In Part 2, we move beyond the hype. Derek breaks down how AI evolved from chatbots to agents, and why problem definition, distribution, and documentation matter more than shiny tools.
We cover:
- Why "using AI" isn’t a strategy; solving a specific problem is!
- The mobile money playbook: build access, trust, and local distribution
- Documenting progress so teams and countries stop starting from zero
- Human capital population: training for the robotic age
- Reverse mentoring for policymakers and practical frameworks for adoption
- A case study mindset: digitizing transport like VIP/STC the Ghanaian way
If you’re building products in Africa — or anywhere with real-world constraints — this episode will sharpen your approach to AI, ops, and policy.
👉 Question for you: What’s one problem in your context that AI could help — if you fixed access and adoption first?
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Appreciations for this Episode:
Host: Andy
Guest: Derek Degbe
Video Production: Andrews Terkpertey
Video Editing: Samuel Okuadjo
Social Media Management: Pearl Kwadade
Timestamps:
00:00 – 07:07 | AI Foundations and Business Impact
07:08 – 16:38 | Learning, Resources, and Future Directions
16:39 – 23:43 | Adapting to the Robotic Age
23:44 – 40:34 | Policy, Mentorship, and Human Capital