Lanre Ajakaiye
Keynote speaker, growth executive and social entrepreneur with 20+ years leading teams at Fortune 50 companies, startups, nonprofits and real estate ventures.
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Idrees "Lanre" Ajakaiye is an MBA and executive with two decades of leadership across Fortune 50 corporations, startups, nonprofits and real estate. His work sits at the intersection of AI, digital transformation, growth strategy and capital formation.
He has led teams of up to 2,500 and engaged more than 20,000 participants through the initiatives he has founded. He was the first person in New England approved by the SEC for Regulation CF real estate crowdfunding.
His Gallup CliftonStrengths tell the story:
Lanre is the mind behind some of the largest and most successful community empowerment initiatives and events in not only Rhode Island but New England.
Innovator & TrailblazerDeep expertise in fundraising, membership, lead generation, cross-selling, retention and CRM strategy. He builds brands and the growth engines behind them.
Brand & Growth ArchitectLanre is known to inspire and energize diverse crowds as a keynote, panelist and moderator.
SpeakerKeynotes that move rooms
From high school auditoriums to university business schools and corporate stages, Lanre delivers energy, strategy and a clear call to action.
Read the playbook
Build to Win Framework
High level entrepreneurship, broken down into a system you can run.
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AI Unlocked: Tomorrow's Artificial Intelligence
What AI actually changes for leaders, and how to use it before your competitors do.
Listen on AudibleThe Capital Fundraising Playbook
Every funding channel Lanre has personally used to raise capital, laid out step by step.
- Sponsorships
- Grants
- Regulation CF
- SBA
- CDFIs
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Community impact, built from the ground up
Three initiatives Lanre founded that have reached tens of thousands of people across New England.
25 Bough Street
A $20 million mixed use redevelopment of a historic mill building, designed to shape, transform and celebrate the lives of youth, women and underserved communities through education, career awareness, health and wellness, and financial empowerment.
First person in New England approved by the SEC for Regulation CF real estate crowdfunding. 100+ leaders have visited the site and 50+ community members have gone on record in support.
Visit 25bough.comRISE Women's Leadership Conference
Started in 2018 and sold out in year one. Now in its seventh year with 1,400+ attendees and 20+ corporate sponsors, led by Executive Director Hilina Ajakaiye.
The New England Family Fun Festival
Built from scratch to fill the gap in affordable family events. 6,232+ attendees in year one across 40,000 sq ft, with 15+ sponsors, educational programming, performances, rides and games.
Results across every seat he has held
MetLife
Ranked #2 nationwide in sales. Licensed in Property & Casualty and Life Insurance.
Real Estate
Top producing agent in Manhattan. Built a 200+ agent sales team, rose to Senior Vice President and Director of Sales, and earned his broker license.
Fortune 50
Drove 1.4MM leads that produced $140MM in new premiums and over $1.4B in deposits, domestically and internationally.
Nonprofits
Rebuilt strategy and operations across people, process and technology for mission driven organizations.
IXL Consulting Group LLC
IXL Consulting Group LLC is Lanre Ajakaiye's business growth and strategy consulting firm, based in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm works with small and mid-sized businesses, nonprofits, real estate developers and founders who need a clear plan to grow: marketing and lead generation, sales systems, AI and automation, capital formation and fundraising strategy, and executive coaching. Engagements range from one-time strategy sessions and keynotes to ongoing advisory and done-with-you implementation. Every engagement draws on 20+ years of leading growth at Fortune 50 companies, startups and community organizations.
Work with IXLGrowth Strategy & Marketing
Lead generation, funnels, CRM and retention systems that produce measurable revenue.
AI & Automation
Practical AI adoption and workflow automation for teams that need to do more with less.
Capital & Fundraising
Sponsorships, grants, Regulation CF, SBA and CDFI strategy for businesses and community projects.
Business Coaching
Executive and founder coaching built around the Build to Win Framework.
Recognized for leadership and service
My family grounds me.
Everything Lanre builds, from conferences to community developments, starts with the same question: does this make life better for the people who come after us?