MENA AI Festival Recap

The talk that followed, entitled How to Land a Remote AI Job and presented by Mr. Marc Banoub, Founder and CEO of LyRise, addressed the previously raised concerns regarding the skill gap between graduates and industry. The beginning of the discussion revealed statistical data on different aspects of working from home, such as its impact on employee productivity and long-term connections. It also highlighted the growing demand for AI-related careers in such an environment. Mr. Banoub then proceeded to engage attendees with thought-provoking questions that aim to help them self-diagnose where they are in their career, where they want to get and how they can get there. His advice covered subjects like internships, mentoring and personal projects that showcase added value.