Genius Group Limited, a prominent entrepreneur edtech and education organization, and OpenExO, an AI-driven global community comprising 36,000 educators, entrepreneurs, and enterprises focused on shaping exponential ecosystems, have entered into a definitive agreement for a merger through an all-share transaction. This merger aligns with their vision to establish a comprehensive AI Education Group on a global scale, aimed at serving a network of 100 Genius Cities and preparing 100 million students for the exponential future.
OpenExO, founded by Salim Ismail and Kent Langley, is renowned for its expertise in exponential thinking. Salim Ismail, the author of "Exponential Organizations" and "Exponential Organizations 2.0, The New Playbook for 10x Growth & Impact," has led initiatives applying the ExO model in Fortune 500 companies and governments worldwide, fostering entrepreneurial cultures and leveraging disruptive technologies.
Roger Hamilton, CEO of Genius Group, highlighted their recent plans to introduce the Genius City model in key locations such as Singapore, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. GeniusU, the edtech platform by Genius Group, draws upon Salim's ExO model principles, central to developing AI-driven exponential ecosystems within Genius Cities, tailored to local values and culture.
OpenExO's global community of Certified ExO Consultants and ExO Sprint Coaches has been sought after by numerous governments and corporations globally, from Singapore and the UAE to Indonesia and Colombia. Their expertise has been instrumental in transforming various entities, including Accenture, Unilever, P&G, and Dubai Electricity & Water Authority. The merger of Genius Group, OpenExO, and FatBrain AI offers a comprehensive AI-driven exponential ecosystem to expedite the launch and scalability of Genius Cities within 12 months, empowering students, entrepreneurs, enterprises, and governments through upskilling initiatives.
