Let's dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Chris Lesner, founder and CEO of Project World Impact. Join us as Chris takes us from a childhood spent moving across the globe from Michigan to Japan, Australia, Germany, and back to the Chicago suburbs, to his emergence as a purpose-driven entrepreneur building businesses designed to honor God and impact people.

During our conversation, Chris opened up about how growing up in 10 schools over 11 years shaped his resilience, adaptability, and optimism. He shares the story of launching his first marketing company in college at just 19, learning SEO by Googling it after pitching clients, walking away from a fast-growing business during his senior year, and turning down outside investment so he could build on his own terms. He also reflects on the early chaos of Project World Impact, burning through capital on failed software builds, being forced back into marketing to fund the vision, and navigating the uncertainty of building something meaningful before it was profitable.

Discover the origin story of PWI, as Chris reflects on the early chaos of Project World Impact, burning through capital on failed software builds, being forced back into marketing to fund the vision, and navigating the uncertainty of building something meaningful before it was profitable.

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About Project World Impact
At Platform Transition, we're dedicated to educating and connecting nonprofits and individuals who want to make a positive impact on the world's most basic needs. We offer a range of affordable and innovative services for organizations seeking to communicate their mission effectively. 

To learn more, visit projectworldimpact.com

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