ChAI
ChAI uses artificial intelligence to forecast raw material prices, enabling businesses to manage cost volatility and make smarter procurement decisions. Our models draw on diverse data sources—including satellite imagery, freight movements, macroeconomic indicators, and market sentiment—to provide clear, forward-looking insights across a range of commodities such as metals, plastics, energy, and agriculture.
Alongside our forecasting platform, ChAI offers a regulated insurance product that pays out when commodity prices rise above an agreed level. This gives companies a simple, accessible way to lock in cost certainty—without needing access to financial derivatives or commodity trading infrastructure.
Internews
Internews works worldwide to ensure people everywhere have access to quality, relevant, independent information — enabling individuals and communities to make informed decisions, stay safe and participate fully in daily life. Across 40+ countries, Internews works with local media, civic actors and information providers to strengthen the systems that keep people connected, informed and resilient.
Thought Machine
Thought Machine builds cloud-native core banking platforms to help traditional banks compete with modern fintechs. I was involved at an early stage, shaping the product and strategy that now power several tier-1 banks globally.
Informed Actions [inactive]
Developed machine learning models to optimise ambulance dispatch for South Africa’s largest emergency medical service, leading to a significant reduction in response times. A practical demonstration of how AI can be used to save lives.
Invinio [inactive]
Invinio brought quantitative rigour to fine wine investment, offering portfolio construction tools, optimisation strategies, and pricing data on over 10,000 wines. A rare fusion of machine learning and oenology.
Water Purification in the Developing World
An ambitious attempt to tackle global water scarcity using a hand-powered purification device.