Lingtec AI
Building the human intelligence infrastructure that powers AI across Africa and Asia
About Lingtec AI
Lingtec AI is a pioneering data annotation and language services marketplace that is revolutionizing how global AI companies access skilled annotators and linguists across Africa and Asia. Founded in 2024 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, the company has positioned itself as the human intelligence infrastructure powering artificial intelligence systems worldwide. By addressing the stark underrepresentation of African and Asian languages in AI datasets, Lingtec AI is creating critical pathways for emerging-market talent to participate directly in building and shaping the global AI ecosystem.
The company operates at the intersection of artificial intelligence and language technology, providing comprehensive services including LLM data annotation, AI model training, translation, interpretation, and language solutions that break communication barriers. With a marketplace model that automates project matching, payments, and quality verification, Lingtec AI has already built a workforce of over 80 active annotators and a database of more than 400 trained professionals. Their client roster includes major global brands such as Uber, TikTok, and LatinoBridge, demonstrating the platform’s ability to deliver high-quality, precise, and culturally relevant data annotation services at scale.
Co-founded by Abayomi Falansa and Gabriel Nonso, Lingtec AI has achieved remarkable early traction, generating over $25,000 in project revenue and $17,000 in profit before its official product launch. The company is building Lingo Marketplace, an end-to-end B2B AI annotation product designed to make a significant impact in the global AI ecosystem with a focus on emerging markets. Through their mission-driven approach, Lingtec AI is not only advancing AI technology but also creating meaningful economic empowerment and inclusion opportunities for digital workers across developing regions.
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Abayomi Falansa
Experienced product manager and AI data operations specialist leading Lingtec AI's global strategy and partnerships. Previously worked in product operations at Phoenix browser and Koo app, specializing in app localization for African markets.
- Former Product Operations Manager at Phoenix Browser and Koo appnLed major localization projects for African marketsnExpert in AI data operations and language project management
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Gabriel Nonso
Technology and automation expert leading the development of Lingo Marketplace, Lingtec AI's flagship platform. Oversees all technical infrastructure and AI system development with deep expertise in building scalable marketplace platforms.
- Leading development of Lingo Marketplace MVPnSpearheading platform automation and technology infrastructurenExpert in scalable marketplace architecture
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Abisola Olapo
Operations and project management leader managing daily workflows, workforce coordination, and client delivery at Lingtec AI. Ensures quality and efficiency at scale while maintaining the human touch that defines the company's mission.
- Managing 70+ team members across data annotation projectsnOptimizing workflows and vendor negotiationsnEnsuring quality and efficiency at scale