In this Founders Friday episode, we join Cynthia Chisom and the remarkable Rita Idehai, the CEO of Eco Barter, a social enterprise turning waste into value. Rita shares how her background in geology sparked a passion for sustainability, leading her to create a social enterprise that allows households to exchange waste for value.

Discover her inspiring journey through building a thriving climate tech startup that empowers Nigerian households to use waste as currency. From shutting down twice to scaling her business, this conversation is full of valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Learn about the challenges, the growth, and the passion that fuels this game-changing business.

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Chapters

0:00 – Building Eco Barter

22:37 – Funding the business

29:00 – How to get grants

37:01 – Second business crash

40:20 – More on grant application

41:40 – Eco Barter Structure

44:37 – Closing

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Rita’s social media:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rita-idehai-b9092260

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ritaidehai?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Website: realri.com.ng (Personal)

ecobarter.com.ng (Company)

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