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.
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