Our People – USA

Lanre is a Tech Entrepreneur that is solving some of the most difficult issues in the cyber security space. He started his company Prembly which focuses on digital identity verification 4 years ago and has grown it to serve over 1000+ business in 35+ countries earning him recognition on numerous publications as one of the Tech CEOs to watch out for in 2023. He earned an MBA (Leadership, Analytics and Innovation) at Johns Hopkins University and also a Post-Graduate diploma at The London School of International Business after completing his first degree in Computer Science and Education. Lanre serves on the boards of other NGOs and tech companies and also a member of Forbes Business Council. He also have an extensive experience in national policy formation as he has served as a committee member, National Assembly Business Environment Roundtable for the Nigerian government under the E-Business and Intellectual property committee. A positioned he served for over 5 years. When not working, Lanre spends his time playing long tennis or watching his favorite soccer team Chelsea.

Aayush is an investor at Summit Partners, a global growth equity firm based in Boston, where he invests across consumer, financial services, and business services. Outside of work, Aayush serves on the Young Professionals Group of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts, where he helps push forward the organization’s mission of defending potential and empowering youth to thrive through mentorship. As part of the Restless Development Board of Directors, Aayush is excited to apply his passion for helping cultivate young leaders on a global scale. Aayush holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering and a BA in Computer Science from Duke University. In his free time, Aayush enjoys cheering for Duke basketball, playing golf, and traveling around the world.

Alex is Co-CEO of Restless Development.  Her career spans over 20 years of experience in international development, with particular expertise in global campaigns, working at WaterAid, Save the Children, Comic Relief, and the Global Campaign for Education. Until 2021, Alex was Restless Development’s Director of Strategy, spearheading a comprehensive strategy development process. Her leadership was instrumental in the formation and growth of the Youth Collective and Youth Power initiatives for the agency.

Alex holds a Degree in Geography, and Masters in Education and International Development, specializing in qualitative and participatory youth research. Outside of work, Alex can be found in North London with her wife and kids – seeking out adventures and often dancing.

Tiffany is an independent development consultant and MPA student at Cornell University, blending business and policy to drive social impact. Tiffany has previously worked on monitoring and evaluation projects in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Indonesia and supported business development for rural agripreneurs in Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Morocco, and Chile. She is most excited about the involvement of youth tackling the world’s largest issues and promoting talent development and empowerment for young populations navigating the workforce. As a member of the Restless Development Board, she is encouraged by the collaboration and passion of young people and the profound impact that technology and social media have to provide a platform for collective action.