In this afikra podcast episode we chat with Ayah Bdeir, a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of LittleBits, an award-winning New York-based technology company aimed at democratizing hardware innovation. As a TED Fellow and an alum of the MIT Media Lab, Ayah shares her unique journey from an engineer to a global innovator, her commitment to addressing gender disparities in STEM, and her efforts to fuel creativity and invention across the Middle East and beyond. Discover how Ayah leverages technology not just for utility but for creativity, fun and social impact.
Ayah Bdeir is an engineer, inventor and entrepreneur passionate about using technology to empower creators and educators around the globe. As the founder of LittleBits, Ayah has played a pivotal role in making electronics accessible and fun for people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. Her work emphasizes the importance of play in education, challenges gender norms in STEM, and fosters a culture of innovation that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries.
Connect with Ayah 👉 https://www.instagram.com/ayahbdeir/
Theme music: Peninsular, Tarek Yamani 🔊 https://spoti.fi/47I59ns
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Mikey Muhanna 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu/
Leen Sadder 👉 https://www.instagram.com/leensadder/
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