William Warshauer

William Warshauer is the president and CEO of TechnoServe. He brings more than 30 years of experience in international development and the private sector to his position. Will launched his career as a Peace Corps volunteer in Sierra Leone and has since worked in over 40 developing countries. Prior to joining TechnoServe, he served as chief operating officer of Pact and as president of the Pact Global Microfinance Fund. Will is an honors graduate of Yale University and received his master’s degree from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.

From Shopkeepers to Shop Masters

Owners of mom and pop shops in Nairobi are making small changes that add up to big profits.

Entrepreneurship, Micro-Retail, Women's Economic Empowerment

September 23, 2016

Project Nurture: Lifting African Farmers out of Poverty one Mango at a Time

Fruit farmers and The Coca-Cola Company faced different challenges along the mango supply chain in Kenya. But one win-win solution benefited all players.

Agriculture, Corporate Sustainability

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mango, The Coca-Cola Company

September 14, 2016

Reflections on the White House Summit on Global Development

President and CEO William Warshauer shares his thoughts on the global development summit convened by President Obama on July 20.

William Warshauer

July 25, 2016

Building Her Dream, One Brick at a Time

Within a year of completing TechnoServe's STRYDE training, an inspiring young woman has built a thriving business in an industry dominated by men.

Entrepreneurship, Youth Economic Opportunity

Small and Growing Businesses, William Warshauer

December 11, 2015

How Young People Are Solving Africa’s Agriculture Challenge

Through TechnoServe's STRYDE program, young entrepreneurs are adopting new agronomic and business practices to take advantage of market opportunities in agriculture.

Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Youth Economic Opportunity

Small and Growing Businesses

June 23, 2015

Three Ways Businesses Can Boost Sustainable Development

TechnoServe's president offers on-the-ground insights on how to leverage the power of private enterprise to transform lives.

Agriculture, Corporate Sustainability

Media

January 20, 2015

How Digital Is Solving Three Problems in Agriculture

Digital technology is helping farmers and agribusinesses build resilience, achieve scale and develop sustainable solutions.

Technology

U.S. Agency for International Development, Vodafone

August 22, 2010

35% of beneficiaries in East Africa are women

Sowing the seeds of success

William Warshauer

From Shopkeepers to Shop Masters

Project Nurture: Lifting African Farmers out of Poverty one Mango at a Time

Reflections on the White House Summit on Global Development

Building Her Dream, One Brick at a Time

How Young People Are Solving Africa’s Agriculture Challenge

Three Ways Businesses Can Boost Sustainable Development

How Digital Is Solving Three Problems in Agriculture