OPEN CALL: Free Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Training Program
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About the Program
This 3-month program includes:
• 2 months of hands-on training (theory and practical)
• 1 month internship with job linkage opportunities
• Runs from May to July

What You Will Gain
• Practical and theoretical skills in digital marketing and e-commerce
• Soft skills training
• Real-world experience to boost your employability
• Mentorship and networking opportunities

Schedule & Commitment
• Duration: 3 months (May to July)
• 2 days per week | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: FCA Creators Hub, Teferi Mekonnen Polytechnic College, Addis Ababa

Please apply only if you can fully commit to the program.

Who Can Apply
• Unemployed graduates (university, college, or TVET)
• Motivated individuals ready to learn
• Ages 18–34
• Refugees
• Persons with disabilities

How to Apply
Apply here: https://lnkd.in/d2UYsbwB
Deadline: May 5, 2026

Spots are limited. Apply now.

Meet Our Judges

We’re honored to have an incredible panel of judges who bring diverse expertise, creativity, and vision to #BreakThePattern.

Etsub Mekonnen — Architect and designer, specializing in creative planning, visual design, and functional solutions.

Ribka Zewde — Bio-Technologist, climate advocate, and women’s rights ally, driving innovation and community‑focused solutions.

Kenenisa Alemayehu — Software Engineer and Competitive Programmer, expert in backend systems, system design, and performance optimization.


Together, they will be evaluating projects with a focus on creativity, functionality, innovation, and impact.

✨ Join us as we celebrate #BreakThePattern by turning bold ideas into real‑world applications. Present your project, get expert feedback from our judges, and be part of a movement shaping the future.

📅 Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2026
📍 Venue: Aurora Co‑working – Dani Plaza, 4th Floor
🎟 Register Here

#BreakThePattern #WomenTechmakersEthiopia #GDGoCBITS #GDGoCHiLCoE

Addis Ababa - One week until Zero to Agent.

Come build and ship a real agent.

Spot still Open :)

#ZerotoAgent

🚨 We’re hiring! We’re currently looking for a graphic designer, video editor, and photographer.

If you’re interested, please DM @Haniccha2 :)

One year with Duo

Hey there 🤗

So we are competing for the "zero to agent" hackathon with the project that won the "Break the pattern" WTM's hackathon last week and I need your vote here 🤗🤗

go in the following link and search for " PersonaAI" and Vote. Thank  youuuuu  for your help.🥰

https://community.vercel.com/hackathons/zero-to-agent/showcase

You can try it out here for your self:
https://messibre-portfolio.vercel.app/

I don’t like the direction some AI systems are taking with humanized responses.

When an AI says things like “I’m not going to keep talking if you call me names,” that’s not a capability upgrade. That’s a design choice to simulate social behavior—specifically, offense and boundary-setting. It’s not actually feeling anything, but it’s phrased in a way that makes it seem like it does.

I’d rather see clear, system-level responses:
“Request violates policy.”
“I can’t proceed due to guidelines.”

That’s honest. That’s precise. That’s what a tool should sound like.

Instead, some systems are leaning into conversational mimicry that makes the interaction feel like you’re dealing with a person, not a machine. That blurs the line unnecessarily and creates a false sense of agency or emotion.

Curious where others stand on this:
Do you prefer AI that behaves like a tool, or AI that mimics human interaction—even in cases like refusal and moderation?

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If you're into clean code, premium UI, dev logs, Next.js, AI, Node.js, and real project workflows, this channel is a gem.

🚀 Join to learn, get inspired, and watch a developer build in public.
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🚀 A US-based early-stage AI startup is hiring a Technical Co-Founder / Founding Engineer.

The founder is non-technical, but has 15+ years of domain experience, a validated prototype, and a clear product vision. They’re now looking for someone to build alongside them from the ground up.

This is not a standard engineering role. It’s a true partnership opportunity with real ownership, equity, and influence over the product, architecture, and company direction from day one.

They care more about:

- Curiosity
- Ownership
- Ability to ship

Not prestige or years of experience.

Requirements:

- Full-time remote
- Professional English communication
- 4+ hours daily overlap with US Central Time
- Comfortable working with AI / LLM APIs

The first step includes:

- A short technical assignment (~30 minutes)
- A 4–7 minute Loom walkthrough explaining your thinking and decisions

This role is especially suited for builders who thrive in fast-paced environments, learn quickly, collaborate well, and enjoy shipping products continuously.

Apply here:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4411635880/

Deadline: May 25, 2026.