Hence Technologies

I was excited to showcase Hence Technologies's GeoLegal platform for insurance companies yesterday to kick off the SCALE AI programme by InsurTech Hub Munich. 16 start ups, including Hence Technologies, will get the chance to learn from and explore collaboration opportunities with  ITHM partners over the next few months. Thanks to the ITHM organisers for putting together this kick off week with informative sessions, and to the founders of the other start ups for the support and community spirit shown this week. #SCALEAI #InsurTech #ITHM

While I am no expert in cybersecurity operations, I do have reps in the space from my time at Palantir Technologies (with people like Nik Seetharaman - who are truly experts), and many more reps in security operations from my time with the United States Department of Defense and New York City Police Department. In spending time with large and small companies with Hence Technologies I've been surprised by just how dissimilar legal risk operations tend to look for most companies. Risks are poorly understood, insights are lost, data is rarely used, and operations are disconnected. Honestly, I struggle to understand how companies survive. And in looking at our world, where AI is proliferating and geopolitics are wild, this will have to change. Companies are going to get hit with legal actions more often by more parties. This is not just about compliance, it is about leveraging AI to understand legal risks, take action to mitigate against them, and continuously learning and adapting. We will soon be releasing our product offering in this space to innovative individuals at companies that know they need to be better. We are also currently fundraising to accelerate these efforts. If you want to learn more about either, drop me a line. Though, if you are an investor, please don't reach out if the only thing you read from this is that I was at Palantir.

Last Friday, as part of our #WorkShadowing Program, we had the pleasure of hosting three students from Kepler College | Rwanda: Benjamin Kayitare, Rosine Ibyishaka, Musabyeyezu Boduine. They gained hands-on experience by shadowing our Product Design, Data Engineering, and Operations teams. Additionally, they participated in a career development workshop, which helped them in developing their personal branding. They also had the opportunity to connect with our team! We appreciate Wenseslaus Raphael, Kelvin Chumbe, Marie Josee Uwayezu, Amandine Karambizi, the #Hencers who made this happen. At #Hence, we’re passionate about nurturing young talent and empowering the next generation of innovators to thrive. #TalentDevelopment #WorkShadowing

It is great for Hence Technologiest to be able to work with B-Side to play a small role with of supporting Rwandan developers with SheCanCODE Bootcamp and Rwandan artists with KomezArt. An important idea of "changing the narrative" is about changing where we think inspiring art or technical talent can come from. Way to often it is assumed that all of the globe's talent is concentrated in a few well-known places, which is absurd. Sure, certain experiences enable you to better navigate and operate in certain environments but all of us at one point were little more than potential. When I moved to Kigali, Rwanda after leaving Palantir Technologies I was struck by how skewed the talent to opportunity ratio was. Lot's of smart people were taking very lame opportunities. In the grand scheme of things, Hence Technologies is barely doing anything to change this. But a little of something is a hell of a lot more than nothing. You can check out the shirts in the comments section. All money proceeds go to the school.

For the past few months, Rwanda Informatics Olympiad coaches have been undergoing training sessions at Hence Technologies to prepare students for upcoming experiences. The sessions provide knowledge on various essential topics including complex algorithms and data structures. #Rwanda Mathematics Olympiad

#3 GetIntoTech Summer Camp This summer, we also supported the GetIntoTech Summer Camp, an initiative organized by the WithinTechRwanda —founded by Rwanda Coding Academy graduates and led by NIYOMUNGELI Aline. The two-week bootcamp was dedicated to teaching O-level students key tech skills. Special thanks to the #Hencers who participated - Vicky Akaniwabo our Rwanda Managing Director and Adio Adedeji Roheem one of our engineers. Vicky was part of the guests of honor on the camp's final day. She participated in an inspiring panel discussion, where she shared valuable advice and encouragement with the aspiring tech leaders, and also delivered the closing remarks, capping off what was truly an empowering experience for all involved. Adio, joined mid-week to mentor and inspire the participants, leaving a lasting impact on these future innovators. Together, we’re working to provide young students with the skills and confidence they need to get into & succeed in tech, shaping a more innovative and tech-driven future. #FutureInnovators #SummerPrograms

In line with our commitment to supporting #SummerPrograms that support high school students to explore technology. #2 Through HERinTech, an initiative focused on helping women and young girls break into the tech industry, we supported their #CodingSummerCamp, designed specifically for high school girls to equip them with the technical skills and confidence to succeed in the tech world. A big shoutout to our amazing #Hencers Kabiswa Davis, Adio Adedeji Roheem, and Gihozo Landelin, they played a crucial role in mentoring and inspiring the participants throughout the camp. A special thanks to our very own Pacifique Linda IKIREZI, who was instrumental in organizing the camp. Here's to creating more opportunities for girls in tech and fostering a diverse, inclusive future! #FutureInnovators #SummerPrograms

This summer, we supported #SummerPrograms focused on advancing technology education for high school students. #1 Kigali Hacks Kigali Hacks is a dynamic hackathon that encourages creativity and innovation among aspiring young tech enthusiasts in high school. Shoutout to our incredible #Hencers, Kabiswa Davis and Amandine Karambizi, contributed significantly by providing mentorship, leading workshops and guidance to the participants as they worked on their projects. A big thank you to the amazing organizers, including Mudacumura brunoblaise, for making this hackathon such a success! Our involvement reflects our commitment to fostering talent and supporting the next generation of technology leaders. We believe that initiatives like these are crucial for nurturing future innovators and building a more innovative, tech-driven future. #FutureInnovators #SummerPrograms

Great to see Kabiswa Davis, Amandine Karambizi, and others from the Hence Technologies team contributing to the Kigali, Rwanda ecosystem with some of the other great tech companies in the region like Ampersand Energy and Irembo

During the hands-on design workshops led by Hanieh Khosroshahi, a Product Design expert, our team had the opportunity to learn valuable design concepts that improve our product development processes. We are committed to continually investing in our team's ongoing learning, empowering them to build better products. #TeamGrowth #BetterProducts #ContinuousLearning