Ire Balogun

Advise on market entry, strategy and expansion, with a focus on the built environment and investment opportunities.

Provided topic-specific dissertation oversight for the MSt Sustainability Leadership in the Built Environment at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.

Conducted doctoral research on vernacular architecture, design methodologies and development challenges in the Global South. Held teaching and research supervision responsibilities, including a doctoral teaching fellowship and research supervision.

Undertook visiting research fellowship in architecture and the built environment.

Advanced an interdisciplinary approach linking architectural design, urban spaces and the needs of end users.

Founded and subsequently exited Wasere.com, a mobile-focused African sports betting and casino platform that merged with the betPawa Group.

Worked on property investment opportunities across asset types and the resolution of distressed assets.

Assisted in research and teaching activities at University College London.

Organized fundraising and social inclusion activities, including football coaching and education programmes.

Led the executive committee, managed staff, represented students on the university senate and organized events.

BSc in Business and Management from the University of Buckingham.

MSc in Building and Urban Design in Development from University College London.