What Youth Leadership Actually Looks Like: Lessons from Coaching Volleyball and Building Tech
From chairing a volleyball team to building technology companies, James Ngugi reflects on what youth leadership means beyond hashtags and conferences.
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I grew up in Lari, a rural community in Kiambu County – the first in my family to attend university, and later, the first to travel abroad and stand on international stages.
That journey shaped everything I believe about what’s possible when opportunity meets preparation.
Today, as CTO of Deadan Group, I lead a team building technology products that serve businesses across Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Somalia, and beyond. Our tools help SMEs manage their people, process payments, and grow their operations.
I’ve spoken at Twitter headquarters in San Francisco, represented Africa at global demo days, and contributed to education technology reaching millions of learners. But my focus remains here – building solutions for the businesses and communities that form the backbone of our economy.
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