I was sitting across from Lyra (a fictitious name, to protect her identity), listening as she calmly dissected my work and career choices. It was a coffee chat I had gladly accepted, even though I felt unprepared; I was in the middle of many things, as usual. Typical Charity. Lyra had already exited her first company, selling it for what…
I rarely admit this, but I was nervous. Not the performative kind of nervousness, but the quiet kind that settles in when you understand the weight of what you are holding. By the time I walked onto the stage at Wharton to moderate a policy panel featuring global leaders across finance, diplomacy, technology governance, and media, I had already been…
Participating in the highly competitive fellowship at the MIT Legatum Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation marked a pivotal moment in my journey as a global development advocate and leader. This experience offered an unparalleled opportunity to immerse myself in a dynamic community of visionary innovators and esteemed thought leaders from across the world. The insights gained and connections forged have…
“The world you are comfortable living in and leaving behind is the one you are bold enough to create.” This conviction has been the guiding principle behind my work in human capacity development and advocacy. For over a decade, I have been deeply committed to empowering young people with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to thrive in an increasingly…
Every great learning experience is a journey, not a destination and mine continues this fall as I begin my MBA at The Wharton School. I’m thrilled to dive into the strategic courses and immersive experiences that will sharpen my global business acumen, leadership skills, and expertise at the intersection of AI, deep tech, and business strategy. Having the privilege of…
Through these experiences, one core truth became clear: people must come first. This understanding became the foundation for my LMT Framework; Lives, Methods, and Technology; a reimagining of the traditional People, Process, and Technology (PPT) model. LMT begins with the lives impacted by technology, followed by the methods that support change, and finally, the technology itself. In other words, digital tools should adapt to people, not the other way around.
My passion for technology began over a decade ago (2014) while I was pursuing a graduate degree in Population Studies and Applied Statistics. During my final thesis work, I took a sales role that unexpectedly became my gateway into the tech world. I was fascinated by how the business leveraged technology to solve real-world problems, so much so that I proactively requested a transfer…
Tell me, what is France without Toulouse in it? Could be a subtle joke, but who won’t say such when you first step into the history of this beautiful place? Last month, I found myself walking the streets of Toulouse, a city that feels like stepping into two worlds at once. On one hand, there’s the history, the buildings glowing…
A Journey Into the Future of Rail: My Visit to Alstom’s Innovation Hub As someone passionate about the intersection of technology and big industry, walking through Alstom’s doors felt like stepping into the nerve center of sustainable mobility. This global leader—with €17.6 billion in sales and a railway market growing at 3% annually—isn’t just keeping pace with the industry’s future;…
Looking back, it’s funny now, but back then, I hated it when Mama Esther told me to focus on school. Like any rebellious teenager, I’d get angry, skipping homework, showing up late, anything to push back. In hindsight, it was such a silly way to act. But Mama Esther? She was relentless. That woman did everything possible to make sure…
