Growth Engineering

Acknowledgments

I am deeply grateful for the guidance and strength God provided throughout the creation of this book. Every stage of the process was shaped by clarity, discipline, and grace that I do not take for granted.

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the Wiley team for their support and expertise. Thank you to my editors and reviewers, including Navin Vijayakumar, Vijay Chandrasekaran, Annie Melnick, Lindsey Givens, Robyn Alvarez, John Sleeva, Pete Gaughan, and Kenyon Brown, for your thoughtful feedback, steady encouragement, and commitment to bringing this work to its full potential. Your insights strengthened this manuscript in countless ways.

I am also grateful to the mentors and colleagues who shared their time and perspectives throughout this journey. Many of the ideas and examples in these chapters were sharpened through conversations with people who generously allowed me to explore concepts, test assumptions, and refine my thinking. Your contributions enriched this book more than you know.

To my family, especially my parents Philip and Vivian Okonkwo, and my siblings Jennifer, Nnamdi, Ngozi, and Charles, thank you for your unwavering support and belief in me. Your love, prayers, and encouragement anchored me throughout the long hours of writing and revision.

I am grateful to everyone who contributed to the front matter of this book. Thank you to Dimeji Onafuwa for sharing your perspective in the foreword and for framing the themes of this work with ...