MEMBERS & VISITORS: Video Title Africa’s grassroots innovation and problem-solving Read or Download the full report HERE Hello, my friends. My name is Professor Singer. I’m a retired engineering professor, a world traveler, and now I live here in Marimanti, in East Africa. You may hear the roosters in the background as I sit […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: How Constructive Conflict Builds Stronger, More Innovative Teams Constructive conflict in innovative teams Hello again to my innovation family. This is professor Singer at Tharaka Invention Academy. Let’s talk about something every single one of us has to deal with. Conflict, right? But what if I told you that all that […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: The Imperative of Mastering AI for Innovators and Problem-Solvers | Purpose-Driven Innovation Mastering AI for Innovators 🎥 The Imperative of Mastering AI for Innovators and Problem-Solvers | Purpose-Driven Innovation We now live at the crossroads of two powerful forces: the exponential rise of artificial intelligence and the enduring human drive for […]

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Welcome from Tharaka Invention Academy located in Marimanti, Kenya. What if you could have a brilliant research assistant, creative brainstorming partner, and technical writing expert available twenty-four seven, capable of understanding context, generating innovative ideas, and helping you solve complex problems? Welcome to ChatGPT, the revolutionary conversational AI that’s transforming how inventors, innovators, and problem-solvers […]

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Are you an innovator with brilliant ideas stuck in your mind, struggling to show the world what your invention actually looks like? Today we’re exploring Blender, a powerful three-dimensional modeling and animation tool that can transform your concepts into stunning visual prototypes. But here’s the key question every inventor needs to answer: Is Blender the […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Quantum Africa: From Mineral Leverage to Co-Creating the Quantum Future Quantum Africa Picture an African engineering student in Mombasa pulling results from a cloud-based quantum processor, then walking across campus to a lab where colleagues are refining battery-grade cobalt sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo. That scene isn’t science fiction—it’s […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: The Global South’s Moment: Innovation, Sovereignty, and Breaking Free from Economic Dependence Global South innovation and sovereignty In this thought-provoking discussion, the speaker challenges the pervasive pessimism and defeatism often felt by intelligent, moral individuals, particularly in the Global South, who feel overwhelmed by the dominance of powerful nations like the […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: 2025: Surviving the Global Power Shake-Up Through Innovation Inspiration Through Innovation A multi-polar world is emerging. Tharaka Invention Academy extensively uses AI chatbots, summaries, briefing docs, study guides, illustrative stories, lectures, lesson exercises, and podcasts of experts to drive learning outcomes of its students. This sample lesson from our online […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: “When Spider Webs Unite: Teamwork and Innovation with Tharaka Invention Circle” “Spider webs unite teamwork proverb” “When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion” is an Ethiopian proverb that conveys the idea that even small actions can have a big impact. It can also be interpreted to mean that […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: What Happens When AI is the Inventor? Human-AI Collaboration in Innovation and Problem-Solving” Prof Hey everyone, and welcome back for another deep dive! Today, we’re diving into something truly mind-blowing: A I inventions that, at one point, experts—yes, actual experts—thought were completely impossible. We’ll be exploring some seriously cool breakthroughs. Imagine […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Lessons from China for Africa Lessons from China’s economic transformation for Africa’s development Prof. Singer: Hello, everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of Innovative Horizons, where we explore ideas, stories, and strategies to transform communities through innovation and problem-solving. I’m your host, Professor Singer, and with me is a very special guest, […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Let’s Use Everything Solar dehydrator food waste innovation Welcome to Tharaka Invention Academy, where our innovations turn local resources into global solutions. Therefore, while not all processes for making mango leather are patented, certain innovative methods are protected to safeguard the intellectual property of the developers. Today, we’re highlighting the TIA […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Sample Learning Module from Tharaka Invention Academy “Innovative Mindset for Problem Solvers” Description: Welcome to a sneak peek of the innovative learning experience offered by Tharaka Invention Academy! This video module is a part of our mission to empower the next generation of problem solvers, inventors, and innovators. At Tharaka Invention […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Video Title “AI-powered problem-solving in African communities” Hello everybody! I’m professor Singer from Tharaka Invention Academy. I have a really inspiring story to share with you now so make yourself comfortable for the next few minutes. The story details borrow heavily from my book “INNOVATE NOW: Master AI for Creative Problem […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Prof Singer’s Brand New Book Mastering AI for Creative Problem Solving “Innovate Now: Mastering AI for Creative Problem Solving.” This new book by Prof. Singer guides young inventors and problem-solvers on how to leverage artificial intelligence throughout the innovation process, from brainstorming and prototyping to market analysis and intellectual property […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Food, Energy & Industrial Sovereignty For Africa Decolonizing Africa’s Economy for Sustainable Development I’m Professor Singer sharing with you something very important. I want you to understand the Hidden Strategies used by the West to keep Africa poor and what Tharaka Invention Academy is doing about it and how. Discover how […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: People vs. Ideas People-driven innovation in technology adoption Why Innovation is all about people rather than bright ideas. To realize changes within a company you need to find people that are passionate and believe in something, rather than focusing on generating bright ideas. As a special bonus, we are offering one […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Video Title “Innovation for community impact and sustainable business solutions” THARAKA INVENTION CIRCLE CBO was invited to participate in Chuka University’s 11th Annual International Research Conference held on October 23-24, 2024. CBO Director Miriam Muthoni and I both want to thank Chuka University very much for the honor and privilege of […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Video Title Adobe Express for inventors and innovators at Tharaka Invention Academy “Let’s dive into Adobe Express, a versatile and powerful tool designed for problem solvers, innovators, and inventors, especially those enrolled in the online invention courses at Tharaka Invention Academy. Adobe Express is a user-friendly design application that allows you […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: AI For Good “Now, let’s explore AI for Good, an application that’s revolutionizing how innovators, problem solvers, and inventors approach global challenges. This app is a perfect fit for students enrolled in the online invention courses at Tharaka Invention Academy because it demonstrates how artificial intelligence can be used to address […]

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