Professional Summary—
Tolulope Aina is a dynamic strategist, innovator, and builder with a proven track record in agriculture, technology, and entrepreneurship development across Africa. She transforms ideas into actionable solutions, designs and implements structures that connect academia, industry, government, and communities, and guides startups and ventures from concept to measurable impact.
Having grown as an entrepreneur herself, Tolulope deeply understands accountability, results, and the effort it takes to turn vision into reality. She is the go-to person for organizations and individuals who need not just a thinker, but a doer — someone who brings structure, discipline, and execution to complex initiatives.
Her career is marked by a focus on practical results, scalable solutions, and sustainable growth, helping organizations and young leaders navigate challenges and achieve tangible outcomes. Leveraging real-world experience and storytelling, she mentors, inspires, and equips emerging entrepreneurs and innovators to think critically, act decisively, and lead responsibly.
Recognized as a thought leader and catalyst for change, Tolulope is committed to fostering environments where ideas are executed effectively, communities thrive, and lasting impact is created.
Education and Certifications—
Master in Art, African Sustainable Communities
Ben Gurion University of the Negev Core: Gender Equality, Climate Change, Climate Financing, Sustainability, M&E
University of California, Berkeley and Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Innovative Development Finance, Apllied Research and Project Development
Master in Business Administration
Quantic School of Business and Technology Completed with Grade A from course curriculum on Business Foundations, Market and Economies, Accounting, Data and Decisions, Leading organizations
Bachelor of Agriculture, Agricultural Economics
Research: Consumer perception and willingness to pay for packaged garri in Lagos, Nigeria
Tech4Dev, Nigeria
Certificate in Data Science with skill in Excel, Python, SQL
eCornell University, USA
Certificate in Project Management (July, 2020).
University of London London Business School via Cousera
Managing the Company of the Future (May, 2020)
African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC)
a 12-month management and leadership training program (March, 2020)
GIZ, SEDIN, AFC, IITA
Competence Training of Trainers on Weed Management Control and Safe Use of Herbicides in Cassava Production (March, 2019).
GIZ Small and Medium Scale Enterprise
Training and Coaching loop (May, 2018).
GIZ, SEDIN, AFC
Competence Training of Trainers on Farmers Group Formation and Development (Nov. 2017).
GIZ, C3
Market Analysis and Marketing (October, 2017).
