Pout chop Jal

Founder & CEO, Carbon Clarity | BSc. Business Administration (Ashesi) | Multiple Awards Winner | Judge, Royal Commonwealth Society

Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

About

As the Founder and CEO of Carbon Clarity, I am focused on creating innovative solutions that bridge the gap between rural African communities and international carbon markets. Our "Visual Bridge" transparency system, recognized by the IOM Mozambique x AL for Infrastructure Hackathon, and the "Inflation Shield" logic, are designed to foster carbon literacy and operational sustainability. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Ashesi University, I am a Mastercard Foundation Scholar with competencies in market research, data interpretation, and business development. My goal is to drive impactful change through strategic innovation, sustainable models, and meaningful collaboration to address global challenges. Most recently, I served as an international judge for the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition with the Royal Commonwealth Society. Evaluating the creative voices of youth across the globe has further fueled my passion for mentorship, global education, and cross-cultural collaboration.

Experience

  • Research Intern at Graduate Guidance Group (G3 Africa)
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    • Collaborated with academic leads to research regional student mobility and visa frameworks across Africa. • Analyzed immigration policies for a comprehensive 54-country matrix, focusing on entry rules and residency. • Conducted qualitative interviews with international students to identify real-world challenges in mobility. • Documented barriers faced by independent students, contributing valuable insights for strategic planning.

  • Entry Evaluation Panelist & Judge (Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition) at The Royal Commonwealth Society Nordic-Baltic Hub
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    • Served on the global judging panel for the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition, evaluating submissions from 56 Commonwealth countries. • Assessed diverse literary works, including essays and poetry, based on thematic relevance and originality. • Provided constructive feedback to empower young writers and enhance cross-cultural communication. • Collaborated within an international evaluation framework to ensure fair grading across hundreds of entries.

  • Founder & CEO at Carbon Clarity
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Winner of the IOM Mozambique x AL for Infrastructure Hackathon for developing a "Visual Bridge" transparency system Engineered a sustainable revenue model with a $1.50/credit service fee to achieve operational self-sufficiency by Year 3. Pioneered a visual-first "Inflation Shield" logic ($17/$21 floor pricing) to increase carbon literacy and trust among households with limited formal education.

  • Excelerate (RIT) Virtual Internships at Excelerate (Rochester Institute of Technology)
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    Explored advanced techniques in prompt design and optimization for AI models to enhance strategic communication. Gained hands-on experience in content optimization, campaign execution, and online brand visibility. Applied principles of effective communication to guide AI outputs for specific business objectives.

  • Business Development and Sales Intern | THEMATIC | January 2023 - June 2023 at Thematic
    Sep 2023 - Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Conducted market research and analyzed artist profiles to develop a presentation on music industry trends. • Utilized business development and sales skills to gain valuable experience in the music industry.