John Aiyede is an entrepreneurship enthusiast, an economist cum policy analyst. His interests range from trade, to energy, economic growth, classical liberalism, political economy, entrepreneurial ecosystems and macroeconomic policy. He is a seasonal researcher and a prolific writer with several published articles to his credit. He has led and still leads several non-profit based initiatives. He currently works as a Design Thinking facilitator and a top market research specialist in the area of consultancy for B2B and B2C organizations.

He is a firm believer that social reengineering and change must start at the grass root in order for a nation or a people to live out their dreams. His passion for social change led him to volunteer extensively in several Non-profits. He is currently a Don Lavoie fellow at the Mercatus Centre of the George Mason University, a Fellow at Literacy Education and Empowerment for Development (LEED Nigeria) and Local Coordinator at African Student for Liberty (ASFL).

He holds a bachelor degree in Economics and a Masters in Energy Economics from the prestigious University of Ibadan. He is also a recipient of a World Bank certificate in Development Financing. John is got a knack for reading and travelling.