Andy Lower

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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.