AI Risk Advisor Launches Amid Trade War Chaos
Geopolitical Uncertainty Drives Demand for AI Solutions
In today’s volatile global trade environment, businesses face unprecedented challenges keeping up with rapid policy changes. Hence AI, a London-based startup, has launched Hence Global – an AI-powered geopolitical risk advisor that’s gaining traction amid President Trump’s unpredictable tariff policies.
How AI is Transforming Risk Management
The platform combines machine learning with human expertise to help organizations navigate complex trade landscapes. “We’re drowning in trade updates every hour,” says Matthew Oresman of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, one of Hence Global’s first clients.
Key Features of Hence Global
The AI solution offers two primary functions:
1. Real-Time Risk Monitoring
The system aggregates data from multiple sources including:
- News headlines
- SEC filings
- Sanctions lists
- World Bank data
2. Actionable Intelligence
At $1,500 annually, the platform provides cost-effective analysis that would typically require expensive consultants. “We’re democratizing access to geopolitical intelligence,” says CEO Sean West.
AI in Action: A Crypto Case Study
During a demonstration, Hence Global successfully identified how Trump’s trade policies impacted cryptocurrency markets. The system:
- Tracked Bitcoin price volatility
- Analyzed regulatory impacts
- Generated daily briefings automatically
Who Benefits Most?
Early adopters include:
- Multinational corporations
- Resource-based industries
- Highly regulated sectors
- Tech startups
CEO Perspective
Rohitesh Dhawan of International Council on Metals and Mining compares the tool to “Uber Eats for business intelligence” – a solution you didn’t know you needed until it arrives.
The Technology Behind the Solution
Built on Palantir’s Foundry platform, Hence Global combines multiple AI models to:
- Process unstructured data
- Generate summaries
- Provide industry-specific analysis
Future Outlook
With $5.2 million in funding and growing demand, Hence AI plans to expand its capabilities. “We’re trying to do big things,” West states, emphasizing their mission to make geopolitical intelligence accessible to organizations of all sizes.
As trade tensions continue to escalate, AI-powered solutions like Hence Global are proving essential for businesses navigating today’s complex global landscape.