Mission

Convergence is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to fostering responsible and ethical innovation and driving growth in Africa’s AI ecosystem. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of AI technology in Africa through R&D and collaboration with key stakeholders, entrepreneurs, think tanks, investors, and industry leaders to drive growth and development and shape the future of the continent. Through our platform, we aim to showcase the transformative solutions emerging from Africa.

Our vision

We see Africa as a thriving epicenter of AI innovation. We envision a continent where AI is not just a technology but a catalyst for holistic growth and development. Through our unwavering commitment, we aim to unleash Africa’s untapped potential and showcase the transformative solutions emerging from this remarkable continent to the world.

Our core values

Innovation, collaboration, and impact

1/ Innovation

We are committed to fostering responsible innovation and driving growth in Africa’s AI ecosystem. We are constantly exploring new ideas and technologies to drive progress and create transformative solutions for our clients.

2/ Collaboration

We believe in the power of collaboration to drive change. We work closely with our partners and clients to co-create solutions that meet their unique needs and drive growth and development in Africa.

3/ Impact

We are driven by our passion for creating positive impact in Africa. By leveraging the power of AI, we aim to tackle some of the continent’s most pressing challenges and create a better future for all.

4/ Excellence

We are dedicated to delivering excellence in everything we do. From research and development to consulting and social impact, we strive to deliver the highest quality of service to our clients.

Our Team

Convergence was founded with a vision to drive technological advancements by fostering a thriving ecosystem for innovation on the continent. We’re a team of Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence experts with diverse backgrounds and expertise looking to reshape and empower the African AI ecosystem.

Olamide Goriola

As the Founder and Head Machine Learning Engineer, I bring my extensive knowledge of Africa’s AI ecosystem and my experience in leading end-to-end AI research projects with diverse teams of individuals hailing from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.

Rukayat Amzat

As the COO of Convergence, I am a machine learning engineer with solid analytic skills in working with unstructured datasets and building successful ML products with a strong engineering focus that solves real-world problems.

Lorna Munanie

As an AI/ML researcher, I am very passionate about the limitless possibilities of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and I am committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in this dynamic field especially in Africa. My pursuit of knowledge and problem solving skills fuel my drive to make meaningful contributions to the future of AI and ML.

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