Experience page background – Ernest Akakpo

    Experience

    My professional journey across the tech ecosystem.

    2023 - Present

    Community Manager | Ecosystem Builder | DAO Contributor

    Web3 Ecosystem & Community Leadership

    Community Manager at Celo Africa DAO, leading ecosystem growth across Africa. Built developer and student communities across Ghana and West Africa, executing onboarding programs and workshops. Supported builders from ideation through hackathons to real-world projects.

    2023 - Present

    Web3 Researcher | Technical Writer | Ecosystem Analyst

    Research, Thought Leadership & Protocol Engagement

    Research contributor focused on Ethereum and blockchain scalability. Engaged in protocol research, governance, and ecosystem analysis. Speaker on AI, DAOs, and Web3 infrastructure. Leading initiatives like Ethereum Research Papers to simplify complex technical concepts.

    2022 - 2024

    Web3 Educator | Developer Advocate | Program Facilitator

    Developer Education & Capacity Building

    Taught blockchain and Web3 fundamentals at universities across Ghana (Legon, KNUST, UCC). Founded developer learning communities, mentoring students who went on to win hackathons and launch startups. Organized workshops and bootcamps for builders at all levels.

    2021 - 2023

    Global Ecosystem Contributor | Event Organizer | Network Builder

    Global Web3 Engagement & Event Operations

    Traveled to 9+ countries contributing to the global Web3 ecosystem. Organized and supported events and community programs in Ethiopia and beyond. Collaborated with global builders, founders, investors, and protocol teams.