Nisha Kostas

What does your company do?

As a 100% black women owned company in emerging technologies, we stand as a beacon of innovation and progress in the field of emerging technologies. Founded with a vision to revolutionize the way the world interacts with technology, our mission is to develop cutting-edge solutions that not only address today’s challenges but also anticipate the needs of tomorrow. We specialize in a range of transformative technologies including ERP, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Augmented Reality (AR), and advanced data analytics. By leveraging these tools, we aim to create intelligent systems that drive smarter decisions, streamline operations, and unlock new opportunities for businesses and consumers alike. One of our key strengths lies in our ability to adapt to rapidly changing technological trends. We invest heavily in research and development, and our teams are comprised of forward-thinking engineers, data scientists, and tech strategists who are passionate about pushing boundaries. Whether it’s developing AI-powered automation tools for industries, enhancing customer experiences with AR, or creating secure blockchain-based platforms, our solutions are designed to be scalable, efficient, and future-ready. Sustainability and ethical innovation are also at the core of our operations. We believe that technological advancement should go hand-in-hand with responsible development. Our projects are guided by strong ethical standards, and we strive to create technologies that benefit society as a whole. Our company is not just a participant in the tech revolution — we are a driving force nuturing more women into emerging technologies in Africa. With each new project, we move a step closer to a world where technology seamlessly integrates with human lives, improves quality of life, and contributes to global progress. As emerging technologies continue to reshape industries and societies, our commitment to innovation, excellence, and impact remains stronger than ever.

What is your biggest success?

Being the first black women owned company in ICT to have won the South African innovation League in 2020, we have moved on to being cited as amongst the top 15 Technology women on the African continent. This is incredible for us to be cited as a signature brand in Africa making the headline news. We have gone on to establish operations beyond Africa, and into diversifying our portfolio even further through strategic collaborations with some of Africa's leading brands.

What has been your biggest hurdle?

Our greatest hurdle in ICT has been the gender divide in emerging technologies. Key Statistics (as of recent data) Women in AI: Around 22% of AI professionals globally are women (World Economic Forum, 2023). STEM education: Women make up only about 35% of STEM students in higher education globally. VC funding: Startups founded solely by women receive less than 3% of total venture capital funding. Our leaps toward overcoming these challenges has been Encourage girls to pursue coding, robotics, and science from a young age. Gender-inclusive curricula and mentorship programs. Workplace Reforms: Diversity hiring policies, pay equity audits, mentorship/sponsorship for women. Visibility & Representation: Highlighting and amplify the work of women in emerging tech.