Biography
Colman is driven by a fervent belief in humanity's untapped potential. A serial entrepreneur, C-suite advisor, and innovation architect, he leverages his expertise to reshape how we tackle the world's most pressing challenges.
As the former head of innovation at the Nike Foundation and Global Managing Director of Unreasonable Group, he secured over $200 million in partnerships, built one of the largest global social networks empowering girls, and helped scale over 300 high-growth ventures impacting 720 million lives in 186 countries. He also brings experience as a C-suite advisor, serial entrepreneur, Adjunct Professor at Columbia University, and Design Thinking Coach at Stanford University.
Currently, Colman serves as Chief Growth Officer & Senior Advisor to the CEO at Girl Effect and runs x Impact Studio, where he guides families on impactful philanthropy, corporations on unlocking innovation, and governments and nonprofits on designing high-impact programs.
Expertise
Arresting DeforestationClean EnergyClean WaterEarly Childhood to Primary EducationEconomic OpportunityEducationEnvironmental SustainabilityFinancial ServicesHealthHealth DeliveryHuman RightsLivelihoodsLiving ConditionsMiscOcean EcosystemsPeacePeace and Human RightsResponsible Supply ChainsSecondary EducationSustainable MarketsWomen's and Girls' EducationYouth Job Skills
Regional Focus
Caribbean, Central America, Central and Southern Asia, Eastern and Southern Africa, Eastern Asia, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, North America, Oceania, South America, Southeast Asia, West and Central Africa