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How to actually break into tech and AI

Bonaventure walks through what it takes to get started — no degree required, no fluff, just the lanes, the strategy, and the African opportunities nobody talks about.

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How to Actually Break Into Tech and AI

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No slides read aloud. A feature, built.

The session in three movements — watch it happen live, then do it yourself with the template.

app/api/ai/route.ts
// live: shipping an AI feature
const ai = new Anthropic();
 
export async function POST(req) {
  const { prompt } = await req.json();
  const stream = await ai.messages.stream({
    model: "claude-sonnet-4-6",
    messages: [{ role: "user", content: prompt }],
  });
  return stream.toResponse();
}

Forty minutes of live coding — a real feature on a real Next.js app.

COST / 1K REQUESTS
GPT-4 CLASSKES 1,940
CLAUDE SONNETKES 1,290
OPEN-SOURCE (HOSTED)KES 610

ILLUSTRATIVE — WE PULL THE REAL NUMBERS LIVE

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PRE-FLIGHT
Streaming responses working
Fallback when the API is slow
Spend alerts before the surprise
Template pushed to registrants
DEPLOYED · LIVE

You leave with the template — and your questions answered.

What you'll leave with

Worth sixty minutes of your Tuesday

You do not need a degree

Modern tech hiring prioritizes what you can build over what certificate you hold. AI tools have made getting started more accessible than ever.

A clear learning strategy

Spend 80% of your time building and 20% learning. One to two consistent hours daily beats weekend marathons every time.

One lane to focus on

Software development, data and AI, product design, or cloud and DevOps. Pick one, go deep, and stand out.

Real opportunities in the African stack

M-Pesa, Africa's Talking, WhatsApp Business — local tools that solve local problems and give you an edge nobody else has.

Run of show

Sixty minutes, minute by minute

00:00

The myth of the degree

A traditional computer science degree is not a requirement. Modern hiring prioritizes practical skills and the ability to build, which AI has now made more accessible.

06:44

The AI shift

AI has revolutionized entry-level work. Success now belongs to problem framers and product thinkers who leverage AI tools for efficiency rather than just performing basic tasks.

17:38

Learning strategy

Move away from tutorial hell by spending 80% of your time building and only 20% learning. Consistency of 1-2 hours daily is more effective than intermittent study.

21:32

The four main lanes

Beginners should focus on one specific area — software development, data and AI, product design, or cloud and DevOps — to build the depth required to stand out.

29:48

African opportunities

Focus on the African stack: integrating local tools like M-Pesa, Africa's Talking APIs, and WhatsApp Business to solve real-world problems for local businesses.

32:37

The six-month roadmap

Start with web foundations, then move to deploying real-world projects and building a professional, visible portfolio.

Questions

The honest answers

Is it really free?

Yes. Webinars are how we show our teaching before you pay for anything. No card, no trial, no catch.

Will there be a recording?

Yes. The recording is available on YouTube.

Do I need any prior experience?

No. This session is designed for complete beginners entering the tech and AI industry.

Is this a sales pitch?

The last five minutes cover how to go deeper with McTaba if you want to. The rest is the actual content.

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