Introducing our 2006 Fellows (part 3)

Introducing another two 2006 Acumen Fund Fellows.

Adrien Couton

“My long term objective is to build my profession life around the transfer of knowledge and skills between the business world and the social sector in order to tackle poverty. The exchange of ideas and people between these sectors is scarce, and this divide is a barrier to addressing global challenges, from fighting pandemics to providing basic services for all.”

David Lehr

“I understand the value of building partnerships and working collaboratively. To be most effective in meeting the challenges of sustainable development, I need precisely the type of hands on preparation and in-country challenges offered by the Acumen Fund Fellowship.”

Adrien’s background…

With experience studying and working in eight different countries, Adrien’s professional background includes private equity, an internet start-up, the World Bank (for water and sanitation consulting) and four years with McKinsey & Company, working mostly in the energy and transportation sectors. He holds a Masters in Management from HEC Paris, a Masters in Political Sciences from Universite de la Sorbonne, and a Masters in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard.

David’s background…

A Reuters Digital Vision Fellow, David is currently a principal in an early-stage venture that delivers customized market data via mobile phones to farmers in the developing world. Previously, David held management roles with key Silicon Valley companies, including launching Adobe Systems in China. He holds a Masters in Pacific International Affairs from the University of California, San Diego, and a BA in economics from the State University of New York at Albany.