He is among the African entrepreneurs of his generation who leverage technology to solve real-world problems. With an inclusive approach, he is using innovation to improve education.

Blaise-Antoine Lauboue (photo), an Ivorian entrepreneur with a focus on technology and digital transformation, is the founder, chief executive officer, and chief operating officer of Le Badjôr, a startup centered on educational technologies.

Established in 2024, Le Badjôr has developed an application designed to make collaborative and engaging learning accessible to all. The company's mission is to cultivate a stimulating environment where students can review material daily throughout their academic careers, whether in school or university. A key feature of the application, "Mon Gbonhi," enables users to form communities for knowledge sharing.

The application uses a question-and-answer system enhanced by a voting mechanism, fostering more dynamic and interactive exchanges. It also incorporates a points and virtual currency system, allowing users to unlock resources such as exam topics, assignments, or quizzes to improve their preparation. A complimentary instant messaging feature is integrated to promote inclusion and peer support among students and other learners.

Lauboue holds certifications in user interface/user experience (UI/UX) design and graphic design, training he completed in 2023 at Simplon Côte d’Ivoire. His professional journey began in 2020 at Tootree, another educational technology company, where he served as general manager.

In 2023, he joined Mstudio as a UI/UX designer while concurrently holding the position of UI/UX manager at Edopay Côte d’Ivoire, a local financial technology firm. In 2024, Lauboue first worked as an art director at Image Réputation et Influence, a company specializing in image management, public affairs, and influence strategy, and subsequently as a design manager at Spider Technologies.

By Melchior Koba,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji