Michael Akinsete

Co-founder, Ecotutu

Michael Akinsete is a purpose-driven entrepreneur and innovator focused on sustainable food systems. As co-founder and CMO of Ecotutu, a cleantech company that designs affordable solar-powered cold storage solutions, preventing food loss and empowering 5,000+ smallholder farmers, Michael is driving the rapid adoption of cold chain solutions in the Nigerian Food Systems through financial inclusion, knowledge and capacity building and policy. With a decade of experience, he has launched four tech-driven ventures, leveraging lean methodologies to reduce post-harvest losses. He founded Green Nation Heroes, educating 300 students on sustainability, and co-edited Young Climate Heroes, reaching 7,000+ youths. Recognized as "The Food Systems Guy," his impact has earned accolades from Orange Corners, UNLEASH, he was recently named the Nigerian Agropreneur of the Year 2025 by the Dutch Embassy.