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November 19, 2025 • 20 mins

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Frederick Anaafi shares his journey from Excel trainer to Microsoft MVP, highlighting how AI - especially Microsoft Copilot - is transforming productivity and career paths in Africa and beyond. He offers practical insights on building AI fluency, driving community-led tech adoption, and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

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https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/762

🎙️ What you’ll learn 

  • How to build a tech career starting with Excel and Power BI 
  • Why AI fluency is essential for modern professionals 
  • Practical ways to adopt Microsoft Copilot without a subscription 
  • How to lead community-driven tech initiatives 
  • What it takes to become a Microsoft MVP in emerging markets 

✅ Highlights 

  • “AI is the electricity of our era.” 
  • “If you don’t learn AI, then yes, you will be left out.” 
  • “Copilot helps you get results faster and be more efficient.” 
  • “Before entering the corporate world, you need to know Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.” 
  • “I failed the Excel Expert exam the first time, but I didn’t give up.” 
  • “We had close to 200 people attend the first DynamicsCon West Africa.” 
  • “AI engineering will be the ish—what people should really go into.” 
  • “Trust in Copilot comes from knowing it’s secure and responsible.” 
  • “We’re driving Copilot adoption through free virtual training.” 
  • “In Ghana, we have fewer than 15 MVPs, but we’re growing.” 
  • “The usefulness of Copilot is there—now we need to build trust.” 
  • “I see AI transforming every industry we work in.” 

🧰 Mentioned 

✅Keywords 
ai fluency, microsoft copilot, power bi, excel expert, tableau, data analysis, mvp programme, tech community, ai adoption, microsoft 365, dynamics 365, west africa tech 

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