{"title": "Karla Obakpolor", "logoImg": "bafkreibsd62lj2z4fbxbqtihyc3yh554mubev4c36esnlw4moxunatdkq4", "website": "https://borderless.cryptosmartnow.io/", "bannerImg": "bafkreifogghbe7olggjarxvoaphuuwjkyzycpyxoraos22frrc3ihaqeyy", "createdAt": 1696623678045, "credentials": {}, "description": "Karla is raising University students to learn web3/tech skills for free.\n\nKarla entered the crypto space in her 300L at the University in 2016.\n\nAfter school she pursued her Business development career, building businesses and helping companies grow.\n\nBy 2020 she focused her business development skills in the web3 space and by 2021 she founded Crypto Smart an Asset management company that has birthed sub companies and organisations.\n\nB<>rder/ess is one such sub-organization, the tech not-for-profit arm of Crypto Smart teaching web3 skills to young people.\n\nRecently, she received applications from 108 students from 28 Universities in Nigeria to learn tech skills, and they have begun their training.\n\nKarla created B<>rder/ess to help young people access web3 education and inspiration for free.\n\nBorderless is the tech not-for-profit tech arm of Crypto Smart that aims to train at least 100 African tech developers each year to build Web2 and Web3 products. We do this by establishing physical hubs, hosting events, providing training, offering mentorship, and launching tech projects.\n\nPhysical hubs: B<>rder/ess will have physical hubs in several African countries that provide a space for developers to learn, collaborate, and network.\n\nThe first was opened in November 2022 in Port-Harcourt Nigeria and the next will be opened at the University Of Port-Harcourt Nigeria.\n\nEvents: B<>rder/ess hosts a variety of events, such as hackathons, meetups, and conferences. These events provide developers with opportunities to learn new skills, meet new people, and share their work, the last event was held in November 2022 in Port-Harcourt Nigeria. See the highlights here https://borderless.cryptosmartnow.io/event\n\nTraining: B<>rder/ess offers a variety of training programs, both online and in person. These programs cover a wide range of topics, including web development, blockchain development, and data science.\n\nMentorship: B<>rder/ess pairs developers with experienced mentors. These mentors provide guidance and support to help developers reach their full potential.", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}, "projectTwitter": "_karlagod"}