Efosa Ojomo

Efosa Ojomo is a Nigerian-born American business professor and thought leader who is widely recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to global economics, international development, and global equality.

Ojomo began his career as a research assistant at the East West Center in Honolulu, where he was part of a team that studied the economic effects of different development models. This experience led him to pursue graduate studies at Harvard Business School, where he earned his MBA and subsequently an MPhil from the Harvard Kennedy School.

Ojomo’s research focuses on the economic impact of poverty, inequality, and global development. His work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. Ojomo has served as a contributing author to Forbes, hosted a TEDtalk, and collaborated with leading organizations to impact policy and develop strategies for global economic prosperity.

Ojomo is a recognized expert on global economic development and his public appearances have included appearances on NPR and PBS, as well as invited lectures at conferences throughout the world. He has served as a consultant to the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the United Nations, and the International Monetary Fund.

Ojomo’s groundbreaking work caught the attention of Fortune, who named him one of their 10 Most Powerful People to Lead Positive Impact in the World. In 2018, the United Nations honored Ojomo as a Global Change Maker and he was also inducted into the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society of International Scholars.

Ojomo’s first book, The Prosperity Paradox: How Innovation Can Lift Nations Out of Poverty, was released in 2018. In his book, Ojomo outlines concrete steps to overcome the prosperity paradox and guide innovations to benefit economic development in low-income countries. The book offers a framework for understanding the dynamics of economic growth and provides a roadmap for developing countries to break out of subsistence-level economies.

Ojomo’s second book, Power To The People: How Open Technological Innovation is Arming Tomorrow's Terrorists, was released in 2019. Ojomo tackles the challenges of technology-enabled terrorism in modern-day geopolitics, arguing that weak technological infrastructure is the only remaining barrier to terrorist groups’ ability to launch global-scale attacks. Ojomo urges readers to take action to prevent the proliferation of open-source technological networks that are becoming increasingly accessible, a goal that can be accomplished with progressive policy, technological foresight, and diplomatic action.

Ojomo continues to write, lecture, and consult globally on innovation, economic development, social justice, and global inequalities. He has the support of prominent organizations and leaders, including Richard Branson and Bill Gates.

Efosa Ojomo is a leading international economist and thought leader who has proposed innovative solutions that use technology, education, and policy to create economic resilience. He is a big advocate for alleviating global inequalities and advocating for the empowerment of the most vulnerable members of our international communities. His work provides invaluable insight into the root causes of economic imbalances and informs global policies to foster economic growth and prosperity.