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