When we first connected, you shared an observation that has stayed with me ever since: you mentioned having an African friend who only reached out when they needed financial assistance. At the time, I was determined not to become that person. Yet, in many ways, I eventually found myself in the same position.
That experience has reinforced something I believe is one of the greatest challenges facing African innovators and entrepreneurs - access to finance. Talent, creativity, and determination are abundant, but we cannot ignore the reality that capital often determines how far an idea can go and how quickly it can grow.
Looking through your résumé and the breadth of your work in Neighborhood Economics, business development, and community wealth building, I have an even deeper appreciation for who you are and what you do. I also now understand why a few of my friends were impressed that you chose to support my ventures. They clearly were already familiar with the impact and reputation of your work.
Thank you for the example you continue to set. I look forward to the day when the principles and models you have developed can be extended more deeply into our African communities, where they will help unlock tremendous potential and strengthen local economies.
When we first connected, you shared an observation that has stayed with me ever since: you mentioned having an African friend who only reached out when they needed financial assistance. At the time, I was determined not to become that person. Yet, in many ways, I eventually found myself in the same position.
That experience has reinforced something I believe is one of the greatest challenges facing African innovators and entrepreneurs - access to finance. Talent, creativity, and determination are abundant, but we cannot ignore the reality that capital often determines how far an idea can go and how quickly it can grow.
Looking through your résumé and the breadth of your work in Neighborhood Economics, business development, and community wealth building, I have an even deeper appreciation for who you are and what you do. I also now understand why a few of my friends were impressed that you chose to support my ventures. They clearly were already familiar with the impact and reputation of your work.
Thank you for the example you continue to set. I look forward to the day when the principles and models you have developed can be extended more deeply into our African communities, where they will help unlock tremendous potential and strengthen local economies.
Yeah what we do works in our country.
And it’s a great example