How to source software developers and tech talent for your company.

How to source software developers and tech talent for your company.

Solving both sides of the coin. Creating tech talent and tackling unemployment. It's a known fact that South Africa has a major shortage of Software Developers. Just look at any company's job board. I chatted to another successful female founder this women's month, Jessica Hawkey about how their model not only grooms talent but also facilitates the onboarding into companies within a year.

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On 'How Would You Build It?' we interview people who are helping build awesome products and businesses in South Africa and Africa. We get first-hand stories, tactical advice and stories to help you launch and grow your product or business.

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Where to find more: The Open Letter: https://www.theopenletter.io/ Solve For Why: https://www.solveforwhy.co.za/ Flint Consulting: https://www.flintconsulting.co.za/

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Interviewee links: https://redacademy.co.za

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01:31 Is South Africa already a leader with female representation in the tech space 02:56 Who is Red Academy 05:08 How to develop "market-ready" graduates 10:14 matching the supply and demand 11:36 What tech stack trends are happening 14:51 Is it hard finding clients/customers 17:26 Readiness of graduates with traditional education 31:24 Final words for founders 33:09 Fireside questions

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Fixing Gaming’s $6B Ad Spend Problem, introducing Kohort | Dan Marcus

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$6 billion in gaming ad spend is wasted every year. That’s the problem Dan Marcus, co-founder of Kohort, is determined to fix. IIn this episode of How Would You Build It, Dan shares how Kohort is tack...

26 Aug 202547min

Simon Hartley on Startup Exits and Scaling Logistics in South Africa

Simon Hartley on Startup Exits and Scaling Logistics in South Africa

What can delivering toasted cheese sandwiches teach you about building a startup?In this episode of How Would You Build It, we talk with Simon Hartley, co-founder of Wumdrop, about the journey from sc...

19 Aug 202552min

Fixing Fashion’s Waste Problem with AI | David Torr | Faro & UCook

Fixing Fashion’s Waste Problem with AI | David Torr | Faro & UCook

What does it take to build not one, but two successful startups in South Africa’s tough market?In this episode of How Would You Build It, we sit down with David Torr, co-founder of Faro and former co-...

13 Aug 202554min

Getting AgriTech Right Through Timing, Trust & Disrupting Legacy Markets | Louis de Kock | Nile

Getting AgriTech Right Through Timing, Trust & Disrupting Legacy Markets | Louis de Kock | Nile

Can AgriTech finally work in South Africa?In this episode of How Would You Build It, we speak with Louis de Kock, founder of Nile.ag, a tech-driven marketplace revolutionising agriculture across South...

5 Aug 202546min

Empowering the Township Economy | Katie Dodge | Koola Capital

Empowering the Township Economy | Katie Dodge | Koola Capital

What if funding the informal economy could unlock South Africa’s next wave of entrepreneurs?In this episode of How Would You Build It, we talk to Katie Dodge, co-founder of Koola Capital, who’s helped...

30 Jul 202552min

Setting the Foundation for Growth in Your Early-Stage Startup | Geoff Forbes | Zuzo

Setting the Foundation for Growth in Your Early-Stage Startup | Geoff Forbes | Zuzo

What if your Product is a 'vitamin' and not a 'Painkiller'? In this episode, we talk to the head of Growth Geoff Forbes from Zuzo, a platform helping companies recognise their employees in meaningful ...

23 Jul 202548min

Lessons in Pivots, Leadership & Marketing

Lessons in Pivots, Leadership & Marketing

What happens when the hiring market crashes and AI rewrites the rules overnight?In this episode of How Would You Build It, we speak to Matt Beck, CEO of OfferZen, about what it really takes to navigat...

15 Jul 202552min

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