“Lavender Apollo is a seasoned Project and Product Management professional with over a decade of experience leading innovative initiatives across IT, telecommunications, agri-tech, and climate tech. She has successfully spearheaded the setup and launch of multiple products across East Africa, and led the development of the Agribusiness Deal Room platform under AGRA. Lavender has also advanced Digital Climate-Smart Agriculture initiatives, strengthening innovation and market access for smallholder farmers.

Her track record includes building and scaling operations for startups and SMEs, delivering transformative projects, and forging strategic partnerships with leading institutions. With expertise in project management, solution architecture, product development, and strategic planning, she is recognized for guiding complex projects from design to implementation with measurable impact. She currently serves as a Data and Digital Agriculture Consultant at the World Bank.”