Akon is an American-Senegalese singer and producer. Brought up in a family of musicians, he spent his early childhood in Senegal before leaving at the age of seven to live in the USA in Union City, New Jersey. A Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Akon is one of the world most influential voices in music today.

As an entrepreneur, he's also been working to redefine how individuals can make a difference in the development of Africa, investing in everything from Blockchain to energy. In this episode, he sits down with The New School's Melissa Rancourt to share some lessons he's picked up along the way.