Ja'dan Johnson: Tech Visionary

Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, Ep 13 In this episode of Extraordinary Ability!, Candice Ackermann speaks with Ja'dan Johnson, founder of Hack Week, a pioneering event in Miami's tech scene. Ja'dan's journey began with grassroots tech community building in Jamaica. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Tech Community Building in Jamaica: Ja'dan Johnson initiated Jamaica's first hackathon and fostered a community of young software engineers and developers. * Impact on Jamaican Tech Ecosystem: His efforts in Jamaica contributed to the growth of a large tech community and introduced innovation into high schools. * Miami Hack Week: Ja'dan co-founded Miami Hack Week, a pivotal event supported by notable figures and companies, catalyzing Miami's emergence as a tech hub. * Transition to O-1 Visa: Moving from an F-1 student visa to an O-1 visa provided Ja'dan with stability, enabling him to focus on his work without visa worries. * Recommendation for Others: Ja'dan advises students to start exploring visa options early and to trust their immigration attorneys, emphasizing proactive engagement in their fields. Learn more about Ja'dan Johnson: * https://linkedin.com/in/jadanjohnson *********************************** About the Extraordinary Ability! Podcast with Candice Ackermann: Every episode of Extraordinary Ability! celebrates foreign nationals with extraordinary abilities, who qualify for O1, EB1, NIW Visas. Learn how you may qualify, especially if you have been denied other U.S. Visas. * Subscribe to the Extraordinary Ability! podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/extraordinary-ability/id1697169557 * Subscribe to the Extraordinary Ability! Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLijeHRSKfbNp_SzX0lEljUj8YEHFec9rZ Connect with Candice Ackermann * Website: https://www.visalawpros.com/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candiceackermann/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisaLawPros * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visalawpros