about us
What drives our mission
We are driven by the transformative power of equitable access to technology, particularly artificial intelligence, to redefine the economic landscape of Africa. We believe in AI's potential to solve complex challenges, create jobs, and build stronger supply chains that connect us to each other.
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How OpenTRD works at scale
Scope 3 emissions are the indirect emissions that arise from assets not owned or controlled by a company (their suppliers), often representing the largest component of an organisation's carbon footprint. By introducing suppliers committed to sustainability into major supply chains, we reduce scope 3 emissions and in turn help the planet
Climate stability
As an information and computer science company, our mission is to dismantle socio-economic barriers by increasing supplier diversity through technology. Our approach enhances market access for these suppliers while enriching the supply chains they enter, creating a more dynamic and resilient economic landscape
Economic equality
By equipping businesses with intelligent tools and insights, they can navigate complex landscapes with clarity and ease. This way, organisations can maintain efficient service delivery and adapt quickly to disruptions, helping everyone build supply chains that support organic growth and agility through any disruption
Responsive economies
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Our award-winning team comprises world-class AI educators, biomedical scientists pioneering neural networks, expert data scientists, innovative AI-focused computer scientists, and strategic business leaders. Globally educated, they bring a wealth of expertise and insight, driving us to the forefront of AI research and deployment. Their collective brilliance and dedication enable us to create impactful, cutting-edge solutions while remaining committed to advancing technology for the greater good. Together, we push boundaries to elevate human potential in the modern age.
Founder and CEO
Ashe Baudelaire
Ashe Baudelaire builds infrastructure where others build apps. With more than a decade of experience in biomedical science and AI systems, he leads OpenTRD—used by corporates, governments, and embassies around the world to bring trust, intelligence, and real-time verification into supplier networks while simultaneously accelerating the path to AGI.