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Tara Mustapha, Founder & CEO of Code Coven
In this episode, we speak with Tara Mustapha，Founder & CEO of Code Coven, the pioneering organisation transforming the games industry by empowering marginalised developers and redesigning how inclusive talent pipelines are built. Tara shares the origins of Code Coven, the structural inequities she witnessed in her early career, how her programs help founders reclaim confidence and opportunity, and why inclusion is not merely a moral stance but a tangible commercial advantage. For students interested in purpose-driven entrepreneurship, gaming, creative technology, or ecosystem building, this conversation offers both candour and strategic clarity. Chapter: 01:31 The Moment the Mission Began02:53 Childhood Influences & Breaking Barriers Early06:22 Building Code Coven: Academy → Accelerators → Agency17:06 Funding Inequity & Inclusion as a Commercial Advantage27:00 Bias, Identity, and Advice for New Creators
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