Other projects

I angel invest in early-stage companies across technology, healthcare and clean energy. I have also co-founded a few projects in Cotonou, spanning culture, education, media and financial infrastructure. Building things at home matters to me as much as the science I do abroad.

VC-files

A linked catalogue of models, datasets, papers, methods, and people for building virtual cells and tissues.

Proof Notes↗

An open research project examining theoretical claims in machine learning: AI-generated proof analyses, counterexamples, correction histories and reproducible calculations, with contributions welcome.

IleGames↗

Benin's first board game bar and social hub, based in Cotonou. Over 200 board games, guided play sessions, a rooftop bar, and community events.

Le Coffre↗

An interactive city-wide treasure hunt in Cotonou, run by IleGames. Teams investigate clues scattered across the city to crack the code of a mysterious sealed chest.

Akonta↗

A management tool that simplifies day-to-day operations for shopkeepers and small merchants in Benin.

FluxxPay↗

A payment platform for West Africa. One API integration to accept Mobile Money and card payments across multiple operators and countries.

Xaya Center↗

A research and action centre for Africa, supporting fundamental and applied research, accessible solutions, and public policy.