Jacques Botesai

Founder & Strategy Lead at Acquiro Group

Founded and operated an independent rough diamond importing and exporting company, servicing local and international buyers. Managed sourcing, purchasing, assorting, valuation, and export compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Oversaw trade documentation, KP compliance, customs processes, and international logistics. Built long-term supplier and buyer networks across Africa, UAE, and Asia. Developed pricing models, sales systems, and relationship pipelines that strengthened deal flow and increased margins. Leveraged AI tools to enhance market research, valuation accuracy, and negotiation strategies.

Co-Founder & Strategy Lead at Authentia / Acquiro Group JV

15+ years experience in rough diamond valuation, trading, and tender operations. Led communications, valuation proposals, government tenders, and marketing narratives. Built AI-driven content and research engines for industry insights and brand leadership.

AI & Content Systems Builder at Multiple Ventures (Savoir, Nutrirave, Bean Launch, etc.)

Built multi-platform content ecosystems using AI automation. Designed marketing funnels, sales scripts, brand voice frameworks, and growth systems. Created scalable digital products, templates, and courses to accelerate business growth. Applied 80/20 growth models to launch and scale digital and physical brand projects.

Founder & Strategy Lead at Acquiro Group

Founded and operated an independent rough diamond importing and exporting company, servicing local and international buyers. Managed sourcing, purchasing, valuation, export compliance, documentation, and international logistics. Built long-term supplier and buyer networks across Africa, UAE, and Asia. Developed pricing models, sales systems, and relationship pipelines that strengthened deal flow and increased margins. Leveraged AI tools to enhance market research, valuation accuracy, and negotiation strategies.

Founder & Operator at Acquiro Group

Founded and operated an independent rough diamond importing and exporting company, servicing local and international buyers. Managed sourcing, purchasing, assorting, valuation, and export compliance; oversaw trade documentation, KP compliance, customs processes, and international logistics. Built long-term supplier and buyer networks across Africa, UAE, and Asia. Developed pricing models and sales systems to strengthen deal flow and margins; leveraged AI tools to enhance market research, valuation accuracy, and negotiation strategies.

Founder & Systems Architect at Bliss Coffee Roastery

Built a vertically integrated coffee roastery with B2B, B2C, subscription, and retail kiosk models. Implemented AI-driven workflows for marketing, sales funnels, CRM, and product development. Developed rapid revenue systems and scalable distribution strategies used for local and national expansion. Led product creation, brand development, pricing strategy, sourcing, and logistics.

Co-Founder & Strategy Lead at Authentia / CS Diamonds / Acquiro Group JV

15+ years experience in rough diamond valuation, tender operations, and origin-traceability insights. Developed research frameworks for market analysis, tender prediction, and pricing systems. Led government tender submissions, valuation proposals, and high-level industry communications. Built AI-powered content engines for diamond storytelling, ESG communication, and executive thought leadership.

AI & Content Systems Builder at Multiple Ventures (Savoir, Nutrirave, Bean Launch, etc.)

Built multi-platform content ecosystems using AI automation, n8n workflows, and custom tool stacks. Designed high-conversion funnels, brand frameworks, storytelling systems, and sales scripts. Created digital products, templates, and micro-courses used for rapid audience growth and monetization. Applied 80/20 thinking to launch, scale, automate, and productize multiple digital and physical brands.

Entrepreneur & Research Strategist at Self-employed / Various Ventures

10+ years entrepreneurial experience building, operating, and scaling businesses in diamonds, commodities, coffee, and digital brands. Strong background in market research, problem-solving, opportunity analysis, and high-leverage execution. Skilled in AI prompting, social media strategy, and productivity systems.

Founder at Acquiro Group

Founded and operate a rough diamond importing and exporting company serving local and international buyers. Manage sourcing, purchasing, assorting, valuation, negotiation, and cross-border transactions. Lead all KP compliance, export permits, customs documentation, and international shipment processes. Built a trusted supplier–buyer network across Africa, UAE, India, and Asia. Created valuation models and deal-flow pipelines that increased margins and reduced risk. Integrated AI tools (2022 onward) to enhance market intelligence, pricing accuracy, and negotiation leverage.

AI & Content Systems Builder at Multiple Ventures (Syndiam, Nutrirave, Bean Launch, etc.)

Built multi-platform content ecosystems using AI automation, n8n workflows, and custom tool stacks. Designed high-conversion funnels, brand frameworks, storytelling systems, and sales scripts. Created digital products, templates, and micro-courses used for rapid audience growth and monetization. Applied 80/20 thinking to launch, scale, automate, and productize multiple digital and physical brands.