Why I Built
Lonesyte
Some things we build because the world needs them.
Others we build because we needed them too.
The Personal Journey
“I'm a Congolese American, a first-generation founder with two master's degrees from Columbia University. I was born between cultures, shaped by global travel, and deeply rooted in the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo.”
The Lost Connection
I never got the chance to have a real conversation with my grandmother because the emphasis was always on learning English and French. Her wisdom lived in a language I never got to learn.
Global Patterns
Traveling across the world, I watched this pattern repeat. In places like Bali, I saw tourists unintentionally disrespect sacred spaces—not because they were unkind, but because they didn't know better.
The Mission
For the dreamers
For the misunderstood
For the languages that deserve to live
For the cultures that deserve to lead
Lonesyte is a platform, but more than that, it's a cultural movement. We're building a space where Indigenous and diasporic communities can share their language, monetize their knowledge, and protect their heritage.
— Laetitia B. N'kunga
Founder & CEO, Lonesyte
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