Science, technology and entrepreneurship
for a Better World
Richard Folly is an entrepreneur dedicated to creative solutions and addressing global challenges. He is also a public speaker.
Science, technology
and entrepreneurship
for a Better World
Richard Folly is an entrepreneur dedicated to creative solutions and addressing global challenges. He is also a public speaker.
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Entrepreneur
Richard is co-founder and CEO of African Geospace, a Space Technology and Data Solutions company that is pioneering decision-making for development, and climate action. The company’s focus markets include agriculture, climate change, and mining. Clients include government institutions, international development organizations, and private businesses.
Speaker
Richard is a Public Speaker who believes that storytelling is a genuine tool to share ideas, change minds, and inspire people. Richard speaks about space, technology, and entrepreneurship. He has addressed various conferences, including the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. Richard was also invited to speak at the recent World Investment Forum, on the potential of space technology to shape cities and the role partnerships play in creating strong business ecosystems and scaling solutions.
Speaking Collaborations With
Speaking
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Consultant
Geographic Information Systems
Data are everywhere, and you can get them. We can help you no matter the type of data you need for your projects or operations. From geographic data to statistics, you are in good hands. Turning your data into actionable insights. Geospatial technology is becoming a superpower for organizations to unlock the power of location, and Earth Observation. Start utilizing geospatial technology to drive growth and success in your business today with us.
Digital Transformation
Helping organizations integrate digital technologies into their operations to enhance efficiency and deliver added value to their customers. We support them in automating processes, analyzing data, improving customer experience, innovating products and services, and fostering a digital culture. We strive to enable organizations to integrate AI solutions into their business strategies to streamline operations, lower costs, and respond to new market opportunities.
Data Journalism Training
Journalism has evolved to integrate new methods. Empowering journalists to leverage data analysis in uncovering, analyzing, and presenting news stories. By equipping them with the necessary skills and tools, journalists can identify hidden patterns and insights that go beyond conventional reporting methods. This approach enhances their ability to deliver more in-depth, accurate, and compelling stories, ultimately fostering a more informed public.
Consultant
Data Collection & Analytics
Data are everywhere, and you can get them. We can help you no matter the type of data you need for your projects. From geographic data to statistics, you are in good hands. Turning your data into actionable insights.
Geographic Information Systems
Geospatial technology is becoming a superpower for organizations to unlock the power of location, and Earth Observation. Start utilizing geospatial technology to drive growth and success in your business today with us.
Digital Transformation
We support your digital transformation process. We enable organizations integrate AI solutions into their business strategies to streamline operations, lower costs, and respond to new market opportunities.
Data Journalism
Empowering journalists to use data analysis for uncovering, analyzing, and presenting news stories. Equipping them to collect, analyze, and visualize data, revealing hidden patterns, trends, and insights beyond traditional reporting methods.
Interactive Visual Communication
Empowering effective web-based interactive communication by combining text, audio, photos, video, data, and maps. Helping individuals and organizations engage audiences, foster dialogue, and create dynamic, two-way conversations that enhance understanding and connection.
community engagement
Computer Programming
Illiterate of the future is the one who cannot speak the languages of the computer. Richard is helping democratize the future by teaching the youth these languages today.
Space STEM
Richard is getting young students involved in space technology with the hope that in the future, they will help save lives and the Planet, and eventually take us into the stars.
Inspiring the next generation
Richard spends part of his time mentoring the younger generation, assisting them in participating in exchange programs, sharing with them leadership skills, and providing growth opportunities. STEM educator specializing in Earth and Planetary Sciences, Richard has trained and inspired hundreds of students and teachers across Africa through educational outreach campaigns. He is dedicated to giving back to his community and inspiring both individuals and organizations.
About
Komlan Richard Folly is a Geospatial Data Scientist, Entrepreneur, and Speaker from Togo with a decade of experience in technology, entrepreneurship, and education. He is the CEO of African Geospace, a company he founded with the mission to democratize access to satellite imagery and analytics in Africa. Richard’s journey began ten years ago with a discovery of technology, leading him to collaborate on projects across Africa, the USA, Europe, and Asia. He has worked with private businesses, diplomatic institutions, international organizations, and government institutions — including Ministries in Togo, and NASA — to name a few.
Richard is passionate about Space and its benefit to Humanity. Sponsored by the United States Department of State, he had a Professional Development Experience at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, where he focused on disaster risk management and environmental monitoring using geospatial tools and data products. A Geography graduate from Université de Lomé, he is committed to leveraging space technology, digital transformation, and data to address the planet’s most pressing challenges for the benefit of humanity. Richard is member of the International Leadership Association, and The Mars Society. He is a Mandela Washington Fellow with a certificate of Leadership in Public Management from Arizona State University, and a UNCTAD eFounders Fellow. Richard is on a mission to inspire as many people as possible globally. Onward.