Kwasi Appiah Okrah, Esq., FMVA, is an accomplished professional at the intersection of law and finance. With a background in banking, finance (debt, private equity, and venture capital), fintech, payments, and capital markets, Kwasi combines legal prowess with financial acumen to deliver exceptional results. As a certified Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst, Kwasi collaborates with industry leaders to ensure clients develop comprehensive financial models, mitigate risk, navigate complex regulations, and achieve their business objectives.
Kwasi’s passion extends beyond boardrooms. With over seven years of experience, he is a dedicated advocate for democratizing access to capital. As a fellow of the Newton Venture Program, he has empowered underrepresented founders, helping them secure funding and develop winning business strategies. He is also the founder of the Adehye Program, a business and idea harvesting incubator that connects, builds, and supports young entrepreneurs through periodic workshops with leading industry professionals and networking sessions. Over the past four years, he has coached and mentored more than 50 social venture entrepreneurs on pitch deck creation and pitching, helping them win funds from the Resolution Project in the USA. As a former founder of a virtual and augmented reality tech startup, he has personal experience in raising angel and pre-seed funding.