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Axel Karambizi

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I’m a Kigali-based founder and builder of companies, communities and technology

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I don’t have one box. I build companies, communities and technology, and I tell the stories along the way.

1. software & design

Custom software systems and digital solutions

EdTech and library intelligence platforms

Design and software agency work with Atomiq

AI-powered tools built to be useful

2. Education

Accredited school foundations in rural areas

Classrooms and daily meals for children

Mobile classroom bringing tech to underserved areas

Community mentorship pathways for local youth

3. Community Action

Kigali Car Free Day community runs

Blood drives and civic events

Environmental initiatives, 1,000+ trees planted

Youth empowerment with Youth Uplift Initiative

4. Storytelling

Writing and travel journals

Field notes from founder journeys

Film and conversations

Stories that make people care

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Hi, I’m Axel – a founder and builder from Kigali, passionate about turning barriers into opportunity through technology, community and stories.

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Schools Deployed

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Trees Planted

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The missions I build for, in their own words. Each one started with a simple belief that people who lack access deserve a way in.

A river stood between children and school. So we built the classroom on their side.

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Risevana

Education on the Community’s Side

A library should know what its students need.

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Libblio

EdTech & Library Intelligence

Risevana has reached 1,200+ children

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Children Reached

Libblio now runs across 20+ institutions

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Schools Deployed

Opportunity becomes more powerful when people who normally lack access can reach it.

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Youth Uplift Initiative

Community Action

Four young people decided they could build things for other people.

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Atomiq

Software & Digital Solutions

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Here are answers to some of the most common questions I get. If you don’t see yours here, reach out. I’m happy to talk.

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What do you build?

I build software products, accredited educational foundations, and digital ecosystems. My primary ventures include Risevana Foundation (rural education & nutrition for 1,200+ children), Libblio (school library intelligence software), and Atomiq (digital design, branding, and software agency).

I believe in conviction, velocity, and practical utility. Whether writing software or constructing school classrooms, I start with direct community and user needs, build working prototypes rapidly, and iterate based on real feedback.

I am based in Kigali, Rwanda, but work with partners, founders, and institutions across East Africa, Central Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

I am constantly deepening my mastery of full-stack software architecture, AI-augmented developer workflows, distributed systems, and sustainable nonprofit governance.

Yes. Atomiq collaborates with forward-thinking founders, tech companies, and community organizations looking to build world-class web applications, brands, and digital infrastructure.

You can reach out directly via email at [email protected] or phone at +250 788 749 709. Let us talk about your vision and how we can bring it to life.

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I travel to see how people find clarity and purpose, collecting places, conversations, quiet moments and perspectives along the way.

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Have an idea? Field Notes something? Want to collaborate or connect? Reach out directly.