From healthcare, to education, and even media, mobile phones are changing the way citizens in developing nations can live their lives. Sam Nana-Sinkam helps us understand some of the ways mobile phones are making an impact.

Working out of New York City, Sam oversees mobile strategy for Google’s specialty retailers in the US. In this role, he consults with companies on all things mobile ranging from site/app design, to advertising strategies, and even analytics. In addition to his work at Google, Sam has a deep passion for how our digital knowledge can improve lives in developing areas as he invests personal time with infrastructure projects in Africa.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx