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Tolulope is an accomplished professional with a diverse range of expertise, making her a valuable asset in various fields. With a strong background as an Agribusiness Consultant, she has successfully advised over 30 farms across Nigeria, covering a total of 2000 hectares in the cassava and maize value chains.

Furthermore, Tolulope's extensive experience as a Global Brand Strategist has allowed her to provide strategic guidance to businesses in fashion, food and agriculture, technology, and education sectors. Her expertise in business branding, website development, marketing, and business positioning has helped numerous corporations achieve their goals.

As a Professional Mentor, Tolulope offers comprehensive services encompassing business validation, structuring, market analysis, and proof of concept. Notably, I have been involved in mentoring academicians at TETFAIR, an initiative of INNOV8 and TETFUND, guiding them in transforming their businesses into viable commercial solutions. Additionally, she mentors agriculture technology startups at IFAIR(an initiative of the Israeli Embassy in Nigeria and office of the vice president), assisting them in validating their ideas and adapting them to meet market demands.

In her capacity as a Community Development Expert, Tolulope serves as the Coordinating Ambassador for One Young World in the West and Central Africa region. Leading and coordinating a team of 250+ ambassadors, she spearheads impactful initiatives aimed at fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and driving positive change.

Tolulope's multifaceted background as an Agribusiness Consultant, Global Brand Strategist, Professional Mentor, Expert Evaluator, Education Consultant, and Community Development Expert makes her a dynamic professional with a broad skill set. Her passion for driving growth and making a difference sets her apart, making her an invaluable asset to any organisation or project.

Experience

Lead Consultant, OakGreen Limited

1. Led strategy and rebranding effort for Cynjach Designs which is into fashion to create a compelling brand identity that speaks to the global market, helped in business planning and expansion to the United Kingdom and on retainer for general advisory.

2. Led strategy and rebranding effort for Village Market an agro processing company that helps small businesses through services like coworking space, agro processing facility and securing of the necessary certification. We helped the business to be strategic and profitable.

3. Led strategy and identity development for AESF, which is an initiative focused on harnessing and fostering investment and a budding business ecosystem in Africa.

4. Led branding for Craving for Development annual symposium for 2 editions (Senegal, 2021 and Sierra Leone, 2022).

Founder/Project Lead, Agrolearn LTD

1. Led the partnership building between Agrolearn and Winrock International Farmer to Farmer program.

2. Oversee Course development strategies at Agrolearn which has birthed several courses developed by local and global experts.

3. Lead a team of 10 dynamic professionals across programs, projects, marketing,recruitment, branding, data analysis and customer relationships

4. Lead trainer for the GIZ Ogun state government training workshop that trained 1000 beneficiaries across ministries, state and local governments areas.

5. Led the development and continued management of the biggest agriculture education platform in Africa.

Roddenberry Foundation

1. Participate as an expert reviewer for businesses nominated and shortlisted for funding.

2. Provide recommendation on need basis to funders.

3. Offer strategy to improve the program implementation.

TETFAIR

1. Provide expertise in application review, shortlisting activities for the program and her beneficiaries.

2. Mentor a group of academicians through their business validation, modelling, market fit exercise, prototype building, branding and marketing strategies of their researches into viable and commercial businesses.

IFAIR

1. Provide expertise in application review, shortlisting activities for the program and her beneficiaries.

2. Mentor startup owners through their business validation, modelling, market fit exercise, prototype building, branding and marketing strategies.

3. Nominate qualifying businesses to take part in the programme.

Certification—

I possess an impressive array of qualifications that complement my expertise as an Agribusiness Consultant, Global Brand Strategist, Professional Mentor, Expert Evaluator, Education Consultant, and Community Development Expert. These qualifications include:

University of Ibadan, Second Class Upper Division

1. Quantic School of Business and Technology - MBA (in view)

2. University of Ibadan, B.A Agricultural Economics

3. eCornell University, USA, Certificate in Project Management

4. University of London, London Business School, Managing the Company of the Future

5. African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC)

6. GIZ, SEDIN,AFC,IITA, C3 certifications in:

Competenc e Training of Trainers on Weed Management Control and Safe Use of Herbicides in Cassava Production, Small and Medium Scale Enterprise Training and Coaching loop, Competence Training of Trainers on Farmers Group Formation and Development, and Market Analysis and Marketing

Philosophy and beliefs—

1. Empowerment and Sustainable Development:

Philosophy: I believe in empowering individuals, businesses, and communities to achieve sustainable development through knowledge, innovation, and collaboration.

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Beliefs:

● Education and knowledge sharing are essential drivers of empowerment and transformation.

● Sustainable development requires a holistic approach that integrates economic, social, and environmental considerations.

● Collaboration and partnerships are vital for creating meaningful and long-lasting impact.

● Innovation and the adoption of technology can drive efficiency and scalability in achieving sustainable development goals.

2. Entrepreneurship and Business Growth:

Philosophy: I embrace entrepreneurship as a catalyst for economic growth and believe in fostering an ecosystem that nurtures and supports aspiring and existing entrepreneurs.

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Beliefs:

● Entrepreneurship offers opportunities for economic empowerment, job creation, and innovation.

● Mentorship and guidance play a crucial role in helping entrepreneurs navigate challenges and maximise their potential for success.

● Business growth is driven by strategic branding, market positioning, and continuous adaptation to changing market dynamics.

● Collaboration and networking with diverse stakeholders can lead to synergistic partnerships and business expansion.

3. Social Impact and Community Engagement:

Philosophy: I am committed to creating positive social impact and believes that community engagement is fundamental to driving sustainable change.

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Beliefs:

● Every individual and community has the potential to make a difference and contribute to positive societal transformation.

● Community engagement fosters inclusivity, active participation, and ownership of development initiatives.

● Social impact initiatives should prioritise the fulfilment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

● Effective community development requires collaboration with local stakeholders, understanding their unique needs, and co-creating solutions.

Digital Footprints and Features

Invited by the president of the United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC), Lachezara Stoeva to attend the ECOSOC youth forum as a leader from the global south to contribute to the forum that provided a platform for young people to engage in a dialogue with Member States and other actors to voice their views, concerns and galvanise actions on how to transform the world into a fairer, greener and more sustainable place guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Contributed to Mishcon de Reya (a renown law firm, and the Democracy and Culture Foundation, which is linked with The NY Times), on a Global Youth Inquiry which collected evidence from global young leaders on climate change impact on us, communities we live in and serve, and how we can be better enfranchised in decision-making and action-taking. This high level report was presented at COP26. Download report

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In 2021, I established Agrolearn, an innovative platform focused on education and job creation in Africa's agricultural sector. By harnessing technology, Agrolearn equips the next generation of African agrarian leaders with essential skills to thrive. Our mission is to enhance food security throughout the continent while empowering individuals to build successful careers in agriculture.

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As the coordinating ambassador for One Young World (OYW) in the West and Central Africa region, I lead 250+ ambassadors across 23 countries who are leaders working on projects that help the attainment of the UN SDG goals. I foster collaboration, a linchpin between ambassadors and OYW Hq and lead delegations to attend the yearly summit which is a global event that gathers 2000+ youths from 193+ countries.