - Sydney (Scott) Sam
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The allure of transforming a brilliant idea into a thriving business, coupled with the prospect of making a meaningful impact on society, is what draw...
S2E7 - Navigating the Fintech Terrain in Africa - Philip Twum
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The fintech landscape in Africa is evolving rapidly.Over the years, many fintech products have emerged on the continent, each presenting its own uniqu...
S2E6 - Tech education in Yoruba - Wuraola Oyewusi
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Education is driven by the language people speak. English, one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, dominates almost every new concept, a...
S2E5 - Moving beyond tutorial videos towards projects - Joojo Dontoh
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While tutorial videos serve as excellent starting points, providing step-by-step guidance and visual aids, they often present oversimplified scenarios...
S2E4 - The Life of a Serial Entrepreneur: Joos, Nosh, Joos Solar - Josh Baah
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Venturing beyond the familiar borders of one's homeland into a new terrain is often a thrilling yet daunting experience. This is the story of many...
S2E3 - Reshaping the narrative of women in tech - Adora Nwodo
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conversations about gender diversity and women being underrepresented in STEM have gone on for years. Many initiatives and organisations have emerged ...
S2E2 - Intersecting AI & Medicine - Dr. Paulina Mensah
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The landscape of medicine is rapidly evolving, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this transformation. It’s no longer science f...
S2E1 - Intersection of Tech, Disability and Accessibility - Derick Omari
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Technology can empower people with disabilities, but only if it's accessible. Social enterprise, Tech Era, led by Derick Omari, tackles this by pr...
Welcome to Season 2 - The Afro Tech Series
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Africa's tech scene is brimming with brilliant minds, and The Tech Surf Podcast is diving deep into their stories. Season 2, dubbed "The Afro...
S1E18 - Women in tech, making tech for everyone - Ebi-Yaa Kwaw
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a compelling exploration of Ebi-Yaa Kwaw's remarkable journey as a woman in the tech industry on The Tech Surf Podcast. Join the discuss...
S1E17- Drilling data, the new oil to solve problems: The Sapien.io Story - Ahmed Rashad
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Data is by far one of the most discussed resources in our world today. As we become more connected thanks to the advancement of technology, we in turn...
S1E16 - Navigating the Nuances of Launching an AI-powered EdTech Company: The Penseum Story - Samit Khalsa, Kamyar Hosseini
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The journey through school is filled with laborious learning, overwhelming workloads, and grades showing the fruits of one's efforts. While some g...
S1E15 - Standing out as a Data Engineer - Shaine Ismail
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Data is often described as the new oil. Just like mining oil, mining data requires some core skills and mindset. Although many tools are available in ...
S1E14 - Pivoting careers: Psychology to UX Research at Microsoft - Cyhana Lena Williams
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transitioning careers can be daunting, but for those with psychology backgrounds, moving into user experience (UX) research may be a natural fit. With...
S1E13 - Pivoting careers: Political Science to Product Manager - Nana Adjoa Anim
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A passion for diplomacy fuels one's decision to read Political Science. As we grow, our passions change and evolve, and we need to put the necessa...
S1E12 - Pivoting careers: Techie to Travel Experience Designer - The MoooveAfrica Story - Wesley Ablordeppey(Phish)
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The university experience offers you a plethora of opportunities, but the path people take for life is seldom linked to the courses they took or their...
S1E11 - Pivoting careers: Pharmacist to Product Manager - Joel Kojo Anaman
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the ever-evolving tech industry, career paths can take unexpected turns. Some people have chosen to hang up their lab coats to join the world of me...
S1E10 - Pivoting careers: History & Politics to Tech Consulting - Alice Aspinall
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pivoting careers can be daunting yet liberating. Transitioning from humanities into tech consulting seems formidable. In this episode, our host Raymon...
S1E9 - Pivoting Careers: Geography to Data Analytics Manager MTN Ghana - Kwame Adu Manu
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pivoting can be very daunting, especially when your background doesn’t have any tech roots. Kwame, however, took an opportunity in his GIS class to ...
S1E8 - Pivoting careers: Software Engineer to Full-time Chef - Chef Keeks
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a world racing towards automation, almost everyone is trying to get some tech skills in order to join the bandwagon. Others however, have chosen to...
S1E7 - Demystifying tech data roles: Analyst, Scientist, Engineer - Derek Degbe
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the rise of data-driven roles like Data Analyst, Data Scientist, and Data Engineer, it can be tricky for beginners to understand the distinctions...
S1E6 - Exploring a career in legal tech - Michel A. Nkansah
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Legal tech is revolutionising the legal industry, and there's a world of opportunity waiting for those who are eager to explore it. In today's...
S1E5 - Venture Capital in emerging markets - Boris Lancheros
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Venture Capital involves bringing investors together to co-finance portfolio start ups or early-staged companies. In emerging economies, characterised...
S1E4 - An Afghan’s Tech Entrepreneurial Journey - Yama Saraj
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The war in Afghanistan has left an indelible mark, causing civilian casualties, instability, and untold human suffering. Millions have fled the countr...
S1E3 - Empowering women in tech in Ghana- Because she can
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The tech workforce has, for a long time, been skewed towards men. Efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are gaining momentum, striving to create ...
S1E2 - Intersecting Tech and Law - Daniel Deutsch LL.M
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The tech space today is a whirlwind of innovations, and at the forefront is the seamless integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the legal la...
S1E1 - Will AI replace me?
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The emergence of Generative AI, large language models like GPT, and the accompanying buzzwords have generated immense enthusiasm while also evoking ap...
Introduction
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s pretty surreal to refer to myself as a techie. If you know me, you know that tech was the last thing I ever thought I would be doing as a caree...
Trailer
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, and welcome aboard to the tech surf podcast, where we navigate today’s tech wave, one electrifying conversation at a time. Background musi...