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Apr 2023
19m 34s

2333: Disrupting the Workplace Industry:...

NEIL C. HUGHES
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In today's episode of Tech Talks Daily, we're joined by Kofi Gyekye, a self-made tech entrepreneur who successfully sold his prop-tech company Lane for $200 million. Born to African parents and raised in Italy, Kofi's journey has taken him from founding the award-winning digital agency Little Room to co-founding Lane, the world's largest and most innovative workplace experience platform, connecting over 300 properties across 22 cities and 8 countries.

Listen in as Kofi shares his unique experiences and insights into how he turned multiple companies into thriving businesses that disrupted the workplace industry. Discover the challenges and triumphs he faced while building and scaling these businesses, and learn about the impact of his work on the property technology landscape.

Alongside his work in the tech industry, Kofi has also led multiple digital strategies and fundraising initiatives for non-profits, such as the Leyaata Project, which aimed to reduce mother and infant mortality in 50 villages in Northern Ghana. For his contributions, Kofi was awarded the UNICEF Global Standard by the Canadian International Development Agency.

Join us for this inspiring and enlightening conversation as we explore Kofi Gyekye's journey to success in the world of prop-tech and beyond, and learn valuable lessons from his experiences that can help aspiring entrepreneurs make their mark in the industry.

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