Revolutionary AI Advisor Launches to Conquer Trade War Business Risks

In an era defined by escalating global trade tensions and unpredictable political landscapes, businesses are facing unprecedented levels of uncertainty. President Trump’s tariffs served as a stark reminder of the ever-present geopolitical risk that permeates the modern business environment. For companies, non-profits, consultants, and legal professionals alike, keeping pace with the whirlwind of daily changes is becoming an overwhelming challenge. Are you feeling lost in the deluge of trade updates? You’re not alone. Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a global law firm, echoed this sentiment, stating they are “drowning in trade updates every hour of every day.” Introducing Hence Global: Your AI-Powered Risk Management Ally Enter Hence AI, a London-based startup, with their groundbreaking solution: Hence Global. This innovative software leverages the power of AI advisor technology to provide organizations with a crucial edge in monitoring and mitigating business risk and geopolitical risk . Hence Global is designed to be your always-on, intelligent partner, offering two core functionalities: Proactive Risk Tracking and Mitigation: Regardless of your organization’s size, Hence Global empowers you to meticulously track potential risks. More than just monitoring, it intelligently advises on concrete actions you can take to minimize these risks, ensuring business continuity and stability. Enhanced Client Analysis for Service Providers: For consulting and law firms, Hence Global acts as a powerful analysis engine. It assists in generating insightful, data-driven reports for clients, adding significant value to their service offerings. Sean West, CEO and co-founder of Hence AI, describes Hence Global as “an AI advisor that’s riding alongside you.” Imagine having a dedicated expert constantly monitoring the global landscape and providing tailored advice – but at a fraction of the cost. Priced at just $1,500 annually for the base product, Hence Global shatters the traditional barriers to expert risk management, making it accessible to a wider range of organizations. “We want to democratize access to this information,” West emphasized in an exclusive interview with Bitcoin World. He highlighted the critical need for affordable solutions, especially for startups and NGOs that lack the resources to constantly consult expensive lawyers or hire top-tier consulting firms. “Big companies know how to buy expensive advice… But most of the market can actually be served by technology.” The Pedigree Behind the Platform West’s background includes serving as global deputy CEO of Eurasia Group, a renowned geopolitical advisory firm. His co-founder, Steve Heitkamp, is a Palantir veteran with expertise in political risk and counter-terrorism. Hence Global is built upon Palantir’s Foundry and Artificial Intelligence Platform, giving it a robust foundation to blend diverse AI models. This allows for sophisticated understanding, summarization, and analysis of information, customized to each customer’s unique needs and industry. The system intelligently gathers data from a variety of public sources, including: News headlines (with source links for deeper dives) Wikipedia Securities and Exchange Commission filings Press releases Sanctions lists World Bank data This comprehensive data aggregation ensures a holistic view of the global risk landscape. A Crypto Company’s Perspective: Real-World Application of the AI Advisor To illustrate the practical benefits, West demonstrated how Hence Global works. We created a persona for a hypothetical cross-border cryptocurrency infrastructure company specializing in stablecoin payments, crypto custody, and regulatory intelligence. We instructed Hence Global to provide “a continuous, forward-looking analysis of geopolitical developments that could impact our operating environment” and specified key areas to monitor. The result? A daily update tailored to the fictional crypto company’s specific interests. Notably, the software flagged a story about Trump’s trade war causing market volatility, leading to a downturn in Bitcoin and other crypto stocks. “Basically, it does the work that a mid-level analyst would have done…” West explained, highlighting the dramatic time savings – a task that would consume an analyst’s entire day is completed by Hence Global in mere minutes. Beyond Internal Use: Empowering Service Providers in Risk Management Hence Global isn’t just for companies seeking to understand their own risk exposure. It’s also a game-changer for service providers who track such information for their clients. The platform intelligently adapts its analysis based on whether a monitored company is a client, competitor, or supplier, providing nuanced and contextually relevant insights. Matthew Oresman from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman emphasized the critical need for such tools: “We were desperate for these kinds of tools that can synthesize [information], help us write the client alerts… There’s just a fire hose of information out there. Having something like this actually gets it to a water fountain so we can actually do something useful with it.” Early Adoption and Diverse Applications Despite being launched recently, Hence Global is already gaining traction, attracting new clients on top of existing users like TravelPerk, Diversifi Capital, and Three Crowns. Rohitesh Dhawan, CEO of the International Council on Metals and Mining, utilizes Hence Global to monitor market sentiment and policy, emphasizing its value in staying connected to societal pulse and evolving priorities. He likened Hence Global to Uber Eats – an indispensable tool you didn’t realize you needed until it streamlined your operations. Dhawan believes that resource-based industries (agriculture, oil & gas), highly regulated companies, and those sensitive to public opinion (like tech startups) stand to gain the most from Hence Global. “This was the kind of always-on monitoring that we just weren’t doing before,” he noted. “What Hence is helping me do as a CEO is to quickly get to the, ‘So what?’” Looking Ahead: Growth and Vision Hence Global is the second offering from Hence AI, following their Hence Legal platform. With $5.2 million raised to date and ongoing fundraising efforts, Hence AI is poised for further expansion. While acquisition inquiries may arise, West underscores their commitment to a larger vision: “We’re trying to do big things… And I think the big opportunity here is tapping the market of people who are global, but can’t access advice.” In a world grappling with increasing complexity and volatility, Hence Global offers a powerful and accessible solution for navigating trade war uncertainties and broader geopolitical risk . It’s not just about keeping up; it’s about getting ahead. To learn more about the latest AI market trends, explore our article on key developments shaping AI features.