ADEOLA ADEJOBI
STRATEGIC ADVISOR
CONVERSATIONS THAT MOVE PEOPLE AND IDEAS FORWARD
Keynotes. Fireside Chats. Panels. Executive Conversations.
Adeola Adejobi brings a unique perspective at the intersection of business, capital, real estate, leadership, and economic opportunity—combining industry expertise with the ability to make complex conversations engaging, relevant, and actionable.
SIGNATURE SPEAKING TOPICS
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CAPITAL, ACCESS & OPPORTUNITY
How access to capital, information, networks, and decision-makers shapes who participates in economic opportunity.
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THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT
Capital, housing, commercial real estate, emerging developers, and the forces reshaping communities.
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BUILDING POWERFUL & STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS
Why relationships are business infrastructure—and how leaders can build networks that create opportunities.
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LEADERSHIP, INFLUENCE & THE SEAT OF POWER
Navigating leadership, decision-making, influence, and access to opportunity.
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BUILDING WEALTH IN EMERGING MARKETS
Where new opportunities are emerging across real estate, technology, business, sports, entertainment, and global markets.
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AFRICA & THE NEXT GLOBAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
The growing opportunities for investment, business, development, and cross-border collaboration across African markets.
MORE THAN A SPEAKER
I Don’t Just Talk About Building Opportunity.
I Build It.
Adeola Adejobi is an attorney, entrepreneur, real estate developer, strategic advisor, and founder of platforms that connect capital, corporations, developers, government leaders, and entrepreneurs.
From the boardroom to the front lines of development projects, from policy conversations to global investment tables, Adeola brings real-world experience and a sharp strategic lens that helps leaders turn insight into impact.
SPEAKING FORMATS
KEYNOTES
High-impact presentations designed around your audience.
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FIRESIDE CHATS
Thought-provoking executive conversations.
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PANELS
Expert perspectives on capital, real estate, leadership, and economic opportunity.
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MODERATION
Dynamic conversations that draw meaningful insights from industry leaders.
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EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
Private conversations for leadership teams, boards, and organizations.
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UNIVERSITIES & INSTITUTIONS
Conversations with emerging leaders and professional communities.
AS SEEN IN & FEATURED ON
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WHAT AUDIENCES EXPERIENCE
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A New Perspective
Seeing opportunities and challenges differently.
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Practical Insight
Ideas that can actually be applied.
Greater Access
Understanding how capital, relationships, and information intersect.
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A Reason to Act
Moving conversations beyond inspiration toward action.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
I can confirm that my Spelman Sister Adeola Adejobi has created something special in the Commercial Real Estate space. The DCRE Conference was easily one of the best I have ever attended. The panels were impactful and interesting, actual deals were being made, and the staff was attentive and present.
James T.
Special thanks to Adeola Adejobi for your vision and leadership in making this event possible. Women of Color and Capital, and DCRE, are doing fantastic work to show representation in the industry.
Sierra B.
And to Adeola, thank you. Eight years running DCRE , and the space you’ve built keeps getting better. Watching you take it global is inspiring.
Adeola Adejobi , you’re a rockstar.
Drew M.
BRING ADEOLA TO YOUR STAGE
Adeola is available for corporate conferences, leadership summits, industry events, universities, government convenings, executive retreats, international delegations, podcasts, and media appearances.
Based in New York
Available nationally & internationally
Customized for your audience
Virtual or in-person
SPEAKER & MEDIA RESOURCES
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FEATURED ENGAGEMENTS
America Property Exhibition (APEX) Summit
New York, NY
BYP Network
Leadership Summit
New York, NY
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54th Annual Legislative Conference, Black, Latino and Asian Caucus (BLAC)
New York, NY
Sistas in Sales
6th Annual Gala & Summit
New York, NY
Inbound:
Building Impactful Communities
New York, NY
BYP Network
Leadership Summit
New York, NY
CBC Lawyers Networking Reception
Washington, D.C.
SIGNATURE SPEAKING TOPICS
Columbia Law School, African Economic Forum Women in Business Panel
New York, NY
Closing Keynote Address Georgetown University - The Stern in Africa Business Forum
Washington, D.C.
Closing Keynote Address NYU Stern - The Stern in Africa Business Forum
New York, NY
Council of Urban Real Estate
New York, NY
James Beard Foundation’s Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit
Washington, D.C.
Real Estate Executive Council
Atlanta, Georgia
ALL ENGAGEMENTS
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Silicon Valley Bank - Women’s History Month Speaker - Business, Capital and Opportunities
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Closing Keynote Address NYU Stern - The Stern in Africa Business Forum
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Linked TransformHER Conference - Building Generational Wealth
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James Beard Foundation’s Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit
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Building a Relationship with Funders / Asking for Money
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James Beard Foundation WEL: Identifying Sources of Funding & Capital
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Grow with Google - Business Growth for Entrepreneurs
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Inbound: Building Impactful Communities
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CALIBR Global Leadership Conference - Small Business Ownership and Investing
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Linked TransformHER Conference - Making the Case and Making the Ask
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Access Labs: Unconscious Bias & Allyship Panel
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Black Wealth Collective Conference Black: Business + Community​
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Columbia Law School, African Economic Forum Women in Business Panel​
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Closing Keynote Address Georgetown University - The Stern in Africa Business Forum​​
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Queens Alumnae Chapter Entrepreneurship Roundtable
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Catalyst Network Foundation, CNF Fellowship Scholars Entrepreneurship & Technology
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Corporate Counsel Women of Color One Day Career Strategies Conference Diverse Women Who Successfully Climbed the Leadership Ladder
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National Black Law Students Association Conference Alternative Careers for Lawyers
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Engines of Opportunity in Nigeria Nigerian Consulate
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Africonomie NYC Investment Intensive Conference Evaluating and Structuring Private Equity Deals in Africa
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Real Estate Associate Program - speaker
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Cornell Law School, Annual Professional Development Boot Camp
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SXSW: Black Tech Meet-up
TOPICS MOST REQUESTED
Money, Finance and Business
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Identifying Sources of Capital for your Business
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Innovative Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses
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Leading with Vision: Setting Strategic Goals for Small Businesses
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The Richness Reset: Rethinking Wealth and Worth
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Financial Empowerment: Shifting Your Wealth Perspective
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The Wealth Mindshift: A Journey in Money Mindfulness
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Real Estate
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Advancing Diversity in Commercial Real Estate
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Wealth Building through Inclusive Real Estate Investments
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Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships for Diverse Real Estate Development
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Socially Responsible Real Estate Investing
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Overcoming Barriers to Entry in Commercial Real Estate for Minorities
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The Future of Commercial Real Estate: Diversity and Technology Trends
Technology, Community and DEI
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Intersection of Technology and DEI
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Technology as a Conduit to Advancing Black Wealth
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The Power of Community
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and more!
