From Brooklyn Dreams to African Reality
The Brooklyn Chapter
The idea was born in Brooklyn, New York — a spark in the mind of a dreamer surrounded by skyscrapers and subway cars. But sparks need the right conditions to become fire. And that fire wouldn't ignite for years.
He had the corporate job. The suit. The meetings. The "that's not how we do things." And he hated every second of it. The grind was suffocating. There had to be more to life than fluorescent lights and quarterly reports.
8 Years in East Africa
Then came East Africa. 5 years in Tanzania changed everything. Feeling the rhythm of a continent rising. Connecting with people whose warmth could light up cities. Discovering that the best ideas don't come from boardrooms — they come from the best atmosphere. From freedom. From soul.
Brooklyn Taught
Critical thinking. Systems. Precision.
Africa Revealed
Human connection. Community. Soul.
The Spark That Caught Fire
American precision. African heart. One vision.
And then it clicked: "Why not?"
Why not create a digital ID that lets people connect with just one scan? Share your phone, email, socials — everything — in a second. That idea became ScanTu. And ScanTu became the spark that finally caught fire.
One idea led to another. Then another. Young, talented minds across East Africa joined the mission — developers, dreamers, builders who believed technology should have a soul.
The Dream Environment
We always dreamt of a super fun environment to get the best ideas, the best atmosphere. No corporate nonsense. No suits unless you want to wear one. Just pure creativity and the freedom to build.
"We have the brains to compete on a global level. East Africa isn't behind — it's been waiting for the right moment. That moment is now. Let's combine forces and build something we're ALL proud of."
Innovation With Soul
Today, Novara doesn't just write code. We craft innovation with soul — technology infused with the critical thinking of the West and the heartbeat of Africa. From CV generators to job platforms to SMS apps that work 100% offline, we build what matters.
Because the best technology doesn't just work.
It feels.