From Brown University to Shaping Ethiopia's Tech Scene | Adam on AGI Podcast

In this profound episode of the AGI Podcast, we sit down with Adam, an entrepreneur and visionary with a unique journey spanning Ivy League halls in the US to the heart of Ethiopia's burgeoning tech and public sectors.

Adam opens up about his personal "road not taken"—the pivotal decision to forgo a life in the US to return to Ethiopia, a choice that has defined his last 23 years. We dive deep into his experience working with the Ethiopian government on nationwide tech projects, the realities and labels of being part of the diaspora, and his bold vision for Ethiopia's digital future.

In this conversation, we explore:

00:00 - Introduction

01:49 - The real impact of an Ivy League education (Brown University)

05:06 - The "Diaspora" label: Identity and belonging

07:20 - The pivotal moment: A house in New York vs. a business in Ethiopia

09:59 - Leading a national tech project for the Ministry of Finance at 27

14:01 - Working within the Ethiopian system: Challenges and logic

18:48 - The confidence of youth vs. the "American" mindset

23:26 - Why most ideas fail and the nature of success

25:46 - A philosophical take on human nature across cultures

35:58 - Parenting in the digital age and raising kids in Ethiopia

43:46 - The dream for an ideal Ethiopia

50:41 - Is formal education still the key to success?

01:03:09 - The untapped potential of Ethiopia's FinTech sector

01:08:11 - Ethiopia vs. Nigeria: A venture capitalist's comparison

01:11:08 - Inside Renew Capital: Investing in Africa's future

01:16:33 - Will Ethiopia produce a tech unicorn?

01:23:07 - Are Ethiopians and Americans fundamentally different?

01:26:11 - The power of pushing past your comfort zone

01:31:17 - How your circle shapes your future

01:36:28 - The challenge of preparing the next generation

01:52:25 - The one question Adam wants to be asked

Join us for a conversation filled with hard-won wisdom, entrepreneurial spirit, and an unwavering belief in Ethiopia's potential.

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