How To Lead With Your Skills in the Global Market with Francis Lavoe

What does it take to be a leader in tech today? How can someone succeed in a global work environment? What key skills or traits are needed to become a global tech professional?

Join us on Saturday at 1pm GMT, as Francis answers these questions in our virtual community chat.

Growing up in Ghana and working across Africa, England, and the USA, Francis Lavoe developed a deep-rooted passion for international development. This passion fueled his career objective: to leverage data to drive positive change and address global disparities.

Francis leads a mentorship program that connects aspiring data professionals with opportunities in international development. By collaborating with career coaches, universities, and organizations, he empowers the next generation of data-driven leaders.

His key achievements include:
1. Empowering Leaders: Trained nearly 1,500 leaders in statistical skills to enhance their impact.
2. Improving Access to Energy: Delivered analytics that enabled the distribution of solar home systems to 100,000 off-grid households.
3. Shaping Development Policies: Co-managed a US$8.6 million fund dedicated to strengthening statistical capabilities in Tanzania.