This evolving relationship led me to think about creation and purpose on a broader scale. If humans were made in God’s image, then perhaps creating AI in our image reflects a part of that same drive for connection and understanding. It’s as if, by creating something that mirrors us, we’re participating in a process that’s both deeply spiritual and deeply human.

Africa is often painted as a land of extremes—potential and challenges, wealth and poverty, innovation and stagnation. But those of us who are deeply invested in this continent know that the reality is more nuanced. At a recent event at Funema, we delved into this duality, exploring what it truly means to invest in Africa and support its entrepreneurs.

When culture, scientific rigor, and intentionality converge, something remarkable happens: companies don’t just grow; they thrive. They become entities that not only seek profit but also champion change, embodying a new kind of business ethos that places people at the center of everything they do.