Serges Himbaza

Serges Himbaza is an accomplished entrepreneur and technology consultant, currently serving as Founder and Managing Partner of Populus Technology. He applies his expertise in ops, systems, and strategy to scale businesses and has a track record of building relationships with business owners to solve their technical challenges. duke+2

Himbaza is an active investor in early-stage companies, holding investor roles at Jia and Releaf since 2021. He also contributes his strategic guidance as a Board Member for organizations like Garaged Community Foundation and STEM is for Everyone, Inc., demonstrating a commitment to fostering growth and opportunity. rocketreach+2

Serges has a strong background in both technology and entertainment. After starting his career as a Consultant at Microsoft, he transitioned into entrepreneurship, leveraging his skills in technology, music, and film. He is a prolific film producer, director, and writer, with numerous short films to his credit, showcasing his creative and storytelling abilities. about+4

His Duke University education, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, emphasized interdisciplinary problem-solving and collaboration. During his time at Duke, he was also the president of Small Town Records, gaining experience in organizational structure and music production, and took film classes. duke+2

Serges Himbaza is deeply committed to empowering and inspiring the next generation, particularly through STEAM education. His work with STEM is for Everyone, Inc. and his past role as an instructor at the Duke Talent Identification Program highlight his dedication to education and mentorship. stemisforeveryone+1