Podcast - Humanitarian entrepreneur

Listen to my interview on the Humanitarian Entrepreneur podcast where I talk about how I started my company, the need to support entrepreneurs in developing countries, and the best ways to do so.

We discuss:

1. What the development industry really thought about going remote years before the COVID-19 pandemic

2. What Aidtrepreneurship really means

3. How I was able to able bring my business expertise to those in need

And more!

In This Episode:

[01:25] - We’re introduced to Donna Rosa and learn what brought her to entrepreneurship coaching in emerging economies.

[04:09] - Donna started coaching farmers in the food industry on how to run their businesses.

[05:31] - In 2015, Donna came to the realization that she could do her work in entrepreneurship coaching remotely. Here’s how everyone responded.

[07:44] - Tiffany and Donna chat about the benefits of working remotely.

[09:28] - The differences in entrepreneurship between the developed and the developing worlds, according to Donna.

[11:03] - What mistakes do experienced microenterprises still make?

[12:23] - We hear what Donna believes to be the biggest myths in entrepreneurship in emerging economies.

[15:15] - These are the essential skills Donna believes are needed to succeed in this industry.

[16:30] - Donna discusses the Entrepreneurship Plan (or EPlan) services she offers that can help entrepreneurs where they are at with the business.

[18:48] - The EPlan template that Donna’s consultees receive starts with the easy stuff first and the difficult stuff last.

[21:15] - What do Donna’s services cost and what do they cover?

[23:23] - In Donna’s experience, those on the lower levels of her program are most worried about cash flow. Here’s how Donna is able to help them.

[24:47] - Entrepreneurs are learning in the context of their own businesses, and Donna finds this is the way for entrepreneurs to learn best. Here’s why.

[26:33] - Donna discusses how entrepreneurship can be the most effective form of developmental aid and reveals more about her coined term Aidtrepreneurship.

[28:14] - If someone is motivated to take action and wants to benefit from Donna’s services, here’s what they need to know.

[29:53] - Donna shares her words of wisdom for entrepreneurs in developing countries.

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