Curt Laird Email & Phone Number

Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

ReFrontier is an ecosystem of impact investing and development that works towards human flourishing in frontier markets. It is business muscle and development heart; a for-profit holding company and a non-profit development organization joined at a strategic level for the synergy and critical mass that is missing from so many impact investment efforts. At.

Nairobi, Kenya

• Frontier market investments, investment advice, and business consulting for foreign companies and donors working in challenging international markets that require an experienced, on-the-ground operator.
• Investments in blockchain, financial services, agro-business, and sharing economy start-ups.
• Business and leadership consulting for start-ups in agro-business, wholesale and retail pharmaceuticals, cyber security, and logistics.

Nairobi, Kenya

I am a tip-of-the-spear entrepreneur and investor with over twenty-five years of experience starting, building, and managing businesses in frontier and emerging markets, including a billion-dollar mobile phone company in Afghanistan. In The Culture Key, I draw on my hard-won experience to introduce courageous investors and entrepreneurs to the foundational.

Kabul, Afghanistan

• Established and operated Afghanistan’s first full-service business accelerator with $5M grant from US Government.
• Sourced, vetted, and invested in 40 start-ups and existing SMEs.
• Designed and implemented growth programs for portfolio companies, achieving minimum 30% YoY growth.
• Clients included pharmaceutical manufacturers, food processing factories, and the “Uber” of Afghanistan.
• Recruited, trained, and coached local and expat staff in… Show more Established and operated Afghanistan’s first full-service business accelerator with $5M grant from US Government.
• Recruited, trained, and coached local and expat staff in business consulting to reach accelerator sustainability.

Kabul, Afghanistan

• Founded and led a 50-employee leadership and business skills training company, doubling annual revenue each year to $2M. Developed and delivered customized, 6-12-month intensive training and coaching to senior Afghan.
• Roshan Telecoms – leadership and business skills training for top 70 leaders over three years
• Development Alternatives Inc. (DAI) – leadership training for top 40 Afghan leaders over two years
• US State Dept. program – leadership training for 120 Afghan women leaders over two years, including senior female police officers
• Rabia Balkhi Women’s Hospital – management and leadership training for the executive management team over one year Show less

Kabul, Afghanistan

Afghanistan's largest mobile phone network and largest private company. Member of the founding senior management team. Helped grow the company from zero to $200 million revenue in 3 years. Built and managed the Regional Team which was responsible for business in areas outside Kabul. At resignation handed all responsibilities to my Afghan deputy as part of.

Greater Seattle Area

• Bought and successfully turned around a bankrupt electronic and hardware security service company.
• Grew from bankruptcy to $1M in annual sales.
• Completely redesigned and implemented new financial system.
• Created and launched new marketing strategy and campaign.
• Negotiated successful sale of business.

Greater Seattle Area

Delivered extended technical sales to airlines in 20 countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe. Navigated multiple cultures to secure client trust and develop tailored marketing strategies. Credited with saving aircraft data management program by deploying technical and cross-cultural skills to address Airbus and Air France concerns.

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