In this episode of iAfrikan BYTES, Frans Meyer, CEO of AlphaWave, takes us through the company’s journey from its early days in antenna engineering to becoming a leader in AI and advanced technology.

Focused on innovation, AlphaWave has built a strong presence in AI-driven startups and cutting-edge projects like the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) in the Northern Cape. Meyer unpacks the challenges of scaling founder-led startups, the evolving role of AI in engineering, and the skills needed to drive the industry forward.

With AI & ML becoming essential in modern engineering, he emphasizes the need to develop talent and equip engineers with the skills to stay competitive in a rapidly advancing field.

🎙️ Recorded in Johannesburg, South Africa, at Wits University – IndabaX 2024.

🔗 Listen now for insights into AI, investment, and innovation!

Inside Alphawave: CEO Frans Meyer On AI, Investment And The SKA Project’s Role In Engineering
Podcast Episode · iAfrikan BYTES · 13/03/2025 · 14m
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