I am a researcher in social networks with a particular interest on how peer networks enhance entrepreneurship by stimulating innovation. I am heading the program Adansonia, which involves around 5000 entrepreneurs from more than 50 countries in Africa and has proven as a very effective tool in promoting entrepreneurship when combined with an online business course. At the end of the program, the participants have access to investors and accelerators that support the implementation of their business ideas and allow them to grow and scale up.