Andy Lower
Bold, energetic, visionary leader. Proven track record of effectively investing social driven capital and building sustainable communities. Motivated by values, driven by empathy, centered on action.
- Role
- Board Chair & Investor at Ecofix Kenya Ltd Efk
- Location
- San Marino, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andy Lower
Motivated by values, driven by empathy, with a vision for social-entrepreneurship to change the world. Founder: ADAP - A Different Approach to Poverty ADAP supports and invests in early-stage entrepreneurs who have innovative businesses that are eradicating extreme poverty. Investing seed capital (ADAP Capital LLC) and providing ongoing advisory support (ADAP Advisory LLC), we boldly address the “pioneer gap”.ADAP Fund 1 - Closed 11 investmentsADAP Fund 2 - Closed 16 investments.Please see the Annual Reports and White Papers outlining our views on inclusivity and gender and innovative deal structures.Andy, is an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor and has taken on various different roles as a leader in the impact investing sector. He brings his experiences of deploying various types of capital to have an impact on the social sector. For the past 20 years Andy has worked across the globe with both social-entrepreneurs and investors, deploying a variety of capital to a number of sectors. Andy has traveled extensively, working with national partners to create and capture social impact throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Andy writes and presents on the real life experiences of social entrepreneurship.A British national, he is a qualified Barrister with a BVC from BPP, Holborn, UK, a Masters Degree in International Development from London-based Middlesex University, and an Undergraduate Degree in Law from University of Southampton.
Experience
Board Chair & Investor
Feb 2015 — Present · Nanyuki, KE
EcoFix Kenya (EFK) develops organic products centred around the Croton megalacarpus nut. Providing support as the company transitions through leadership transitions and pivots to the business model.
Education
Middlesex University
MA, International Development
University of Southampton
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
BPP Law School
The Bar (BVC) - Qualified Barrister, Law
Skills
- Start-Ups
- Strategic Planning
- Grants
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Investments
- Venture Philanthropy
- Ethical Trade
- Organizational Development
- Management Consulting
- Philanthropy
- Entrepreneurship
- Strategy
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Social Enterprise
- Venture Capital
- Public Speaking
- Leadership Development
- Africa
- Social Entrepreneurship
- International Development
- Sustainability
- International Relations
- Strategic Partnerships
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