#S01E07 My Life in Tech with Michael Niyitegeka: The future of Ed-Tech

In this week's episode of My Life in Tech, we talk with Micheal Niyitegeka about the future of ed-tech post-COVID-19. We discussed his lessons from switching to tech without the background in computer science. Talked about software as a business and key takehome points for Startups. We explored the Andela business model and what refactory is doing differently. He digested the need for a digital agenda in the country and what needs to be done.

Show Notes:

1- The Genesis of your life in tech, how did you fall in love with tech?

2- Technology as a business(Understanding the different revenue streams, hybrid business model for the African Market)

3- Lessons from switching to tech without the background in computer science.

4- The Andela Model vs what Refactory is doing

5. The future of Ed-Tech after COVID.

6. The kindest thing anyone has done for you.

7. Best advice you have received starting out your career.

8. Any advice to a young person getting started in tech.

9. The Landscape of the tech industry in Uganda, POV(p, what do you think

needs to change, the challenges available, what can the gov’t do in terms

of policy frameworks