Our Story

Empowering 7 Million Learners Across Southeast Asia

From a remote village in Borneo to boardrooms across the region - this is our journey of using technology to ensure no one is left behind.

7M+
Learners Empowered
10,000+
Schools Connected
13
Years of Impact
2x
STEM Awards
Teaching children in Bario, Sarawak
Where It All Began

A CSR Mission That Changed Everything

Thirteen years ago, in Bario - a remote village nestled in the Kelabit Highlands of Sarawak, accessible only by small aircraft - I stood before a group of eager schoolchildren, teaching them to use Google Apps.

It was supposed to be a one-off CSR mission. But that day changed everything. I didn't just see children learning about technology. I saw potential - raw, untapped potential - hidden behind geographical boundaries and lack of access.

That was also where I met Sean, my co-founder and now best friend of over a decade. We bonded over a shared passion: using technology to uplift others.

"I didn't just see children learning about technology. I saw potential - raw, untapped potential."

Our Journey

From Vision to Impact

1
2012

The Spark

CSR mission in Bario plants the seeds of purpose

2
2015

The Problem

Seeing knowledge access barriers everywhere

3
2020

RECQA Born

Building the bridge between knowledge and people

4
2024

7M Impact

Reaching millions across Southeast Asia

Our Mission & Vision

"Quality education and knowledge are rights, not privileges."

Our Mission

To empower and upskill others, especially those left behind by geography, circumstance, or fear of technology. From children in underfunded schools to civil servants navigating AI tools for the first time, we help people break through barriers and build confidence.

Our Vision

RECQA in every corner of the world - wherever knowledge lives, RECQA will help unlock it. We envision a future where everyone can interact with their own knowledge, documents, and materials like never before, making information accessible and meaningful again.

The Team

Meet the Founders

A partnership forged by purpose, not just business. We didn't set out to build a company - we set out to build change.

Maz Mat Hassan - Co-Founder & CEO
CEO

Maz Mat Hassan

Co-Founder & CEO

A passionate advocate for digital inclusion and women empowerment. From moderating forums in Jakarta to delivering crash courses for female founders, Maz believes in helping people take their first confident step into technology.

STEM Award 2024 STEM Award 2023 UNCTAD Leader
Sean - Co-Founder
Co-Founder

Sean

Co-Founder

A strategic visionary who brings sharp strategy, relentless optimism, and a heart that matches his brilliant mind. Together with Maz, they balance each other - a team grounded in trust, friendship, and a shared calling to make a difference.

Strategy Technology Innovation
Social Impact

Turning E-Waste Into Futures

Through TechConnectED, we've transformed discarded technology into new opportunities for children. We donate refurbished Chromebooks powered by RECQA's learning platform to underserved communities.

"We've seen schoolkids complete 90 lessons and present their learnings - confidently, proudly. They've transformed. And they've transformed us, too."

Learn About RECQA for Good
Championing Women

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Across Southeast Asia

As a former Community Leader for eTrade for Women under UNCTAD, Maz has trained and mentored women entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia in data, AI tools, and digital storytelling.

Her passion for women empowerment isn't just part of the mission - it's at the core of who she is. Whether moderating a forum in Jakarta, delivering a crash course in data storytelling for female founders, or helping someone afraid of tech take their first confident step.

"When women are empowered with digital skills, they don't just grow their businesses - they transform entire ecosystems."

Women empowerment training session

Our Journey in Pictures

RECQA community impact
Training session
Community engagement
Bario mission
Learning program

"We're not just building software. We're building a movement - to ensure that no one is left behind in the age of AI, and that every learner, worker, and dreamer has a chance to rise."

Because when people are empowered with the right tools, they don't just consume knowledge - they create their future. That is the promise of RECQA.

Maz Mat Hassan

To a future where no one is left behind,

Maz Mat Hassan

Co-Founder, RECQA

Women in STEM (2023, 2024) UNCTAD Community Leader

Ready to Join the Movement?

Whether you're a learner, organization, or believer in impact - there's a place for you at RECQA.