Louis Murerwa
About Louis Murerwa
Louis Murerwa is the Co-Founder and CTO of Ocular AI, where he has worked since 2024. He has a background in computer science and mathematics from Dartmouth College and has held various roles in technology and education, including positions at Google and Dartmouth College.
Work at Ocular AI
Louis Murerwa serves as the Co-Founder and CTO at Ocular AI, a company that is part of the Y Combinator Winter 2024 batch. He has been in this role for eight months, working on-site in the San Francisco Bay Area. His responsibilities include overseeing the technological direction of the company and contributing to its product development efforts.
Education and Expertise
Louis Murerwa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from Dartmouth College. He completed his high school education at St. Patrick's High School in Gweru, where he earned his High School Diploma. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in technology and product development.
Professional Background
Murerwa has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles within the tech industry. He was a Software Engineer at Google from 2021 to 2024 and completed internships at Google in both 2019 and 2020. He also held positions at Dartmouth College as an Undergraduate Advisor and Research Assistant, and worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Computer Science Department. His experience spans software development, engineering, and educational support.
Interests and Innovations
Louis Murerwa has a wide range of interests that include real estate, artificial intelligence, distributed systems, and payments. He is particularly interested in urban architecture and the design of subway systems. Murerwa enjoys reading personal development literature, such as 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear, and often draws connections across various fields to foster innovation.
Vision for Africa
Murerwa believes that Africa is poised to become a significant hub for manufacturing in the near future, driven by rising costs in other regions. This perspective reflects his broader interest in economic development and the potential for growth in emerging markets.