I recently had a conversation with Emmanuel Faith, an HR manager with nearly ten years of experience working across African startups. From setting up HR systems to shaping workplace culture, his story is packed with practical lessons for anyone building a career in tech.
Here are seven takeaways from my conversation with him.
1) Leave a lasting impression
Emmanuel describes his career as “Blueprints and Bold Moves.” Wherever he has worked, he’s made it a point to build systems that outlive him. At Cowrywise, he didn’t just handle HR, he helped the growth team launch the Career Campus Ambassadors program, wrote blog posts for product launches like football savings, and even managed partnerships. At Big Cabal Media, though his time there was short, he still implemented people processes that stayed in place after he left. His approach is simple: a successful career isn’t just about doing the job, it’s about creating lasting work.
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Last updated: August 21, 2025
