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I am now a UPG Biashara Certified Entrepreneur! 🚀   “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” — Peter Drucker. It is one of the quotes that I was exposed to during #UPG Biashara Entrepreneurship Training journey. #UPGBiashara is an initiative that supports entrepreneurs in their journey to turn ideas into businesses. Adopting the Kiswahili word for “business,” the initiative emphasizes the commitment that United People Global has towards supporting entrepreneurs and all those looking to create impact through business (https://lnkd.in/dqU8W8C3). Now that I have gone through the Training journey, completing with Distinction, I am looking forward to the Action journey with more determination than ever before. Whereas, we are aiming at harnessing the available resources to boost household income, we ought to be keen on ensuring that it is not just growth but rather sustainable development. We must think about the future of our children and those that will come after them. Sometimes I close my eyes and reflect on how nature has deteriorated, and can't imagine what will be left of it when my grandchildren live! A big percentage of the natural environment that I grew up seeing has suffered death at an alarming rate. It is no more today. In fact, the statistics are intriguing: by 2050, the worldwide carbon-dioxide emissions are expected to be about 43 billion metric tons; and studies indicate that a tree is able to absorb approximately 25 Kg of this gas in a year. At the current rate of Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from human activities, it is estimated that at least 1.6 BILLION hectares of new forests - equivalent to five times the size of India would be needed to achieve net zero by that time. (Oxfam, 2021: https://lnkd.in/dA6ZUp43). A question that you and I need to answer is “How many trees have I caused to be cut this year?” Let's look at it differently; “How many trees have I planted since the year began?” #SocialEntrepreneurship, #SustainableDevelopment, #PovertyAlleviation, #EnvironmentalSustainability

In case you would like to understand iDE (International Development Enterprises)'s work and impact, don't miss this amazing article! Thanks Prajuna KC and Max Churchfield for representing iDE's values and expertise so well! 💪

👩💻 From Software Engineer to Agri Entrepreneur: A Journey of Growth and Reflection 👩🌾🌾 As I enjoy being an entrepreneur, I can't help but reflect on my journey from the corporate world to the fertile fields. Transitioning from a bustling office environment to the serene landscapes of farming has been both exhilarating and challenging. As a solo woman entrepreneur, I've encountered and encountering obstacles that test my strength and determination on a daily basis. 💼 Missing My Corporate Team: I do miss the brainstorming sessions, online client meetings and the shared victories that defined our work culture. The bonds forged in the corporate world are not easily replicated and I carry fond memories of my former colleagues with me as I tread new paths. My then colleagues are still a great pillar of support and motivation till date. 🌱 Challenges of Solo Entrepreneurship: Being a solo entrepreneur in the agricultural sector comes with its unique set of challenges. From navigating complex regulations to managing day-to-day operations single-handedly, every step requires careful planning and unwavering dedication. There are moments when self-doubt creeps in, but it's in those moments that I draw strength from my passion for agriculture and the vision of a brighter future. Despite the difficulties, I'm inspired by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the world of agriculture. I do carry the lessons learned from my corporate days with me. Here's to embracing the challenges, celebrating the victories, and charting a course towards a thriving future, both personally and professionally. Dhivya Founder, Ana Foods www.anafoods.in -A step towards healthy life- #AgriEntrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #CorporateMemories #SoloEntrepreneur #GrowthJourney #anafoods4healthylife #TechMeetsTradition #Corporateteam #Fondmemories #day19

SustainaSpark is a competition that brings together social entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers who are dedicated to creating positive social and environmental impact through their ideas. The participants will pick out of a bowl of chits pertaining to a specific real life problem under any given Sustainable Development Goal. For instance, 'Debt Cycle' under the No Poverty SDG. The solutions should align with their respective SDG as well as Enactus principles, emphasising sustainable and scalable solutions that empower communities to create lasting positive change. The ideas will be presented in front of a professional panel of judges and will be evaluated based on criteria such as social impact, sustainability, scalability, feasibility, innovation, and the potential for long-term positive change. #enactusphereBU

Introducing the "Five Stages of Social Enterprise Development" - a unified language that succinctly encapsulates the various stages in a social enterprise's lifecycle in the Australian context. Developed by the Council of Australian Social Enterprise Intermediaries (CASEI), this resource provides a roadmap for Australian social enterprises navigating their growth journey and will enhance collaboration among intermediaries. Not all social enterprises will progress through these stages, and that's okay! Formed in mid-2023, CASEI is a group of like-minded organisations with one common goal - supporting social enterprises in their development journey. Emerging from a shared need for a space where intermediaries can cultivate stronger relationships and engage in mutual interests, CASEI serves as a forum for such exchanges and leverages collective wisdom to identify opportunities, tackle challenges, and propel the social enterprise sector forward. A big thank you to all our fellow CASEI members for your enthusiasm, engagement and collaboration: ACRE - Australian Centre for Rural Entrepreneurship Collab4Good Enterprise Learning Projects (ELP) Impact Boom Impact Seed LendForGood Sefa Social Startup Studio Social Traders Social Ventures Australia StartSomeGood The Difference Incubator The Mill House Ventures Ltd. White Box Enterprises. #SocialEnterprise #SocialEntrepreneurship #SocialEntrepreneur #SocEnt #SocEntAu #SocialImpact #CapacityBuilding #CapabilityBuilding #Collaboration #Education 

[𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒖𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑: 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒈𝒈𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆] I've had the chance to connect with Savanir & Natureware, two amazing early stage Lao teams, all sharing a similar vision of reducing plastic waste in Southeast Asia 🌏. All thanks to Schoolab | Mission-driven company and UNDP EPPIC Laos. (Ngan HO, Arthur Mossa) What I've realized? I've changed. A lot. 🔄 Working as a designer and consultant is worlds apart from being an entrepreneur @ Nopa | Product Experience Design. The way I engage with entrepreneurship teams has radically shifted. As a designer/coach, I felt the pressure to bring "smart" ideas to the table to justify my expertise. Now that I understand execution a lot better. How I share what startup entrepreneurs can/should focus on is way simpler, with a sharper focus on the most basic of things. It's also more experience-backed. I can’t tell for sure whether it really helps them, but I can definitely tell that it helps me 😅. I find it cathartic to share my own struggles and challenges with people I KNOW will care, because they're either facing the same issues or they know they could potentially be in a near future. 💭 𝐒𝐨, 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫-𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. 🤝 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲’𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 x100. And when you're trying to solve global problems that few people care about, it gets lonely.  Hearing stories and feeling that sense of community with other entrepreneurs is a huge source of motivation, at least it is for me. 💪 #mentoringformentalhealth #ImpactEntrepreneurship Mai Trinh Thanh Dat Nguyen

North Mondays Series: Episode 39 Embracing 2024 with Entrepreneurial Zeal! 🌍 Hello LinkedIn Community! As the new year unfolds, the entrepreneurial landscape in Nigeria beckons with promising ventures. Here are 5 Lucrative Business Ideas that could redefine success for you in 2024: 1. Renewable Energy Solutions: Nigeria's commitment to sustainable practices opens doors for ventures in renewable energy. Investing in solar, wind, or biomass projects not only aligns with the global drive for cleaner energy but also positions your business at the forefront of a burgeoning industry. 2. Tech-Driven Agriculture: The intersection of agriculture and technology is ripe with opportunities. Precision farming, IoT applications, and leveraging data analytics can enhance productivity and efficiency in the agricultural sector. Imagine transforming traditional farms into smart, tech-savvy hubs! 3. E-Learning Platforms: Education is undergoing a digital revolution. Launching an e-learning platform catering to diverse educational needs can be both impactful and profitable. Think about specialized courses, skill development programs, or interactive learning experiences - the possibilities are vast. 4. Health and Wellness Services: The emphasis on health and well-being creates openings for businesses in this sector. From fitness centers to mental health services, explore opportunities that contribute to the holistic well-being of individuals. This is more than a business; it's a commitment to the community's health. 5. E-Commerce Niche Markets: While e-commerce continues its upward trajectory, consider delving into niche markets. Identify specific needs within your community and tailor your products or services accordingly. Whether it's artisanal goods, sustainable products, or unique services, carving a niche can set your business apart in a crowded digital marketplace. Embarking on these ventures demands creativity, resilience, and a commitment to innovation. Success isn’t just about financial gains; it’s about creating a positive impact on society. As we collectively stride into 2024, let's encourage each other. Share your thoughts on these ideas or propose additional ones in the comments. Let's turn this year into a chapter of remarkable achievements and shared successes! 💪✨ #NorthMondays #BusinessIdeas2024 #Entrepreneurship #NigeriaBusiness #Innovation #NewBeginnings #BizDevwithNnanna

Social innovation is not a small movement anymore... Last week the 4th 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 organized by HUB Entrepreneuriat et Innovation UNIL took place. Social innovation being not small anymore, means, there are 👉 10 million social enterprises in the world today, 🙌 generating 2 trillion dollars annually and  🤝 employing 200 million people (WEF, 2024).   Some of the #highlights #discussed by the speakers at the Social Innovation Forum, we want to share with you: ✖ Real change doesn’t happen with quick fix, it takes usually 40 years 🐢 Going slow means changing the world at the speed of trust 💰 Natural and social costs are not considered yet as capital but as expenses  🌱 Grow while preserving the mission – Investors are encouraged to support such mission   Kudos to the speakers & the young social entrepreneurs passionate with their ideas and eager to solve social issues: Bobi.app, pvssy talk, Eyecap', ATIPIKEY!

The Impactpreneurship Code 2024 conference underscored that social entrepreneurship is not merely a trend but a vital pathway for the advancement of our country. During the event, we highlighted how social enterprises can significantly contribute to sustainable development and emerge as key economic players. According to data from the World Economic Forum presented at the beginning of 2024, there are over 10 million social enterprises globally, generating $2 trillion in annual revenue and creating more than 200 million jobs. These enterprises span various sectors, including IT, agriculture, and ecology, and play a pivotal role in achieving global sustainable development goals. The unique value of social enterprises lies in their mission. Many of these ventures are born from the personal experiences of individuals who have faced adversities and chosen to channel their efforts toward helping others. In Ukraine, social enterprises began to take root in the early 2000s and have continued to flourish, even amidst the challenging conditions of the war. A key takeaway from the conference is that social enterprises are not only addressing pressing social issues but are also driving our economy forward. They create jobs, stimulate local community development, and contribute to the sustainable growth of the country. Do you agree with these conclusions?

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