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Breaking Barriers: Abel's Journey in Big Tech and Promoting African Culture

Breaking Barriers: Abel's Journey in Big Tech and Promoting African Culture

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Join us on this episode of the Boring Career Podcast as we explore the inspiring journey of Abel, one of the first individuals from an Ethiopian university to be hired in big tech. Discover how Abel overcame challenges to become a software engineer at Google, and learn about his passion for promoting African culture through his fashion brand Habeshan Threads. Abel shares valuable insights on staying focused and motivated, even when lacking role models, and how he navigated stereotypes to create opportunities. Tune in for inspiration, insights, and a celebration of cultural heritage.


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