The session began with the speaker sharing his journey into Web3, rooted in his passion for human capital development, business, and technology. This drive led him to embark on a mission to raise world-class developers from Africa and meet the global demand for skilled professionals in the Web3 space.
This mission gave birth to several initiatives: unDapp (Understanding Dapps), iDapp (I Build Dapps), Web3 Connect, aimed at community development, Tenton, a Telegram platform, created to bring opportunities to African developers.
Why Focus on Web3 Talent Development?
The speaker highlighted Mrs. Karla’s emphasis on the low talent pool in Africa. His goal is to build Web3 startups in Port Harcourt, attracting millions of users globally. “There’s a bigger picture beyond hunger,” he said.
To achieve this, a strong, supportive community is necessary. Collaboration is key to boosting the Web3 ecosystem in Port Harcourt. This is the core objective of Web3 PHC. He emphasized that no great ecosystem emerges overnight. “Whatever you are enjoying in the industry right now, there are selfless individuals who paid the price,” he noted.
He spotlighted several individuals and organizations such as CBC, BNUG, and Convexity. Then he brought the focus to Port Harcourt, highlighting Lisk, Creaitz, Borderless, Solana All-Stars, Let’s Build DAO, and more.
In conclusion, Jehu Oreri shared a template to guide others in building sustainable communities. He encouraged participants to remember that they are competing globally, with no discrimination. “Your skills are what matter,” he stressed. He concluded by sharing the Web3 talent development value chain:
- Awareness Stage
- Upskilling Program
- Experience Development Program
- Global Tech Talent Network
- Build a Startup
