In 2013, Kofi Genfi co-founded CYST, a
software innovation company specializing in
Artificial Intelligence,
Blockchain, and
mobile payment systems to improve
financial inclusion in emerging markets through its flagship product called
Mazzuma and processes transactional volumes. Genfi is an
alumnus of the Thiel Fellowship Network established by the technology billionaire
Peter Thiel and in 2015, he competed at the International
Public Speaking Competition in
London. He also provided
consulting, engineering services, project management, and technical support for the
United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in the field of Effective Plastic Waste Management and is a stakeholder of the Global Plastic Action Partnership. == Recognition ==