Austin Gboru
Technology Entrepreneur, Engineer, Inventor & Scientist
About Austin Gboru
Austin Gboru (born August 11, 2002), also known as Augustine Gboru, is a Nigerian businessman, engineer, inventor, and scientist, best known as the Co-founder, Executive Chairman, and President of NearSwipe, a technology company focused on innovative solutions in the digital space.
At just 22 years old, Gboru has established himself as a notable young leader in the technology sector, with a background in biological sciences and expertise in artificial intelligence and sustainability research. As the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of BluntDecide, he leads the world's premier free technology and business news platform.
Austin's unique combination of scientific rigor and innovative business strategies has positioned both BluntDecide and NearSwipe as leaders in their respective fields, with a focus on sustainable and ethical technology development.
Professional Background
BluntDecide
Founder & Editor-in-Chief (2024 - Present)
Founded BluntDecide as the world's leading free technology and business news platform, disrupting the traditional paywall model of tech journalism. Under his leadership, BluntDecide has become the trusted alternative to expensive subscriptions like TechCrunch and Bloomberg.
NearSwipe
Co-founder, Executive Chairman & President
Co-founded NearSwipe, a technology company focused on innovative solutions in the digital space. As Executive Chairman and President, Austin oversees strategic direction, operations, and the company's commitment to developing sustainable technology solutions.
Education & Research
University of Abuja
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Completed undergraduate studies in biological sciences, providing a unique perspective on technology development, particularly in bio-inspired solutions and sustainable technologies.
Research Interests:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Sustainability
- Bio-inspired Technology
- Scientific Research Methodologies