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79 people in our graph share verified history with Lawrence — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Helen Lawrence-AfereunlockedLawrence: together at Springboard (2013–2026)
×9Lawrence: together at Covenant University
×2Lawrence: together at Northwestern University
Co-Founder/CEO at Springboard
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In turn, Lawrence can intro founders to Springboard's investors below.
Springboard's investors · 8
Costanoa VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $8M checks · since 2019Elea Foundation for Ethics in GlobalizationZurichLearn CapitalAustin · $100K – $20M checks · since 2019Moneta VenturesFolsom · $1M – $5M checks · since 2017Pearson VenturesLondon · since 2019Reach CapitalSan Francisco · $100K – $12M checks · since 2019Rocketship.vcSunnyvale · $1M – $5M checks · since 2017Telstra VenturesSan Francisco
Co-founders at Springboard
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Helen Lawrence-AfereCo-Founder/COO
Experience
- Springboard Farmers Co-op NigeriaCEOcurrent2007 — presentNigeria
- One Million Leaders Africa (www.onemillionleadersafrica.org)Founding Member - One Million Leaders Africa (OMLA)current2020 — presentAfrica
- Nelis GlobalCore Team, NELIScurrent2018 — presentTokyo, Japan
Skills & more
Strategic PlanningProject ManagementBusiness StrategyManagementfarmingRural People DevelopmentSustainable AgricultureMicrosoft OfficeTeachingPublic SpeakingEnglishLeadership
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Social EntrepreneurshipTree PlantingRural Community DevelopmentAgricultureTrainingProject managementPublic speakingFrom Lawrence's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Lawrence Afere?
- Co-Founder/CEO at Springboard
- Where does Lawrence Afere work?
- Lawrence Afere is Co-Founder/CEO of Springboard.
- What companies did Lawrence Afere found?
- Lawrence Afere founded Springboard.
- Where did Lawrence Afere go to school?
- Lawrence Afere studied at Northwestern University (Short course in Business Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies); kanthari Institute India (Social Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship); Covenant University (BU, Business Administration).
Founder mafias
Northwestern University mafia298
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Osman KhanBAFounded Paddle 8 +3Thomas HoeghBachelor's degreeFounded Arts Alliance Media +2Chris SchuhDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Xtalic +2Jonathan P. NorthrupBA EconomicsFounded Beta Cat Pharmaceuticals +2Paulo FontesExecutive Program, Business & Management for Transplant LeadershipFounded UPMC +2Jeff HinckBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Vertical Insure +1
Covenant University mafia20
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Odunayo EweniyiBachelor of Engineering (BEng)Founded First Check Africa, which focuses on +1Ayo ArikaweBachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)Founded Thrive AgricMayowa OlugbileFounded ItanaOluwatomi AyorindeBscFounded CrowdForceTosin OnafuyeBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Chow Central IncChristopher ObasiBachelor of Science - BSFounded Chow Central Inc
Parker School mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Northwestern University709
Mikowai AshwillInvestor at Spark CapitalNaomi Pilosof IonitaBoard Partner at Menlo VenturesEric OngInvestor at LightbankBill PescatelloInvestor at LightbankScott JacobsonManaging Director at Madrona Venture GroupAnna WangAssociate at March Capital Partners
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Also attended Covenant University33
Tope SalawudeenSenior Analyst at Sandpiper VenturesMaria RotiluFounder & General Partner at Openseed VCMoyosore BabalolaInvestment Principal at Alitheia CapitalRebecca JohnsonDirector at BKR CapitalAde JimohPortfolio Associate at Autodesk FoundationOdunayo EweniyiCo-Founder & General Partner at FirstCheck Africa
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