Jethro Mark Da’ar

Jethro Mark Da’ar, widely known as JMD, is a Nigerian technology entrepreneur, innovator, AI advocate, and ecosystem builder committed to advancing African participation in artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, fintech, digital commerce, and technology-driven economic development. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CBRILLIANCE AI-TECHS LTD, a Nigerian technology company building an interconnected ecosystem of AI-powered platforms, intelligent financial systems, blockchain infrastructure, automation solutions, and digital-commerce products designed around the realities and opportunities of African markets. Through CBRILLIANCE AI-TECHS LTD, Jethro leads the development of platforms and initiatives including CBrilliance Exchange, CBC Network, CWealth Flow, CBrixi, Rents & Fees, and other emerging digital products. His broader ecosystem extends into education, media, entertainment, community development, and smart-city innovation through organisations and projects including AfrESH Innovation Academy, Genius WAV Studioz, JOSCITY.COM, and POPIN Club. Beyond his business ventures, Jethro leads Nigerian AI Builders (NAB), an initiative supporting developers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and young people interested in building practical AI solutions from Africa. His advocacy focuses on ensuring that Africans become active builders, owners, and beneficiaries of the technologies shaping the global economy rather than merely consumers of systems developed elsewhere. His work explores the application of emerging technologies to everyday African challenges across finance, commerce, education, entrepreneurship, transportation, media, entertainment, community empowerment, and economic inclusion. He is particularly interested in creating connected technology ecosystems through which individuals and businesses can more easily access digital opportunities. Jethro's long-term vision is to contribute to African-owned technological infrastructure that supports intelligent commerce, digital ownership, financial participation, youth empowerment, and sustainable economic growth. He believes Africa's technological future depends not only on adopting emerging technologies but also on building locally relevant platforms, developing homegrown technical talent, and creating digital ecosystems that reflect the continent's realities and ambitions.