EPISODE · Mar 21, 2022 · 51 MIN
Keep it H.O.T - With Jessica Poku - Global Operations Lead, Uber
from Dear Young Afrikan · host Nana Fredua Agyeman
You don’t always get to sit down for close to an hour with one of Uber's top executives, so when Jessica Poku accepted to be on the podcast, it was such a special moment for me! When Jessica graduated from Duke University, it was hard to find work or at least work that she actually wanted. But she is quick to take full responsibility saying “ the reason I was without work was because I didn’t have a plan when I graduated”. Since that episode of her life, she’s become an aggressive planner having multiple back-ups just in case the original plan fails. She opens up about what a bad day at work looks like, the imposter syndrome she still faces and how she deals with it. The shift from being Country Manager in Ghana to Global Operations Lead she admits has been quite challenging. We also discuss STEM education in Ghana, how she is supporting more women to get into influential roles at Uber, her love for Kanye West and her music career which she is yet to pursue full-time. Fun fact: when Jessica was 16, she and girl squad released an album with 20 tracks! Trust me when I say this episode is goooood! I would love to hear your thoughts after you listen. Send me an email or voice note - [email protected] Social Media Linkedin : Jessica Poku Instagram: Dear Young Afrikan Facebook: Dear Young Afrikan
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You don’t always get to sit down for close to an hour with one of Uber's top executives, so when Jessica Poku accepted to be on the podcast, it was such a special moment for me! When Jessica graduated from Duke University, it was hard to find work or at least work that she actually wanted. But she is quick to take full responsibility saying “ the reason I was without work was because I didn’t have a plan when I graduated”. Since that episode of her life, she’s become an aggressive planner having multiple back-ups just in case the original plan fails. She opens up about what a bad day at work looks like, the imposter syndrome she still faces and how she deals with it. The shift from being Country Manager in Ghana to Global Operations Lead she admits has been quite challenging. We also discuss STEM education in Ghana, how she is supporting more women to get into influential roles at Uber, her love for Kanye West and her music career which she is yet to pursue full-time. Fun fact: when Jessica was 16, she and girl squad released an album with 20 tracks! Trust me when I say this episode is goooood! I would love to hear your thoughts after you listen. Send me an email or voice note - [email protected] Social Media Linkedin : Jessica Poku Instagram: Dear Young Afrikan Facebook: Dear Young Afrikan
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