In our latest episode, we discussed workplace meetings, sharing embarrassing virtual stand-up stories and debating their effectiveness in remote work. We then explored the challenges apps face in Africa, sparked by a recent Uber incident. We highlighted issues like manual processes and poor infrastructure, emphasizing the need to design for edge cases. We concluded by stressing the importance of government support for digital growth in Africa, blending personal anecdotes with professional insights.

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Thank You03:13 Introducing New Projects: Cleave and Copy Copy06:16 The Challenges of Meetings in the Workplace12:09 Effective Communication to Reduce Unnecessary Meetings19:21 Embarrassing Stand-Up Meeting Experiences25:00 The Prank Between South African and Nigerian Uber Drivers34:02 Challenges of Expensive Internet and Payment Systems34:56 Resistance to Change and Low Adoption Rates in the African Market35:29 Introduction36:35 Manual Processes and Resistance to Change40:39 The High Cost of Internet Bandwidth45:35 Challenges of Poor Address Systems54:04 Product Spotlight: Mizomo