Mike Albu is a social entrepreneur and former mechanical engineer with extensive experience in community development, market transformation, and poverty alleviation in south Asia and east Africa. With a background in Engineering Design & Appropriate Technology and Science & Technology Policy, Mike has dedicated over two decades to working closely with communities, informal enterprises, and small-scale producers across various countries. His passion lies in leveraging the power of markets, especially the private sector, to tackle exclusion and poverty. Mike is a strong advocate for innovative approaches, sustainable livelihoods, and participatory tools to drive market system change. He excels in bridging gaps between different stakeholders and perspectives, including donors, NGOs, private sector entities, and policymakers.