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Kintrace is Growing!

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At Kintrace, our journey has been anything but straightforward. What began six years ago as a simple hypothesis has evolved into an AI-driven storytelling platform redefining how families preserve their heritage.

Our path has been marked by persistence, pivots, and a deep commitment to solving a fundamental human need: keeping family stories alive. We underwent a critical reset after relocating to Canada and enrolling in the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business. Our focus shifted entirely to customer validation, ensuring that our platform meets the needs of families wanting to document their unique narratives.

We’re proud to embrace an African proverb that resonates deeply with our mission: “It takes a village to raise a child.” At Kintrace, this isn’t just a saying it’s our operational philosophy. Our growth is a collective effort, supported by a community of storytellers who believe in our vision.

Recently, we experienced a significant milestone that validates our approach. A family channel, already experienced in documenting stories, chose to migrate their entire network of storytellers to our platform. This 43.33% community growth is more than a number, it’s a testament to the trust families are placing in Kintrace to preserve their most precious memories.

We’re building more than a platform. We’re creating a future where no story is lost, and where every family narrative is cherished and preserved through cutting-edge AI technology. Our commitment is simple: empower families to document, share, and protect their unique histories.

In the coming weeks, we’ll be showcasing the transformative power of Kintrace. We invite you to be part of this exciting movement. Join our waitlist and help us ensure that your family’s stories continue to inspire generations to come.

Together, we’re keeping stories alive.

Finding Inspiration: Where Stories Come to Life

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“We need stories to understand ourselves.” – Salman Rushdie

At Kintrace, we believe that inspiration for storytelling can be found in the most unexpected places. Recently, our journey of discovery led us through a day of meaningful exploration that reinforced our mission to preserve family narratives.

To commemorate our 6th anniversary, we embarked on a journey through Waterloo’s rich tapestry of stories. Our day began in a local bookstore, where we encountered Yahaya Baruwa, author of “Struggles of a Dreamer” – a powerful novel chronicling an immigrant’s journey. Baruwa’s own story is remarkable; his family emigrated to Canada in 2001 when he was 12, and his novel has resonated with over 55,000 readers.

The Waterloo Museum’s exhibition, “Waterloo From Above 200 Years of Change,” offered a profound testament to the power of preserving stories. The exhibition traced the city’s transformation from early Indigenous communities to its current vibrant landscape. One particularly moving narrative was that of Levi Carroll, a Black freedom seeker whose family history is deeply interwoven with Waterloo and Kitchener’s historical fabric.

What struck us most was the exhibition’s innovative approach to storytelling. Historic maps, aerial images, and even LEGO recreations of iconic structures demonstrated the myriad ways we can connect with and preserve our past. It’s a reminder that stories are not just about words, but about creating meaningful connections across time and space.

These experiences reaffirmed Kintrace’s core mission: building a future where no story is lost. Every family has a unique narrative waiting to be discovered, preserved, and shared.

We’re curious: Where do you find inspiration for stories? What narratives in your family or community deserve to be remembered?

At Kintrace, we’re committed to helping you capture and celebrate those irreplaceable moments that define who we are.

We Are The Stories We Tell

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I recently had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful Dominican Republic, located on the island of Hispaniola. From the moment I arrived, I felt the vibrant energy of the culture around me. One of the highlights was dancing #Merengue at the Gala Dinner hosted by His Excellency David Collado, alongside Natalia Bayona. As I swayed to the rhythm, I couldn’t help but reflect on how deeply African and Latin American cultures are intertwined.

At one point, a local complimented my dancing and asked if I had been practicing. With a smile, I responded, “I just followed the rhythm.” After all, every African is born with it.

Culture is at the heart of everything we do—from the languages we speak, the art we create, and the food we savor, to the music that moves us. Tourism, at its essence, is about the exchange of these experiences, where diverse cultures blend, evolve, and adapt. During the summit, I had the privilege of connecting with remarkable individuals from across the globe, including Angola, Namibia, Morocco, Colombia, the Bahamas, Mexico, and Haiti. It was a humbling experience to see how our unique stories beautifully intersect across continents.

I was part of the panels, where I took the stage to speak on the preservation of culture and heritage, and how we’re bridging the past with the future through KintraceAI. It was an exciting moment as we explore how technology can help us keep our stories alive for future generations.