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Ethiopian Programmer's Tool Sparks Global Entrepreneurial Inspiration

6/26/2025

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Bereket Engida, a self-taught programmer from Ethiopia, has created waves with Better Auth, an open-source authentication tool that streamlines user management. With over 150,000 weekly downloads and a recent $5 million seed funding boost, Engida is not only empowering developers but also igniting inspiration for fellow Ethiopian entrepreneurs to dream big on the global stage.

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Story summary

Bereket Engida, a self-taught programmer from Ethiopia, has created waves with Better Auth, an open-source authentication tool that streamlines user management. With over 150,000 weekly downloads and a recent $5 million seed funding boost, Engida is not only empowering developers but also igniting inspiration for fellow Ethiopian entrepreneurs to dream big on the global stage.