Every so often, you get to witness a story unfold that perfectly captures why we (at V75 Inc.) do what we do. It’s in these moments that the true value of our work comes into brilliant focus. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on our journey with TrueSelph, Evolve Business Solutions and the IDB Lab, and I am filled with an immense sense of pride at the ripples of change we’re helping to create right here in Guyana.
This story isn't just about building an AI; it's about building an ecosystem.
It started with a shared belief at V75 Inc. and our AI product company, TrueSelph Inc.- a belief that the power of AI shouldn't be an imported luxury, but a homegrown utility. Winning the grant funding from IDB Lab was a pivotal moment. It validated our vision for endogenous innovation and allowed us to launch the AI Enablement Programme. Our mission was clear: to democratize AI by working hand-in-hand with Guyanese businesses, turning their challenges into tangible, AI-powered prototypes.
The Spark That Lit the Fuse
A high-functioning technical team is only part of the equation. The real magic happens when you find the right partners. We were fortunate to collaborate with phenomenal local companies, but one success story, in particular, became a beacon for others. Evolve Business Solutions, one of our AI enablement beneficiaries, worked with us to build Avi AI - a prototype so powerful it went on to win the Innovate Guyana Prize.
Watching Evolve’s triumph was a moment of pure clarity for us. It was proof that with the right tools and support, Guyanese innovation could compete and win. But the most rewarding part was yet to come.
The Right Partners, The Right Moment
Success, we’ve found, has a way of inspiring more success. Ms. Avia Lindie, the powerhouse behind Evolve, had become a true pioneer, and I'd like to believe this inspired other potential adopters of the AI tech like Shanti Persaud, the visionary behind Silvie's Industrial Solutions. Shanti saw the utility and with the guidance provided by Ms. Lindie we were off to answer Shanti's question: "Can we do that for my business?"
This was a defining moment. Instead of going it alone, we fostered a channel partnership with Evolve Business Solutions. Together, we were the right people for the job. This collaboration wasn’t just efficient; it was symbolic - it showed how knowledge, when shared, multiplies.
What This Means for Guyana
The result of that partnership is Silvie AI. Today, it’s deployed on WhatsApp and their website, handling hundreds of inventory queries daily for Silvie's staff and customers. It has become a seamless utility, a trusted part of their operations.
But look deeper, and you see what this truly represents. This is a testament to Guyanese excellence. Together with IDB Lab, Evolve, and Silvie's, we've showcased the extraordinary capabilities within our country. We’re helping to shift the convention, proving that complex technological solutions can and should be built here, by our people, for our unique challenges.
This is more than a project launch. It’s a statement of what we can achieve when passion, talent, and the right opportunities unite. We are incredibly proud to be a part of this chain of value and to see the ripples of our initial vision creating waves of progress across Guyana's private sector.
This is the evolution of our local #techecosystem. And we are just getting started.
