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  • Comment: TechCrunch is generally not considered a reliable source, and in this case as it is an interview with N'Guessan it is actually a primary source and therefore not independent. Requires significant coverage in multiple reliable independent secondary sources. Dan arndt (talk) 03:11, 13 August 2024 (UTC)

Charlette N'Guessan is an Ivorian-born tech entrepreneur and engineer based in Ghana, recognized for her significant contributions to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in Africa. She is the co-founder and CEO of BACE Group, a software company that developed BACE API, a digital identity verification system that utilizes AI-powered facial recognition technology to combat identity fraud.

Education

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Charlette N'Guessan was born in Ivory Coast, where she developed an early interest in science and technology. Encouraged by her father, a mathematics professor, she excelled in STEM subjects throughout her schooling.[1]. She pursued a degree in software engineering at university, laying the foundation for her career in technology [1]. In 2017, she relocated to Ghana to attend the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) in Accra, where she further honed her skills in tech entrepreneurship and innovation [1]

Innovation

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Charlette N'Guessan is best known for co-founding BACE API, an AI-powered facial recognition system designed to address online identity fraud in Africa.[1]. This innovation leverages artificial intelligence to verify identities by matching live photos with official documents, such as passports and ID cards[1]. Her work in AI has focused on creating technology solutions that are tailored to the African context, ensuring inclusivity and addressing regional challenges like data scarcity[1]. N'Guessan's innovative approach to AI and cybersecurity has had a significant impact on the financial sector in West Africa, particularly in reducing the high costs associated with identity fraud[1]

Career

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N'Guessan's career as a tech entrepreneur began after her studies at MEST, where she co-founded BACE Group, a software company aimed at solving identity verification challenges in Africa.[1]. As CEO of BACE Group, she led her team to win the 2020 Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, making her the first woman to receive this prestigious award [1]. Currently, N'Guessan serves as the Data Solutions and Ecosystem Lead at Amini, a deep tech startup focused on combating environmental data scarcity in Africa using space technology and AI [2]. Additionally, she contributes her expertise as an AI consultant for the African Union, where she works on the AU-AI continental strategy, guiding the responsible development of AI across the continent [2]

Recognition

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N'Guessan is the first woman to win the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation in 2020.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Salaudeen, Aisha (2020-09-07). "A 26-year-old is first woman to win the Royal Academy of Engineering's Africa Prize". CNN. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  2. ^ a b Davis, Dominic-Madori (2024-06-22). "Women in AI: Charlette N'Guessan is tackling data scarcity on the African continent". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-08-13.