Tanya Adeola
Tanya Adeola, a Nigerian-American engineer and entrepreneur, is renowned for empowering women entrepreneurs in Africa through her organization \"She Leads Africa\".
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London, England, United Kingdom
Tanya Adeola, known for her portrayal in the British TV series ‘The Class’, has since evolved into a prominent figure in the tech industry. Born on October 21, 1984, in Lagos, Nigeria, Adeola’s passion for technology was evident from a young age.
After completing her education in Nigeria, Adeola joined Microsoft Nigeria as a software engineer in 2006, where she quickly rose through the ranks to become the Country Manager. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to co-found Reach Robotics in 2012, a company that revolutionized educational robotics.
Adeola’s contributions to the tech industry have garnered widespread recognition. She was named one of Forbes’ “30 Under 30” in Technology in 2013 and received the “Young Global Leader” distinction from the World Economic Forum in 2016. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion earned her the Anita Borg Institute’s “Women of Vision” Award in 2017.
Beyond her professional achievements, Adeola is passionate about empowering young people, especially girls, to pursue careers in technology. She actively mentors aspiring tech entrepreneurs and advocates for increased representation of women in leadership positions. Adeola’s fluency in English, Yoruba, and French, her extensive travels to over 30 countries, and her love for scuba diving and reading add to her multifaceted personality.
Tanya Adeola’s journey from a fictional character to a real-life tech trailblazer serves as an inspiration to innovators and change-makers worldwide. Her unwavering dedication to advancing technology, education, and diversity continues to shape the future of the industry.