Show notes
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Below are the highlights of my conversation with Sylvia:
- How she got intrigued in the Space industry?
- Space Technology is divided into 2 groups: Upstream & Downstream.
- Check out Carnegie Mellon University Africa in Rwanda. Why did Carnegie Mellon University choose Rwanda as a site in Africa?
- How Hepta Analytics was born? The firm has a presence in Rwanda and Kenya.
- Trivia: Did you know that 15 African countries have a satellite in space?
- The value of Fellowships. And how to apply to be a part of a fellowship?
- She is a fellow of the Mandela Washington Fellowship & Archbishop Tutu Fellowship.
- How is life in Rwanda from her perspective?
- How did she develop Public Speaking skills? Listen to her presentation at the World Economic Forum.
- Her advice on how to network appropriately.
- Dealing with the loss of her mother due to cancer.
- Monk Thich Nhat Hanh. The Buddist Monk she referenced.
- Her answer to the question 'If failure was not an option, what project would you take on' got me thinking. Audacious project. Doable.
- You can follow Sylvia on Linkedin.
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U.I.

