What a wonderful opportunity to explore an emerging business for my graduate students and to give them the chance of contributing to its success. Richard was a wonderful host and made himself available whenever students needed his help.

It has been an absolute pleasure working with the founder of Africa Geospace. He is incredibly warm, approachable, and consistently demonstrates a genuine passion for supporting others. Despite a tight timeline, he went out of his way to provide us with valuable guidance and resources whenever we needed them. His responsiveness, professionalism, and unwavering dedication truly made a difference in our project. We are grateful for his support and deeply impressed by his leadership and vision. Africa Geospace is undoubtedly in excellent hands.

Provided with a very interesting project to do research on.

African Geospace is an innovative organization, and Richard is an enthusiastic entrepreneur. An interesting project with valuable experience.

It was great working with Richard as he had time and patience to listen and give clarity on issues about his business and plans for the future.

We deeply appreciate the opportunity to work with African Geospace on this meaningful project focused on climate and environmental monitoring. Through our research and presentation development, our team has gained valuable insight into the critical role that geospatial and AI-powered technologies can play in addressing Africa’s most pressing climate challenges. We were particularly impressed by African Geospace’s clear mission to democratize access to environmental intelligence and their commitment to providing localized, real-time, and user-friendly solutions. The company’s work in agricultural monitoring, disaster risk reduction, urban resilience, and natural resource management offers tangible impact and long-term benefits for stakeholders across sectors. From a consulting and communication perspective, we believe African Geospace is uniquely positioned to scale its influence by continuing to: Simplify technical insights for non-technical audiences, Strengthen partnerships with government and NGO stakeholders, Leverage powerful storytelling and visual design to communicate its value, Showcase real-world success stories through accessible and dynamic business documents. We hope our work contributes meaningfully to your stakeholder engagement and commercialization efforts. Thank you for trusting us to support your mission. We wish you continued success as you lead the way in geospatial innovation across the continent. Warm regards, Team 2 (Riya, Favour, and Chengming) University of Guelph – MSc in Management, ICE Specialization

Hi Richard, Thank you for the opportunity to work with you on this project. It was a valuable chance to apply what I learned in my course, including the Business Model Canvas, Gantt chart, and risk mitigation strategies. I gained significant insights into a new sector that I hadn't explored before, which has broadened my understanding and skills. Overall, I appreciate the experience and opportunity. Best Regards, Juan Li

African Geospace’s presentation at the Innovation Commercialization Strategy Workshop was highly engaging, demonstrating expertise in geospatial intelligence and its real-world applications. Their ability to simplify complex climate data into actionable business insights made the session valuable, though a deeper focus on implementation challenges would enhance its impact. Overall, the experience was insightful, showcasing innovative solutions with strong potential for climate resilience and sustainable development in Africa.

We truly appreciate the opportunity to analyze and contribute to the Onefarm project. Your mission to empower smallholder farmers through geospatial technologies is both inspiring and impactful. We were particularly impressed by your commitment to inclusive design and localized innovation. We hope our strategic recommendations around business model diversification, stakeholder engagement, and market adaptation can support your long-term growth and social impact. We look forward to seeing Onefarm make a real difference across sub-Saharan Africa.

Great experience working with Richard! He was flexible, responsive and offered a valuable learning experience for the students.

Working on the Digital Marketing Campaign project with Richard Folly and African Geospace was an amazing experience. Richard provided clear direction valuable feedback and open communication throughout the process. His guidance offered was invaluable in helping us understand industry expectations and improve our skill to align with it.

Richard has been a fantastic partner, demonstrating both enthusiasm and professionalism throughout the project. He brought an engaging, real-world problem that captivated the students and encouraged meaningful learning. His responsiveness and active engagement with the students were truly commendable, as he consistently provided guidance and support when needed. His professional approach and dedication greatly enhanced the project's success, and it has been a pleasure collaborating with Richard. I look forward to working together again in the future!

African Geospace is a well run organisation whose leader clearly cares about the cause for which they do what they do. It's been good working with Richard on this project.

Working with Richard on the Digital Marketing Campaign for African Geospace during Fall 2024 was a collaborative and engaging experience. Richard was generally easy to reach and responsive, which made communication smooth throughout the project. He actively participated in the design process, providing constructive feedback and having a clear vision for how the visual assets should align with his company’s branding and objectives. Additionally, he shared the brand guidelines with the group early on, which was incredibly helpful in ensuring consistency and alignment across all deliverables. Overall, his involvement and direction contributed positively to the project’s progress.