Saka Saddiq Nuru
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Representation in tech is a topic that has been widely discussed over the last year. The makeup of the people in the industry and those who go on to achieve success in the sector does not represent the society we live in. As the sector becomes more important, it’s key that stories of successful people from a variety of backgrounds are shared to inspire a diverse future generation. One entrepreneur whose journey has taken him around the world both studying and working for leading tech companies who is now turning his attention to highlighting and working with people from underrepresented backgrounds is Saka Saddiq Nuru.
Early Beginnings
Nuru was born in Scotland and spent his early childhood living in both Zimbabwe and Botswana. He had a great upbringing in Botswana and was very comfortable but a turning point came when his parents sent him to boarding school in Nigeria. He had Nigerian…