News Summary

Ayoola Gbade-Bello, a Kitchener-based entrepreneur, has developed Kintrace, a digital platform designed to preserve family histories across generations. Inspired by his own experience of recording his late father’s voice, Gbade-Bello realized the importance of storytelling in connecting families. Kintrace allows users to document their stories through user-generated content, enhanced by AI-driven storytelling capabilities. The platform is particularly accessible as it integrates with WhatsApp, where families often communicate. Gbade-Bello’s journey began in Nigeria, where he discovered the need for a platform that could address the genealogical challenges faced by diverse cultures. After immigrating to Canada, he joined the University of Waterloo’s Master of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology program, further refining his vision. With a growing waitlist and plans to expand beyond WhatsApp to a standalone app, Kintrace is set to make a significant impact in the storytelling space. Gbade-Bello’s commitment to this mission is further underscored by his ongoing project to compile his father’s autobiography using Kintrace.