Sébastien Luissaint : technology in the service of the wretched of the earth
Sébastien Luissaint, founder and CEO of Myditek, is a Guadeloupean entrepreneur who has stood out by putting digital technology at the service of sustainable agriculture. Winner of the 2025 CIO Awards in the Impact category, he embodies the rise of technology to address 21st-century challenges, while asserting the importance of digital tools as levers for food sovereignty and resilience in the face of climate crises.
Born in Guadeloupe, Sébastien Luissaint is the son of a farmer. His path is rooted in a dual culture: that of the land and that of technology. His childhood, shaped by the realities of agriculture, cultivated in him a deep awareness of food sovereignty issues and the connection between nature and digital tools. This family experience drove him to rethink the role of digital technology in sustainable development—a principle that would guide his entrepreneurial journey.
With a passion for technology, Sébastien Luissaint studied in the field of IT, without confining himself to traditional models. Before founding Myditek, he gained solid experience by developing information systems for companies in various sectors. However, it was in the field of sustainable agriculture that he was truly able to merge his technological skills with his familial heritage.
This award reinforces my conviction: we are on the right path, and it is time to go even further
Myditek, founded by Luissaint, stands out for its innovative vision: integrating information technology into agricultural practices to improve yields and promote climate-resilient farming. The company develops digital solutions that allow farmers to better manage their operations, particularly through the use of data to optimize crops and enhance the sustainability of natural resources.
« I had the pleasure of presenting MYDITEK at the CIO Awards, sharing our concrete actions on the ground and our ambitions for the future. This award reinforces my conviction: we are on the right path, and it is time to go even further. I dedicate this award to the entire MYDITEK team, present in Togo, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, and Réunion. This award is yours too. »
He also concluded his speech with a quote that resonates strongly today: « Each generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its mission, fulfill it, or betray it, » dixit Frantz Fanon, The Wretched of the Earth, 1961.
In both his speeches and his actions, Sébastien Luissaint regularly emphasizes the importance of making digital tools accessible and useful to all—particularly in island territories like Guadeloupe, but also across Africa and the Caribbean. According to him, digital technology should not be considered a luxury reserved for large corporations, but a fundamental tool for small farming operations, especially when facing climate challenges and the ecological transition.
The founder of Myditek thus joins the key players of digital innovation in service of sustainable agriculture. He sees new technologies not only as a way to modernize traditional sectors, but also as a lever to strengthen community resilience in the face of global environmental crises.
