Cornelius Kayode
Builder • Visionary • Humanitarian
Book CorneliusCornelius Oladogba Kayode is a builder of people, purpose, and possibility. His life's mission is to merge the heart of service with the strength of enterprise, creating systems that help people thrive.
As the Founder of Kornel Group and the Executive Director of Maven Heart Foundation, Cornelius works at the intersection of business and humanity. Through these ventures, he drives initiatives that empower children, strengthen families, and inspire communities to rise above limitation.
Under his leadership, Maven Heart Foundation has become a movement of love and empowerment, feeding children, educating families, and building bridges of hope across Ghana and beyond. Through Kornel Group, he brings that same spirit into entrepreneurship, developing purpose-driven enterprises like Mpetus Global, The Blac Moment, The Blac Shrec, and Kornel Investment Properties, each built around his philosophy of transformation through purpose and service.
"I don't just build companies or classrooms; I build people, and through them, the world becomes better."
His work reflects a rare blend of strategy and soul, inspiring others to lead with empathy, act with intention, and create impact that lasts beyond profit.
| Year | Recognition / Award Title | Organization / Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Best Child Education Advocate of the Year | Humanitarian Award Global |
| 2023 | Best Child Education Advocate of the Year | Humanitarian Award Global |
| 2023 | Best SDG 4 Advocate of the Year | Humanitarian Award Global |
| 2023 | Best CEO of the Year | Ghana Business and Entrepreneur Summit and Awards |
| 2024 | NGO of the Year | Ghana Merit Award |
| 2024 | Best Child Education Advocate of the Year | Humanitarian Award Global |
| 2024 | Eminent Author of the Year | Eminent Awards |
| 2024 | Ghana's Most Impactful Changemaker | Humanitarian Awards Global |
Empowering disadvantaged children and families in Ghana & USA.
Building ventures that merge profit with purpose.
A reflective podcast on purpose, resilience, and leadership.
A movement centered on Serving with Humility, Respect, Empathy, and Charisma.
Your Engine for Growth: A global network empowering dreamers and professionals to grow, launch, and lead with purpose.
Invest with Purpose: A real estate trust turning investments into impact through affordable housing and community growth.
