Dorcas Owinoh

General Info

What will be your most valuable contribution to your TechWomen mentorship?

Leadership and Management: With my experience as director of Lakehub and ability to spearhead transformative programs.
Technology and Innovation: Being deeply involved in the African technology ecosystem, I can mentor individuals interested in the field of technology and innovation.
Empowerment and Social Impact: Given my passion for empowering youths and women, I can guide mentees in driving positive social impact and empowerment initiatives.

The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship

1. Networking
2. Growth Mindset: team leadership and fundraising skills
3. Public speaking

Mentorship Characteristic

• Attend company-wide meetings and/or team meetings
• Have exposure to the company culture
• Focus on leadership skills building
• Present my current work to professionals in my industry
• Expand on a project that I’m working on in my current role at home

Ideal Company Type

I would like to learn about financial management and impact investing in a tech company. I am new to the role of the executive director and am eager to gain skills in best management practices in these areas, as my organization is launching a new program with larger financing and team members than ever before.

What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?

1. Driven
2. Influential
3. Visionary

What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?

Partnering with a U.S.-based mentor will expose me to new opportunities (such as speaking engagements, conferences, partners and events in the United States) and enhance my credibility and recognition within the global tech community. Working with a mentor from a different cultural and professional background than myself will expose me to diverse perspectives and approaches.

After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?

Participating in the TechWomen program will provide me with valuable resources, knowledge, networks, and perspectives that I can leverage to create a more significant impact in my home country. It will empower me to drive change, access global opportunities, and contribute to the development and advancement of my community and country.

Work History

Years of Full-time Work Experience

7

Primary Professional Focus

• Individual contributor leading innovation
• Managing technical employees
• Software

Education History