In this episode of the IBL podcast, we interview Jodie Wu, Founder and CEO of Global Cycle Solutions. Global Cycle Solutions is a last mile distribution company that is creating access to transformative technologies that respond to the unmet needs of rural East Africa. Jodie shares the tough lessons learned and unique challenges of building […]

In this episode of the IBL podcast, we interview Teju Ravilochan, co-founder and CEO of the Unreasonable Institute. The Unreasonable Institute gets entrepreneurs what they need to scale solutions to the world’s biggest problems. So far, 150 companies from 60 countries have come through it’s six-week accelerator program. Together, they improved the lives of over […]

In this episode of the IBL podcast, we interview Virginia Taborda, the Head of B2B Business Development at SOLARKIOSK AG. SOLARKIOSK enables and empowers the sustainable economic development of Base-of-the-Pyramid (BoP) communities worldwide through the provision of clean energy services, quality products, and sustainable solutions. Virginia shares her personal and professional transformation from the corporate […]

In this episode of the IBL podcast, we try something different and interview both Thomas Duveau, Head of Business Development at Mobisol, and Johannes Sieland, Head of Human Resources at Mobisol. Mobisol offers low-income customers in developing nations quality solar home systems that are a clean alternative to unhealthy, environmentally harmful, and expensive fossil fuels. Thomas and Johannes […]

In this episode of the IBL podcast, we reflect on the top five takeaways from the first ten episodes of the Impact Business Leaders podcast. Find out what stands out to hiring managers more than experience in the social sector. This episode wraps up our pilot podcast series. Because it was so well received, we […]

In this episode of the IBL podcast, we interview Suzanna Haarbosch, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Caïo. Caïo produces food grade Nilotica Shea Butter and premium Shea Butter Products in Uganda for export to the international market. Suzanna shares how she took the road less traveled into social entrepreneurship and why the right attitude, mentality, […]

In this episode of the IBL podcast, we interview Mario Ferro, co-founder and CEO of Wedu. Wedu works to unlock the leadership potential of women in Asia by providing lifelong mentorship and innovative financing options to complete higher education and become change-makers in their communities. Mario shares the internship experience that led him to social enterprise […]

In this episode of the IBL podcast, we interview Myles Lutheran, Managing Director of Eco Fuels Kenya – the world’s first and only croton nut processing company. Myles shares how he built his career in the startup social enterprise space and explains what he thinks it takes to succeed at an early-stage venture like Eco […]

In this episode of the IBL podcast, we interview Coryell Stout, Chief Operating Officer of One Degree Solar. One Degree Solar is an award-winning manufacturer of energy and technology solutions created for families, households, and small businesses in areas without reliable or affordable electricity access. Coryell shares what led her to work for a social […]

In this episode of the IBL podcast, we interview Evan Lutz, Founder of Hungry Harvest. Hungry Harvest is ending food waste and hunger in America by working with local farms & wholesalers to recover surplus fruits and vegetables, hand-assemble it into balanced variety boxes, and deliver it to subscribers every week, year round, for discounted […]