Dubai-Based JADA Raises $1 Million to Revolutionize Africa’s AI Workforce
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JADA's team (L-R): Piero Trivellato, CEO and Azeez Busari, VP Operations
Africa is home to a growing pool of untapped AI talent, yet the continent remains sidelined, often limited to low-level AI tasks like data annotation. JADA, a newly established data and analytics talent hub, aims to change this narrative by building a globally competitive AI workforce from Africa.
Founded in 2024 by Massimiliano Spalazzi, former CEO of Jumia Nigeria, and Olumide Soyombo, co-founder of Bluechip Technologies, JADA has secured $1 million in funding. Investors include Soyombo, Spalazzi, and others who believe in the startup’s vision.
“We are betting big on an AI workforce out of Africa—one that can build for the world, starting here,” says Soyombo, a founding partner at JADA.
JADA offers businesses access to a broader talent pool in Africa, minimizing recruitment challenges and legal liabilities. The startup will train professionals with at least two years of experience in data analytics, machine learning, and generative AI.
Amid a global shortage of AI talent, as highlighted by Google’s 2024 Data & AI Trend Report showing 54% of digital leaders face skills gaps, JADA aims to fill this void. Led by CEO Piero Trivellato and VP of Operations Azeez Busari, the company plans to train over 100 professionals annually through 4-month cohorts, with trainees receiving stipends during the program.
Source: Faith Omoniyi / TechCabal
JADA Squad
At JADA, we recruit, train and equip a squad of outstanding Data & AI talents to help forward-thinking organizations stay ahead of the curve. Our mission? To bridge the global Data & AI talent gap while showcasing Africa's incredible tech potential.
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