The Eccentrics with U.I.
The Eccentrics with U.I.
U.I.
Conversation with Sylvia Makario
2 hour 3 minutes Posted Nov 13, 2022 at 9:00 am.
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This episode is sponsored by 3 Nuggets Weekly. A weekly newsletter where I share 3 things that I found interesting and valuable the previous week. You can subscribe by visiting www.uiukpong.com

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.