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Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by Nobody: 4:39pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
A 23-year-old Nigerian entrepreneur, Chris Kwekowe turned down a job offer to work as a software engineer at Microsoft, owned by the richest man in the world, Bill Gates, in order to begin his own start-up in Lagos. The Lagos State University computer science graduate proudly revealed this to Bill Gates during a television interview for Africa’s brightest young entrepreneurs in August 2016. Kwekowe, who won the 2015 Anzisha Prize which came with a $25,000 cheque, said he rejected the offer to build up his own startup, Slatecube– a website aimed at helping other young Nigerians find jobs. "When I told him, Gates was intrigued and he smiled. After the programme, all the directors were like, ‘Dude, you mean you actually turned down a job at Microsoft and had the guts to tell Bill Gates?’ Kwekowe founded Slatecube with his brother Emerald, 20, in October 2014. The pair funded their efforts by freelancing as web designers and running a software solutions firm.He said Slatecube seeks to solve that problem by nurturing the graduates through digital internships and so far, Slatecube has an 80% employment rate for its users. Companies that have used the platform, have saved over $100,000 in 2015 by hiring skilled, ready to work employees. In a Facebook post published last August, Chris narrated in details of his meeting with Bill Gates: "Oh yeah, I did meet with Bill Gates in Durban, South Africa where we had some candid discussion about everything - from his involvement with charitable causes in the continent, to how he makes time to be a great father for his kids. My favourite moments were watching his reaction after I told him I turned down job offers from Microsoft and the likes to pursue something more defining for me, and how Africa's development depends more on sustainable investments in innovative social startups like Slatecube that solve some of the continent's biggest problems, rather than donating entirely to charity organisations who end up requiring more financial injection to deal with the minutest of issues. Anyways, we'd be working with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to make our value proposition at Slatecube a pan-African privilege. Soon, you'd rather be in demand across the globe, and engage in companies and projects that make you better, and suits your career goals. Nothing can really be better" http://www.jeloser.info/2016/12/23-year-old-nigerian-entrepreneur.html 20 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by wickyyolo: 4:44pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
Some people get mind oh. 60 Likes |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by CoolFreeday(m): 5:03pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
when you know your worth..... 240 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by DoyenExchange: 5:18pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
The sky is his stepping stone.... 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by compressordaf(m): 6:56pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
yeye 3 Likes |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by eezeribe(m): 6:57pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
OK |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by wizzybro10(m): 6:57pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
Dis guy get mind oooo 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by datola: 6:57pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
Correct guy! 4 Likes |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by edlion57(m): 6:58pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
nigeria get brains ooo but the problem is dat na only the brainless ones der rule us 115 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by passyhansome(m): 6:58pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
IT DOESN'T GUARANTEE SUCCESS, SOME PLAYER'S TURNED DOWN BIG CLUBS AT THE OF THEIR CAREER REGRETTED, MEANWHILE I LOVE HIS GUTS ANYWAY 20 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by olaxx: 6:58pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
This only happens when you know where exactly you are going. Am most certain this young man is going places. Turbo Brain 16 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by riczy(m): 6:58pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
Jux passing |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by ritababe(f): 6:58pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
nairalanddss: bill gate is no longer the richest man in the world 3 Likes |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by Mosthandsomeboy(m): 6:59pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
Publicity stunts,i wont dare turn that down, 1 Like |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by AlexCk: 6:59pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
Intelligent and smart! #perfect 2 Likes |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by deluxegift(f): 6:59pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
he has guts.. |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by Nobody: 6:59pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
This boy's village people are very very strong 40 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by sashx(m): 6:59pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
Luv diz. Confidence and believing in ur dreams 2 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by Nutase: 6:59pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by xGun: 6:59pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
Respect! Bill Gate will surely have a sleepless night 1 Like |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by lordhugo(m): 6:59pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
If only we had more of you and me in this country. 3 Likes |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by Ekpekus(m): 6:59pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
I call this laser focus... He knows what he wants and was not distracted by the offer. Although this kind thing dey hard to do o |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by beautyerhu86(f): 7:00pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
When you have a $25, 000 cheque, then you can turn down Bill Gates offer. Hmmmmmm someone like me will accept the offer and continue with my website; that's the Nigerian spirit ohhhhhhh. 20 Likes |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by katunboy: 7:00pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
I will say he is smart, but in dis lagos?? Na God o. |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by Johnbosco77(m): 7:00pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
God don bless ma guy. abeg baba God bless me too. and ma peeps wey de dis forum. amen. man must marry, build house, and raise him children. 2 Likes |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by KingOvoramwen1(m): 7:00pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
Nice |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by 2poundz(m): 7:00pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
He should have accepted the offer and continued with his private practice. Though depending on the nature of the job, if it's time consuming. 2 Likes |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by dreezybines: 7:00pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
Confidence... Brain... Men I really need to work harder... Nice post @ op... |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by jidxin(m): 7:01pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
when u know ur worth |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by Orikinla(m): 7:01pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
Great decision. |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by johnstar(m): 7:01pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
Kk |
Re: Chris Kwekowe Pictured With Bill Gates As He Turns Down His Job Offer by Braaad: 7:01pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
Duff hat for you Bro. ...you really know where you're going. Welcome to the 2% club. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
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