Olugbenga Ogunbowale is a visionary social entrepreneur and grant funding expert. As co-founder and CEO of Grant Master, backed by the US Chamber of Commerce, Google for SDGs, and USADF, He is transforming the funding landscape for ambitious organizations globally, having secured over $30 million in grants for clients and students. He recently launched Grant Success School to help ambitious change agents secure critical funding. Olugbenga’s impact extends beyond Grant Master.
He founded The Orphan Empowerment Society, empowering 25,000 orphans across 19 African countries, and launched the Google-backed Cyberhygiene App project, directly protecting 9,000 individuals from cyberbullying, and reaching over 45,000 people with online safety education. A two-time TEDx speaker, Olugbenga has addressed high-level audiences across three continents.
His expertise has been recognized by the United Nations, Voice of America, and USAID. He holds over 55 awards, including accolades from Origo International as Africa’s fundraising champion and selection as one of the 100 most influential young people globally by Opportunity Hub. As a Mandela Washington Fellow and Ambassador, Tony Elumelu Fellow, and Royal Commonwealth Society Fellow, Olugbenga continues to drive unprecedented growth and unlock human potential through innovative social entrepreneurship.