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Akua Opong

Akua Opong

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Following the recent success of our host Gina Patel winning the Diversity category at the Rising Star Awards, organised by the highly esteemed WeAreTheCity, Gina Interviews 2022 winner in Technology as well as Women in Tech 100 Awards by WeAreTechWomen about her journey and futureaspirations.


To find out more about the Rising Stars or WomeninTech100, please check out the links:


Rising Star

https://wearethecity-risingstars.com/rising-star-awards-winners-ceremony-2024/

WomeninTech100

wearetechwomen.com/tw100-women-in-tech-awards

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