Weh'yee Barkon's Linkedin Analytics

Hey, thanks for checking out my profile 👋🏾 Short Summary: My name is Weh'yee, and I help organizations and companies hire in Africa. I'm a digital nomad who lives, works, and invests in Africa. I run a company called Africa Rising that helps you navigate careers and hiring on the African continent. The Longer Version: My story is unique, and yet at the same time something that I hope is becoming more common in the changing world. I believe that we were all put here for a reason, but that not everyone looks for or ever understands what that reason is. My hope is that through my life, I can help others answer that question for themselves. My Life at a Glance: → Born & raised in the US but my origins are Liberia 🇱🇷 → Grad from ECU where I gave my life to Jesus Christ ✝️ → Taught high school honors English through Teach for America 👨🏾‍🏫 → Spent a decade scaling startups from seed to series B and beyond 🚀 → Worked in social media, data, fintech, social good, & the creator economy 📈 → Investing heavily in Africa in sectors like transportation, hospitality, and food 💰 → Launched my own startup with the goal of helping others hire and grow their careers in Africa 🌍 If you want to keep up with my story and what I'm up to... → GO HERE: https://zaap.bio/wehyeeba Thanks for reading, and don't be shy 📥