Groom Ventures
At Groom Venture, we are a Sabahan-born data innovation startup committed to bridging the digital divide and empowering communities through grassroots data ownership.
Our interdisciplinary team brings together experts in data science, GIS, system engineering, and sustainability analytics, united by one mission: to make data accessible, people-centered, and strategically impactful.
Sabahan Entrepreneur
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Social Entrepreneurship
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Data Driven Research
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Empower Grassroot Communities
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Reducing Digital Divide
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Foster Inclusive Innovation
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Sabahan Entrepreneur 〰️ Social Entrepreneurship 〰️ Data Driven Research 〰️ Empower Grassroot Communities 〰️ Reducing Digital Divide 〰️ Foster Inclusive Innovation 〰️
Groom Venture is led by Dr. Janifal, a certified computer engineer with a Ph.D. in engineering technology. He is also a CertNexus USA-certified data science practitioner, actively involved in the data science field since 2012.
His broad expertise spans social research, human behavior studies, and community-oriented initiatives. Dr. Janifal currently serves as the principal trainer for the Borneo Data Strategist Programme, a fully funded initiative by Yayasan Peneraju under the Ministry of Economy, Malaysia.
In addition, he holds the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Dewan Perniagaan Bumiputera Sabah (DPBS), overseeing technology-focused investments among the chamber’s members.