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United Kingdom Adam Hunt is a strategic entrepreneurship ecosystem innovator and technologist specializing in developing digital solutions for global entrepreneurial and economic development programs.
CEO and Co-founder at ONOW Enable, an organization focused on helping Impact Orgs Innovate in Tech and Ops.
Co-Founder & Partner of Bright Partnerships Worldwide, a multi-award-winning partnership marketing consultancy.
Creative director of White Label Comedy, a social media, digital marketing and creative agency powered by comedy writers and copywriters.
Co-founder of Organic Bulbs, an organization formed by Lulu Urquhart & Adam Hunt, directors & founders of the inspiring partnership Urquhart & Hunt, a studio of designers, landscape.
Designed and implemented entrepreneur and economic development programs with USAID.
Designed and implemented entrepreneur and economic development programs with the World Bank, specifically for the Agritech Platform for Myanmar Ministry of Agriculture.
Designed and managed the implementation of two large-scale rural household financial capabilities and micro-enterprise development coaching programs in cooperation with IOM.
Designed and implemented entrepreneur and economic development programs with UNCDF.
Designed and implemented entrepreneur and economic development programs with UNWOMEN.
Designed and implemented entrepreneur and economic development programs with the Government of Myanmar's Ministry of Agriculture, specifically for the Agritech Platform.
Serves as a startup mentor with the Matchbox Accelerator cohorts.
Responsible for the first successful integration of a Visa API in Myanmar.
A partner whose ready-to-activate and custom audience segments are available for out-of-home activation through Vistar Media.
Directed a last-mile distribution and consumer insight program in partnership with Unilever.
Directed a last-mile distribution and consumer insight program in partnership with Friesland Campina.
Senior Information Security Consultant, helping clients decrease their information security risk.
Authored 'DYNAMIC SIGNATURE FORGERY AND SIGNATURE STRENGTH PERCEPTION ASSESSMENT' (2008) and 'THE CHALLENGE OF FORGERIES AND PERCEPTION OF DYNAMIC SIGNATURE VERIFICATION' (2006).
Authored 'CAPABILITIES IN DIGITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES: CALMING THE FEARS OF MYANMAR'S UNBANKED' (2019).
Adam Hunt is an entrepreneur and technologist with a background that spans technology, software, and cybersecurity, complemented by extensive experience in business consultancy, training, and mentorship. A Purdue alumnus, he holds a BS from Purdue University (2002-2006) focusing on Network Engineering Technology with a minor in Psychology. Over 19 years in technology and 12 years in business consultancy, he has focused on building capacity in challenging global contexts, particularly in Southeast Asia. This includes significant work in Myanmar since 2013, where he has contributed to entrepreneurial and economic development initiatives.
Hunt’s career progression demonstrates a commitment to digital transformation and impact. He co-founded ONOW Enable in 2024, an organization focused on scaling personalized support to marginalized entrepreneurs and farmers worldwide through an all-in-one digital platform. Prior to this, from 2013 to 2024, he served as CTO / Director of Operations for ONOW USA, ONOW Myanmar, and ONOW Thailand. In this role, he co-led a small business incubator in Myanmar, overseeing its digital transformation and pivot into a global B2B technology provider, building software teams, and transitioning to agile project management. His early career included work as a Senior Information Security Consultant at Crowe Horwath LLP (2006-2009), where he conducted comprehensive security audits and implemented enterprise identity management solutions.
His notable projects include designing and managing micro-enterprise development programs with the International Organization for Migration in Myanmar (2018-2021), leading the development and deployment of a business training and coaching platform for refugees in Texas (2021-2023), and spearheading the Agritech Platform for Myanmar’s Ministry of Agriculture (2020-2021) in partnership with the International Finance Corp/World Bank. He also directed last-mile distribution and consumer insight programs in Myanmar (2017-2019) with major FMCG companies, employing 130 people and impacting thousands of households. Adam is currently a volunteer startup mentor at Matchbox Studio in Lafayette, supporting accelerator cohorts.
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