How Michael Clarke Went From Math Teacher to Building Escrow Tech for Africa | TrustLock Pay episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 50 MIN

How Michael Clarke Went From Math Teacher to Building Escrow Tech for Africa | TrustLock Pay

from DIVERSIFIED GAME · host Kellen Kash Cache Coleman

How Michael Clarke Went From Math Teacher to Building Escrow Tech for Africa | Trust Lock PayHow Michael Clarke Went From Math Teacher to Building Escrow Tech for Africa | TrustLock PayMichael Clarke | Founder, Dada Inc. (subsidiary: ASICS) | Creator of TrustLock PayLinkedIn: Michael Clarke (search Dada Inc. / TrustLock Pay)Email: [email protected] & Inquire: [email protected]"Sending money on blind trust and gambling is not the way to go." — Michael ClarkeWhat happens when a Jamaican-born math teacher in Broward County decides to solve one of the biggest problems in African trade? On this episode of Diversified Game, Kellen Coleman sits down with Michael Clarke, physics graduate, decade-plus math educator, and founder of Dada Inc., builder of TrustLock Pay, an AI and blockchain escrow platform built to let strangers do cross-border business without getting scammed.Michael breaks down his journey from the crypto space in 2021 to buying land in Rwanda, why he pivoted from a "cool app" to solving a real trust gap, and how he uses AI, smart contracts, and stablecoins to hold funds like escrow until both sides deliver. We get into why he chose Kenya over Jamaica, teaching kids to build apps, the future of math in the AI era, and his plan to partner with governments to make this the gold standard.No surface-level hype. Real builders, real problems, real solutions.Learn the mindset and moves that lead to real results. Please visit my website to get more information: http://diversifiedgame.com/🔔 Don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more updates.https://www.youtube.com/@DiversifiedGamePodcast/?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Support Me Here!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/profile?u=15553364🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/GAMEDIVERSIFIED/Twitter (X): https://x.com/gamediversifiedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gamediversifiedWebsite: http://diversifiedgame.com/📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]=============================🎬 CHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome to Diversified Game11:29 Meet Michael Clarke — math teacher, Dada Inc., ASICS13:06 The journey: from numbers to physics to crypto16:00 Discovering decentralized finance in 202118:00 First land in Rwanda and dreaming bigger22:00 Finding the real problem: the cross-border trust gap24:00 Building TrustLock Pay with AI, blockchain, smart contracts26:05 Surfers vs pros — what it really takes to build29:00 Why AI is the missing ingredient in trustless trade33:00 Rwanda land, Ty Nichols, and East Africa tech talent34:39 Why Africa, why East Africa over Jamaica36:54 Teaching kids to build apps and embrace AI39:14 The future of math and physics in the AI era42:07 Why math is life — real-world money lessons45:47 Why the pivot from Rwanda to Kenya49:26 Community give-back, jobs, and residual income50:09 Partnering with governments over venture capital51:17 The trust hurdle and America's weight in tech54:00 Launch timeline — beta in six months56:13 Where to connect with Michael Clarke=============================🔎 Related Phrases:Michael Clarke, Trust Lock Pay, Dada Inc, Escrow Technology, Blockchain Africa, Fintech Africa, Cross Border Payments, Stablecoins, Smart Contracts, AI In Education, Math Teacher Entrepreneur, Kenya Tech, Rwanda Investment, Diaspora Investing, African Trade Technology #MichaelClarke #TrustLockPay #DadaInc #FintechAfrica #Blockchain #Escrow #CrossBorderTrade #AIinEducation #KenyaTech #RwandaInvestment #DiasporaInvesting #BlackTech #Stablecoins #SmartContracts #DiversifiedGameDGP&x% 👊🏿

How Michael Clarke Went From Math Teacher to Building Escrow Tech for Africa | Trust Lock PayHow Michael Clarke Went From Math Teacher to Building Escrow Tech for Africa | TrustLock PayMichael Clarke | Founder, Dada Inc. (subsidiary: ASICS) | Creator of TrustLock PayLinkedIn: Michael Clarke (search Dada Inc. / TrustLock Pay)Email: [email protected] & Inquire: [email protected]"Sending money on blind trust and gambling is not the way to go." — Michael ClarkeWhat happens when a Jamaican-born math teacher in Broward County decides to solve one of the biggest problems in African trade? On this episode of Diversified Game, Kellen Coleman sits down with Michael Clarke, physics graduate, decade-plus math educator, and founder of Dada Inc., builder of TrustLock Pay, an AI and blockchain escrow platform built to let strangers do cross-border business without getting scammed.Michael breaks down his journey from the crypto space in 2021 to buying land in Rwanda, why he pivoted from a "cool app" to solving a real trust gap, and how he uses AI, smart contracts, and stablecoins to hold funds like escrow until both sides deliver. We get into why he chose Kenya over Jamaica, teaching kids to build apps, the future of math in the AI era, and his plan to partner with governments to make this the gold standard.No surface-level hype. Real builders, real problems, real solutions.Learn the mindset and moves that lead to real results. Please visit my website to get more information: http://diversifiedgame.com/🔔 Don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more updates.https://www.youtube.com/@DiversifiedGamePodcast/?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Support Me Here!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/profile?u=15553364🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/GAMEDIVERSIFIED/Twitter (X): https://x.com/gamediversifiedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gamediversifiedWebsite: http://diversifiedgame.com/📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]=============================🎬 CHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome to Diversified Game11:29 Meet Michael Clarke — math teacher, Dada Inc., ASICS13:06 The journey: from numbers to physics to crypto16:00 Discovering decentralized finance in 202118:00 First land in Rwanda and dreaming bigger22:00 Finding the real problem: the cross-border trust gap24:00 Building TrustLock Pay with AI, blockchain, smart contracts26:05 Surfers vs pros — what it really takes to build29:00 Why AI is the missing ingredient in trustless trade33:00 Rwanda land, Ty Nichols, and East Africa tech talent34:39 Why Africa, why East Africa over Jamaica36:54 Teaching kids to build apps and embrace AI39:14 The future of math and physics in the AI era42:07 Why math is life — real-world money lessons45:47 Why the pivot from Rwanda to Kenya49:26 Community give-back, jobs, and residual income50:09 Partnering with governments over venture capital51:17 The trust hurdle and America's weight in tech54:00 Launch timeline — beta in six months56:13 Where to connect with Michael Clarke=============================🔎 Related Phrases:Michael Clarke, Trust Lock Pay, Dada Inc, Escrow Technology, Blockchain Africa, Fintech Africa, Cross Border Payments, Stablecoins, Smart Contracts, AI In Education, Math Teacher Entrepreneur, Kenya Tech, Rwanda Investment, Diaspora Investing, African Trade Technology #MichaelClarke #TrustLockPay #DadaInc #FintechAfrica #Blockchain #Escrow #CrossBorderTrade #AIinEducation #KenyaTech #RwandaInvestment #DiasporaInvesting #BlackTech #Stablecoins #SmartContracts #DiversifiedGameDGP&x% 👊🏿

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