In this thought-provoking TEDx talk, Ango Mustapha reimagines the future of African entrepreneurship, weaving together the themes of ”the young, the wise, and the undiscovered” to craft a powerful new narrative.Highlighting Africa’s unique Entrepreneurial DNA—shaped by resilience, resourcefulness, and the spirit of Ubuntu— Ango explores how entrepreneurs across the continent are turning challenges into opportunities and driving groundbreaking innovations in technology, education, agriculture, healthcare, and more.The talk also delves into the concept of a borderless Africa, where collaboration transcends geographic and mental boundaries, unlocking the continent's potential as a unified entrepreneurial powerhouse.Discover how Africa’s innovators are poised to transform not just the continent, but the world. Ango Mustapha is a product manager, an instructor, an entrepreneur, and a business growth strategist.He is passionate about building people through human capital development, developing outstanding products and seamless processes.He holds an MBA in entrepreneurship and business development and is pursuing his MSc. in business psychology from the University of East London.He is an AltSchool Africa product management alumni, a certified Microsoft Innovative educator, a certified business and entrepreneurship coach, a YALI (West Africa Regional Leadership Center) alumni, and a 2019 African Young Leadership Fellowship Programme Fellow.He received the 2021 Opportunities Hub 100 Most Influential Young Person Award in Africa.When not exploring building a product or business around real-world problems or managing projects, he pursues personal interests in art, public speaking, teaching, cloth making, fashion design, and podcasting. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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