Edward Esene (aka Headworld) trained and practiced as a geologist before delving into management, entrepreneurship, and consulting. With more than 15 years of training and consulting experience for Indigenous firms and multinationals both within and outside Nigeria, now, Edward is a much sought-after startup coach, management & innovation consultant.

Edward Esene sits on the board of the Innovation Support Network (ISN) as a director; https://techeconomy.ng/innovation-support-network-isn-elects-new-board/

A marketing and access to funds expert. Edward is a 2023 Google grant awardee, multi-grant recipient and expert. Edward has launched his latest project: School of Grant Success (SGS), to help 1M entrepreneurs, startups, and organizations access grant funding.

He is the co-founder of Plus Incubation Hub and also works as a senior consultant at Kinetic Associates.

A former fan of Chelsea FC. Headworld loves to play chess and video games to relax. He is happily married and blessed with kids. His views are shaped by the Bible, self-awareness, and data.