Maarouf Barry
Business Development Analyst at Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners, LLC (ESP)- Claim this Profile
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Michael Mozill
My initial reaction when Maarouf Barry asked me to recommend him on LinkedIn was one of surprise and apprehension. Surprise because I should have done this a long time ago. Apprehension because I wondered if I had enough superlatives in my vocabulary to come close to capturing Mr. Barry’s entrepreneurial talents, business acumen, and desire to make the world a better place. Upon some reflection and introspection, I must admit that I don’t. Mr. Barry is one of the most talented aspiring students and entrepreneurs I’ve had the honor to teach and mentor during my almost 12 years as an educator at the collegiate level. He is smart, resourceful, talented, and driven to succeed. He combines these qualities with a level of ethical and moral behavior seldom seen anywhere. I have taught, worked with, and mentored Mr. Barry over the last three years. He seeks and accepts criticism and quickly incorporates newly acquired knowledge and skills into his thought processes. I strongly recommend Mr. Barry as I am supremely confident in his future success. I strongly recommend that organization that is smart enough to be interested in him hire Mr. Barry before someone else does.
LinkedIn User
Maarouf stands out for his leadership amongst a group. He is always going the extra mile to get the most out of a training session or a group event. He is passionate about making a positive impact on the world through entrepreneurship. Maarouf's extensive traveling has given him a global perspective that has led him to be open-mindeded and to develop unique ideas. I have enjoyed my time immensely with him at Accelerate!
Michael Mozill
My initial reaction when Maarouf Barry asked me to recommend him on LinkedIn was one of surprise and apprehension. Surprise because I should have done this a long time ago. Apprehension because I wondered if I had enough superlatives in my vocabulary to come close to capturing Mr. Barry’s entrepreneurial talents, business acumen, and desire to make the world a better place. Upon some reflection and introspection, I must admit that I don’t. Mr. Barry is one of the most talented aspiring students and entrepreneurs I’ve had the honor to teach and mentor during my almost 12 years as an educator at the collegiate level. He is smart, resourceful, talented, and driven to succeed. He combines these qualities with a level of ethical and moral behavior seldom seen anywhere. I have taught, worked with, and mentored Mr. Barry over the last three years. He seeks and accepts criticism and quickly incorporates newly acquired knowledge and skills into his thought processes. I strongly recommend Mr. Barry as I am supremely confident in his future success. I strongly recommend that organization that is smart enough to be interested in him hire Mr. Barry before someone else does.
LinkedIn User
Maarouf stands out for his leadership amongst a group. He is always going the extra mile to get the most out of a training session or a group event. He is passionate about making a positive impact on the world through entrepreneurship. Maarouf's extensive traveling has given him a global perspective that has led him to be open-mindeded and to develop unique ideas. I have enjoyed my time immensely with him at Accelerate!
Michael Mozill
My initial reaction when Maarouf Barry asked me to recommend him on LinkedIn was one of surprise and apprehension. Surprise because I should have done this a long time ago. Apprehension because I wondered if I had enough superlatives in my vocabulary to come close to capturing Mr. Barry’s entrepreneurial talents, business acumen, and desire to make the world a better place. Upon some reflection and introspection, I must admit that I don’t. Mr. Barry is one of the most talented aspiring students and entrepreneurs I’ve had the honor to teach and mentor during my almost 12 years as an educator at the collegiate level. He is smart, resourceful, talented, and driven to succeed. He combines these qualities with a level of ethical and moral behavior seldom seen anywhere. I have taught, worked with, and mentored Mr. Barry over the last three years. He seeks and accepts criticism and quickly incorporates newly acquired knowledge and skills into his thought processes. I strongly recommend Mr. Barry as I am supremely confident in his future success. I strongly recommend that organization that is smart enough to be interested in him hire Mr. Barry before someone else does.
LinkedIn User
Maarouf stands out for his leadership amongst a group. He is always going the extra mile to get the most out of a training session or a group event. He is passionate about making a positive impact on the world through entrepreneurship. Maarouf's extensive traveling has given him a global perspective that has led him to be open-mindeded and to develop unique ideas. I have enjoyed my time immensely with him at Accelerate!
Michael Mozill
My initial reaction when Maarouf Barry asked me to recommend him on LinkedIn was one of surprise and apprehension. Surprise because I should have done this a long time ago. Apprehension because I wondered if I had enough superlatives in my vocabulary to come close to capturing Mr. Barry’s entrepreneurial talents, business acumen, and desire to make the world a better place. Upon some reflection and introspection, I must admit that I don’t. Mr. Barry is one of the most talented aspiring students and entrepreneurs I’ve had the honor to teach and mentor during my almost 12 years as an educator at the collegiate level. He is smart, resourceful, talented, and driven to succeed. He combines these qualities with a level of ethical and moral behavior seldom seen anywhere. I have taught, worked with, and mentored Mr. Barry over the last three years. He seeks and accepts criticism and quickly incorporates newly acquired knowledge and skills into his thought processes. I strongly recommend Mr. Barry as I am supremely confident in his future success. I strongly recommend that organization that is smart enough to be interested in him hire Mr. Barry before someone else does.
LinkedIn User
Maarouf stands out for his leadership amongst a group. He is always going the extra mile to get the most out of a training session or a group event. He is passionate about making a positive impact on the world through entrepreneurship. Maarouf's extensive traveling has given him a global perspective that has led him to be open-mindeded and to develop unique ideas. I have enjoyed my time immensely with him at Accelerate!
Experience
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Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners, LLC (ESP)
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Côte d'Ivoire
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Analyst
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Feb 2022 - Present
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Eleis Farm
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Guinea
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Jun 2014 - Present
Eleis Farm is a family startup cultivating, packaging and marketing sustainable palm oil on the north coast of Guinea. Established since 2014, we work closely with smallholder farmers in the area, helping them increase their yield while reducing their impact on the environment. www.eleisfarm.com Instagram/Twitter: @EleisFarm Eleis Farm is a family startup cultivating, packaging and marketing sustainable palm oil on the north coast of Guinea. Established since 2014, we work closely with smallholder farmers in the area, helping them increase their yield while reducing their impact on the environment. www.eleisfarm.com Instagram/Twitter: @EleisFarm
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Ministère en charge des Investissements et des Partenariats Publics Privés
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Guinea
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship Analyst
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Dec 2018 - Sep 2019
Ministry of Investments and Public-Private Partnerships Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship through the conceptualization and development of Guinea's first startup accelerator and incubator http://invest.gov.gn/ Ministry of Investments and Public-Private Partnerships Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship through the conceptualization and development of Guinea's first startup accelerator and incubator http://invest.gov.gn/
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship Coach
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
• Coaching idea stage student start-ups through product development • Teaching design thinking, scrum methodology, and pitching techniques• 100% of startups I coached got funding during pitching competitions with over $15,000 raised to date
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Social Innovation Fellow
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May 2016 - Dec 2018
Over a 12-week period, the selected interdisciplinary fellows uncover, network, ideate, prototype and launch solutions that generate social impacts locally or globally in the most sustainable and efficient manner. The students collaborate with external organizations to solve a chosen problem. On a daily basis, interdisciplinary experts and mentors huddle with the fellows in order to enhance and develop the fellow’s solutions.-Currently consulting for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic DevelopmentProject Scope: Promoting advanced manufacturing career paths in Massachusetts by illustrating the future of the industry to millennials.-Analyzing current workplace methods in the manufacturing sector and suggesting changes to the way the industry is marketed to millennials who are starting their careers-Building a physical kit that students can interact with to educate them on the advantages of studying technical skills Show less
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MassChallenge
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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2018 Finalist
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Apr 2018 - Oct 2018
Selected from more than 1,600 applications from around the world, including 11 countries and 16 U.S. states. As the top 8% of all applicants, Eleis Farm was part of the 128 early-stage startups representing the most-promising and impactful companies across industries. Selected from more than 1,600 applications from around the world, including 11 countries and 16 U.S. states. As the top 8% of all applicants, Eleis Farm was part of the 128 early-stage startups representing the most-promising and impactful companies across industries.
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MassChallenge
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Intern
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Apr 2017 - Sep 2017
MassChallenge is the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet. No equity and not-for-profit, we are obsessed with helping entrepreneurs across any industry. We reward the highest-impact startups through a competition for winning a portion of several million dollars in equity-free cash awards. Through our global network of accelerators in Boston, London, Israel, Switzerland, and Mexico City and unrivaled access to our corporate partners, we can have a massive impact - driving growth and creating value the world over. As of 2016, MassChallenge's 1500+ startups have raised $3B in funding, generated over $2 billion in revenue and helped create over 80,000 jobs. http://boston.masschallenge.org/ Show less
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VariMold
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United States
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Construction
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Chief Executive Officer
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2017
VariMold is a construction technology start-up that designed a machine that molds concrete amongst other materials into high complexity shapes VariMold discovered a lack of coherence between design technology advancements and construction methods. To build high complexity buildings or structures with organic shapes, one needs two fundamentals a lot of time and money. VariMold distinguishes itself from other competitors due to its capacity to consistently produce high complexity molds at reasonable pricing. VariMold eliminates almost all intermediate steps and significantly reduces machining hours, labor and waste. The technology can be configured by direct computer input. VariMold saves time, money, the environment and encourages design creativity. http://www.flexxinnovation.io/ Show less
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National Youth Leadership Forum
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Babson College
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VP of Operations
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
National Youth Leadership Forum: Business Innovation – 8 Days to Startup is specifically designed to provide high school students with a foundation in business, while developing the skills to lead the next innovative revolution. One discovers their passion for entrepreneurship and innovation by competing in an exciting start-up style simulation that takes you from ideation to product launch, and challenges you to make the critical decisions of an entrepreneur! -Award Best VP of Operations Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2019
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General Entrepreneurship Minor -
2013 - 2015
St Mary's Lynn High School
High School
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