
I specialize in solving complex challenges, unlocking untapped business value, and driving industry-defining innovation at the intersection of disruptive technologies, geostrategic foresight, and emerging market dynamics. Partnering with governments, enterprises, and Pre-IPO ventures, I help organizations navigate disruption and scale transformative innovation to unlock high-growth market opportunities. With hands-on leadership across 100+ countries, I have built and scaled innovation ecosystems, accelerated Pre-IPO growth, advised governments, Fortune 500s, and high-growth startups on navigating technological disruption, economic volatility, and regulatory complexities—positioning them to thrive in rapidly evolving global markets. 🚀 WHAT I DELIVER I architect and execute high-impact, future-focused strategies that: • Accelerate digital transformation—integrating AI, deep-tech, and frontier technologies into long-term planning • Enable adaptive resilience—preparing organizations to pivot rapidly in complex, chaotic environments • Align cross-functional teams & stakeholders—driving cohesion across political, social, and industrial landscapes • Unlock global expansion & market penetration—leveraging strategic partnerships, M&A, and supply chain optimization • Prepare organizations for IPO & capital markets—structuring scalable investment frameworks 📈 CAREER IMPACT • $7B+ in economic impact—leading global expansion, investment strategies, and transformation initiatives • $1B+ venture portfolio oversight—driving Pre-IPO funding, acquisitions, and public market readiness • 1,000+ startups launched & scaled—building venture ecosystems, accelerators, and innovation hubs • 10,000+ global jobs created—through strategic investments, public-private partnerships, and enterprise growth 💡 CORE EXPERTISE • Geostrategic Foresight & Emerging Market Intelligence | Navigating technological, economic, and political shifts • Disruptive Innovation & Digital Transformation | Leveraging AI, blockchain, and deep-tech for long-term growth • Global Business Models & Cross-Border Risk Mitigation | Aligning corporate strategy with adaptive readiness • Strategic CEO Coaching & Executive Advisory | Serving as a high-level sounding board for founders, executives, and policymakers 🧭 LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY: I believe in bringing strategic clarity, a unifying vision, and the ability to ignite momentum in the most turbulent times. If you’re looking to scale, transform, and lead with impact—let’s connect!
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Selection Committee | Governance & Strategy Advisor for African Scale-Ups
Stanford Seed
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Jan 2023 - Present
Stanford, California, United States
Venture Team Coach & Strategic Growth Advisor
Harvard Innovation Labs
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Oct 2022 - Present
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Global Board of Directors | IPO Committee Chair | Emerging Markets & Investment Committee
Hackers/Founders
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May 2013 - Present
Silicon Valley, California
Executive Fellow & Senior Lecturer
Central Connecticut State University School of Business
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Jan 2023 - Present
New Britain, Connecticut, United States
Board of Directors | Africa Innovation & Workforce Strategy
Codetrain
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Oct 2019 - Present
Accra, Ghana
Global Keynote Speaker | Leadership Mentor | Strategy & Innovation Advisor
Worldwide
Jan 2010 - Present
Founder & Operator | Innovation Ecosystem Architect | Startup Growth Strategist
Silicon Valley Startup House
Apr 2013 - Dec 2014
Palo Alto, California
Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) | Director of Platform
UP Global & Startup Weekend (Acquired by Techstars)
Nov 2012 - May 2013
Seattle, Washington
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