About Us

At PivotPoint AI, we believe technology should be a bridge — connecting people, creating opportunities, and closing the gap between potential and prosperity. Our mission is to empower Black and Brown communities across the African diaspora, the Caribbean, and emerging markets with the skills and tools to thrive in the AI era.

Founded by Darren Buckner and Rochelle Pydana Buckner, our leadership blends African American innovation with deep Caribbean roots. Rochelle was born and raised in Guyana, educated at the University of Guyana and Michigan State University in the U.S., and brings a strong STEM background in science and technology along with successful companies like Pydana Collection. Darren, an African American entrepreneur who attended the historic HBCU Talladega College, brings decades of business-building experience and a commitment to economic empowerment in underrepresented communities.

We are rooted in the African American experience, inspired by our love for Africa, and committed to building cross-cultural partnerships that unite Afro-Caribbean, Indo-Guyanese, African, and diaspora innovators.

We see talent everywhere. What’s missing are the pathways to opportunity. That’s what we build.

Why We Exist

• To ensure Black and Brown communities do not miss the opportunities of the digital age.
• To connect Africa, the Caribbean, and the diaspora in shared growth and innovation.
• To close the opportunity gap by making AI and tech skills accessible, relevant, and profitable.
• To give back to the regions that shaped us while creating pathways to generational wealth.

What We Do

• Deliver hands-on AI training for small businesses, youth, and public sector teams.
• Develop real estate and e-commerce tech platforms that stimulate local economies.
• Provide custom AI solutions for education, real estate, and enterprise.
• Build cross-Atlantic partnerships between Africa, the Caribbean, and the diaspora.

Our Perspective

• Black-Owned & Diaspora-Led – Combining African American entrepreneurship with Guyanese-Caribbean insight.
• Pan-African & Inclusive – Rooted in the global Black experience while embracing collaboration across all underrepresented communities.
• Local Roots, Global Reach – Operating in the United States, Guyana, and South Africa, with expansion plans across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean.