Interview: Erik Hersman, TED Fellow & Founder of iHub

June 19, 2012

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Michael Duarte interviews Erik Hersman, an influential blogger, TED Fellow, and founder of iHub, an organization designed to create a supportive hub for Africa’s tech community. Erik discusses his organization, and how presentations have affected his journey from startup to success.

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