I didn't have the easiest time growing up; it's no secret. We were just poor.

From a young age, I felt like I was supposed to be the sort of female who is doing something strong.

I have a very distinct memory of 'ExciteBike' and making my own courses. I had an obsession with that game.

It wasn't cool that I didn't comb my hair and had books and wore glasses. It was never cool be a nerd and tomboy, and these days, it really is. And I'm like, 'You guys have no idea what I went through.' How many times my mother yelled at me to comb my hair.

Kids need to be equipped for that. They need to learn to use that technology to keep the new economy going.

In the old world of business, there was often just one seat at the leadership table for women, two at best. That meant that only so many women could advance. But in a world where women recognize the power that they own - and where technology can upend the traditional rules of engagement - one woman winning doesn't mean another loses.

I want to encourage the artists that haven't made it that social media is the truth. I made it from Instagram to having a most-added song to radio.

I think the Internet is a key driver of opening up opportunities, which impacts many things, including development - I will repeat that I am not a fan of looking at technology or the Internet in Africa through the lens of development - we love the Internet for sake of the Internet.