Hello!
From October 25th through November 7th, 2021, over 1000 people joined virtually for the AI Bootcamp 2021, reputed to be the largest Bootcamp in Africa. The audience was a medley of start-up founders, post-secondary school students, undergraduates, postgraduate students, post-doctoral scholars, c-suite executives, highly skilled professionals, and enthusiasts who showed up to attend the event and experience the AI Bootcamp. For some, attending the AI Bootcamp event would lead them to begin their first step into the world of AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science, while for others, the event was their first experience to learn about how poster sessions are conducted.
Dr. Sekou Remy, one of the speakers at the event, noted “It was indeed a pleasure to share some time with your community! I'm amazed to see how it's continuing to grow and quite evident that the leadership team is putting in the effort, and the members are taking advantage of the opportunity. I look forward to following up with those engaged on the slack channel.”
The 2021 edition of the AI Bootcamp will definitely create a ripple effect in the minds of all that attended. This feeling is easily captured by historian and journalist Henry Adams in one of his famous quotes "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” The facilitators have shared their wealth of knowledge and experience, the attendees have learned, and what is expected of all is to keep learning, build solutions, and take advantage of the platform DSN has offered.
Despite these interesting sessions, here are some lessons that truly inspired us. And oh yes! We do have more to come.
Lesson 1: 5G Is An Artificial Intelligence Enabler
5G as an AI enabler, is creating business value in terms of improved performance, higher efficiency, enhanced customer experience, and creating new business models and use cases for IoT and enterprise.
Lesson 2: Keep investors in the loop not just when you need their funds
As a startup founder, managing relationships between investors and stakeholders play a critical role in the success of your business. Reach out to potential investors and cultivate a relationship before you ask for an investment. Talking to potential investors before fundraising takes the pressure off and allows you to get critical, early feedback.
Lesson 3. Communication is important, speak with people
Communication helps organizations to work efficiently and be productive. Effective communication makes it easy to delegate activities, manage conflicts, motivate, and build relationships.
Lesson 4: Gain Clarity
Just as William Cowper said “ knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more’’ The rule here is simple; Seek clarity and be engaged with your learning process. Seek out ways to make an impact rather than accumulating knowledge. Build solutions, keep learning and ask questions.
DSN at 5! Share Your Story
Data Science Nigeria will be five (5) on November 26th, 2021, and we will be celebrating these five years of impact on November 27th, 2021.
Has Data Science Nigeria impacted your life in any way? Kindly share a short 15-second video on how Data Science Nigeria has impacted your life positively. Your story could inspire and encourage others. Video guide-
Ensure there are no background sounds
Ensure your environment is well lit
Ensure your voice is audible
Submit your videos by November 16th, 2021.
To send your submission, click here https://bit.ly/DSNat5video
Reads
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Data Storytelling: The Essential Data Science Skill Everyone Needs
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Scholarships
The African Master's in Machine Intelligence applications are now open! Join the 4th intake to hone your interest in #AI via http://aimsammi.org before November 30th, 2021. Become an expert in Machine Intelligence!
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Scholarship Program
Deloitte | One Young World | Education Scholarship 2022
MTN Global graduate Development Programme 2022 For Young Graduates Across Africa in Nigeria , South Africa, Zambia, Rwanda , Eswatini
University of Lincoln 2021-2022 Africa Scholarship for African Students -UK
Islamic University of Madinah 2021-2022 Undergraduate Scholarship For International Students
NNPC/TotalEnergies 2021-2022 Undergraduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students
Ashinaga Africa Initiative 2022 Scholarship Program for Young African Students
Lester B. Pearson International 2022-2023 Scholarship Program - Canada
Free Online Books
The Hundred-Page Machine Learning Book
Machine Learning - A First Course for Engineers and Scientists
SQL Notes for Professionals book
100+ Free Machine Learning Books
Opportunities & Grants
The Baobab Network | Technology Accelerator
Google for Startups Accelerator 2022
Wise Guys SaaS – Africa acceleration program
Call for Abstracts: Are you a researcher or scientist passionate about leveraging science & tech to curb #COVID19 impacts? Join the upcoming Science and Technology Conference and join the revolution. Details: https://bit.ly/2ZZevwF Deadline: 15 Nov 2021.
Internships
Big Cabal Media is recruiting for the following roles;
https://theorg.com/org/big-cabal-media/jobs
Product Management Intern (TC Insights)
WhoGoHost Graduate Internship Program 2021
Software Testing Internship Program
Blueinc Technologies NYSC Graduate Internship 2021-2022
DHL Group AIESEC Internship Program for Students and Young Graduates
Chevron Health, Environment and Safety Internship for Young Graduates
Experienced Openings
Email Marketing Manager at Basecamp
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Tech News
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Zambia’s Union54 raises $3m in a seed funding round led by Tiger Global
Twiga closes $50M Series C Funding
Have a great week!