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@arnauduser1

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I build SME growth plans, portfolio diagnostics, and cross-border investment insights.

Rwanda

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to create measurable growth for SMEs and investment portfolios through diagnostics, market intelligence, restructuring, and cross-border project delivery.

At Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners, I redesign diagnostic tools, deliver SOAR audits, and turn portfolio findings into prioritized growth plans for companies including Talenteo, Coproviba, Palast Rock, and Nandi Estates.

I’ve led restructuring analysis for Equator Chocolate, conducted due-diligence pre-assessments for Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund portfolio companies, and delivered market research and portfolio audits for Aruwa Capital and Vested World across multiple sectors and regions.

I also build ventures and programs from the ground up: through Droplex Fresh, I developed water-purifier prototypes and sustainability-focused pitch concepts, while my project, social media, and event work has supported entrepreneurs, stakeholder engagement, and multi-country delivery across East and West Africa.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Value Creation Analyst

Current

Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESP)

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Led the redesign of ESP's proprietary SOAR diagnostic framework and produced audits and action plans for portfolio companies. Managed escalations and delivered due-diligence assessments for impact funds.

SOAR Data Analysis Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Bilingual Communication Due Diligence Market Research Portfolio Management

Current

Founder

Current

Droplex Fresh

Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 11 months)

Applied to pitch competitions and won two focused on sustainability. Crafted marketing strategies and partnered with ESG-sector companies, with reports published in The New Times Rwanda.

entrepreneurship Marketing Strategy Prototyping Sustainability B2B B2C Marketing

Campus Coordinator – Intern

African Leadership University

Mar 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Liaised between campus operations and various departments, and supported the Mastercard Fireside Chat hosting guest speakers.

Coordination Event Support

Project Manager / Executive Assistant

Rwanda Event

Nov 2022 - Jan 2023 (2 months)

Coordinated stakeholder management for 4 companies across 95 interactions for Rwandan Tourism Week exhibitions, achieving 100% attendance and a 30% increase in exhibitor revenue.

Stakeholder Management Event Coordination Project Management Report Writing

Virtual Assistant / Assistant Project and Social Media Manager

Shibuka

Nov 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Co-piloted the Global Challenges Pitch Competition 2022 for ALU, leading business plans that secured over $6,000 in support. Managed Instagram and YouTube platforms, reaching 22,000 subscribers.

Social Media Management Project Coordination Business Planning Digital Marketing

Youth Program – Intern

African Wildlife Foundation

Jul 2022 - Oct 2022 (3 months)

Coordinated 6 webinars between AWF and partners, averaging 130 sign-ups per session on illegal wildlife trade and indigenous knowledge sharing.

Webinar Coordination Partnership Management Environmental Advocacy

Summer Engagement – Intern

Knowledge Impact Network

May 2022 - Sep 2022 (4 months)

Drafted recruitment strategies and analyzed data on 1,700 knowledge partners to produce an outreach strategy presentation.

Data Analysis Recruitment Strategy And Presentations

Operations and Projects – Intern

Baotree

May 2022 - Sep 2022 (4 months)

Onboarded 15 B2B groups to the Baotree app and analyzed target markets, investment funds, and fintech companies, winning 6 stakeholders and 1 international insurance client.

B2B Onboarding Market Analysis Stakeholder Engagement