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Node Eight CEO, Brian Dzansi Dzidefo, selected for 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship

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By Tilda Acorlor 

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder of Node Eight, a thriving digital innovation hub in Ghana, Brian Dzansi Dzidefo, has been chosen for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, a flagship program of the U.S. Department of State. 

This prestigious fellowship selection recognises Brian’s exceptional leadership, hard work, and significant impact Node Eight has had in the Ho Municipality and beyond.

Since its establishment, Node Eight has been leading the way in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in Ghana.

Under Brian’s leadership, the hub has assisted over 50 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), provided essential digital skills training to more than 200 young individuals, and reached out to over 5000 youth through various impactful projects.

Node Eight has always aimed to empower the next generation of leaders and innovators, and this fellowship will further enable Brian to achieve this goal.

Details of the Mandela Washington Fellowship

The Mandela Washington Fellowship will provide Brian Dzansi with six weeks of intensive academic and leadership training in the United States, focusing on business leadership at Notre Dame University. This program will offer unparalleled opportunities for networking with U.S. leaders, business professionals, and other young African leaders, gaining insights into best practices, and exploring new strategies to expand his impact.

A Call for Partnership and Collaboration As Node Eight celebrates this achievement, its primary goal is to use this fellowship to create new opportunities for initiatives and to have a deeper impact on their community. This includes introducing new and advanced training modules for entrepreneurs and young people, as well as creating a stronger ecosystem for innovation, mentorship, and market access to drive positive change.

About Node Eight.

Node Eight is an innovation hub based in Ho, Ghana, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship, fostering digital skills, and driving community impact. It provides resources, training, and a collaborative environment for young entrepreneurs and innovators to thrive.

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