A childhood without electricity. A career in banking and education. A new chapter building with AI.
From Rural Haiti to AI is a memoir and practical guide by Johnny Jean-Baptiste. It follows his journey from Gaspard in Haiti’s Northwest to South Florida, then shares ways people can use AI assistants in everyday life and business.
In the news
- More than a Memoir: PBSC Professor Pairs Life Lessons with AI in New Book, Palm Beach State College News, October 19, 2026.
- Radio interview with Abner Clerveaux, Radio Shekina Internationale 1470 AM / Redemption Radio, October 21, 2026.
Interview topics
- Growing up in rural Haiti and the role of education.
- Moving from banking and teaching finance to building software with AI.
- Making AI approachable for small business owners.
- Learning and working across languages.
Short author biography
Johnny Jean-Baptiste is a former banker, finance educator, entrepreneur, and author of From Rural Haiti to AI. Born in Gaspard, Haiti, he founded NovaTek Business Solutions and Solutions Realty & Financial Services. He lives in South Florida.
English and French editions
The English Kindle edition is scheduled for October 27, 2026; both Kindle editions are available for pre-order now. The free samples in English and French include the cover, the complete prologue and the first two pages of Chapter 1.
Press resources
Download the press kit
- English cover (JPG)
- Couverture française (JPG)
- Author portrait (JPG)
- English preview (PDF)
- Extrait français (PDF)
- Copy-ready biography, book summary and interview topics (TXT)
Suggested interview questions
- What did studying by kerosene lamp teach you about learning?
- How did your banking and teaching experience shape your approach to AI?
- What can a small business owner try with an AI assistant this week?
- Why publish English and French editions?
Interview requests
Contact NovaTek Business Solutions at info@novatekbusinesssolutions.com or call 954-609-8414. Please include your outlet, topic, format, and preferred dates.
Pre-order the English Kindle edition or the French Kindle edition. Both editions, ebook and paperback, release October 27, 2026.