Podcasts about enygma ventures

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Sarah Dusek.After selling her first travel company, Under Canvas, in 2018, Sarah Dusek launched Enygma Ventures, a US-based venture capital fund to invest in Africa's talented female entrepreneurs and contribute towards rectifying the great funding imbalance. Over the last 5 years, Sarah's work has impacted over 10,000 entrepreneurs who have gone through Enygma's investor-ready programs. In her new book “Thinking Bigger: A Pitch Deck Formula For Women Who Want To Change the World,” Sarah shares the challenges of her own journey building a $100 million company and shares the critical building blocks needed to scale any business. Sarah is also the Co-Founder & CEO of Few & Far, a net positive travel/climate company investing in large-scale regeneration.Christine and Sarah discuss:· The ways in which internalized beliefs stop women from dreaming and “Thinking Bigger”· Sarah's journey with Enygma Ventures and how she found her way to investing in women's businesses in South Africa· Thinking Bigger and how we can change the opportunities and outcomes of women in businessJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Sarah Dusek.

At the NASDAQ Marketsite in New York City, founder and investor Sarah Dusek shares with Seth Cohen, Chief Impact Officer of Forbes, how the focusing on sustainability and investing in women founders fuel innovation and transform communities.Stay ConnectedForbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.comForbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbesForbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbesForbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbesMore From Forbes: http://forbes.comForbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Catherine Gray, host of Invest In Her, talks with Sarah Dusek, a venture capitalist and co-founder of EnygmanVentures, a venture capital fund. She invests in women-led businesses in Southern Africa, creates solutions to wealth disparity, and provides access to capital for women.   In 2017, after successfully selling her company, Under Canvas, for more than $100 million, Sarah launched Enygma Ventures. In that same year, Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list, and Sarah was named to Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list. Sarah began her career in the nonprofit world in her early twenties working in Southern Africa and Southeast Asia. After almost eight years, she became disillusioned with the lack of change resulting from her efforts. She realized that the most effective vehicle for driving change and solving big world problems is business. Businesses are sustainable solutions to problems. They drive economies, create self-sufficiencies, and change our world. Business can, and should, be a force for good.   Today, Sarah offers online courses for early-stage entrepreneurs (hosted at www.pranary.com). Over the past year, five thousand entrepreneurs have gone through her programs to become investor-ready and learn how to build valuable companies. She is a regular contributor to Forbes.com, The Telegraph, and TRT World. She is also chairwoman of the Women's Giving Circle for The Global Good Fund, a social entrepreneurship leadership development program, and sits on the board of ten (and rising) startup companies in Southern Africa, as well as Under Canvas. Sarah has an LLB Law degree from Exeter University, UK, and an MA from University of Manchester in Missiology. She divides her time between the US and South Africa with her husband and two children.   www.sheangelinvestors.com  www.pranary.com

In this inspiring episode, Sarah Dusek, managing partner at Enygma Ventures and author of Thinking Bigger, shares her life story of scaling businesses with clarity and purpose. From her early days as a non-profit leader to founding the wildly successful Under Canvas, Sarah's path to the top was defined by her unwavering commitment to what she truly wanted in life. Now, through her venture capital firm, Sarah is empowering women entrepreneurs to think bigger, build scalable ventures, and access the resources they need to succeed. You'll discover how Sarah transitioned from a small business mindset to building a global empire and how she now channels her passion for helping women think bigger. Sarah's inspiring insights into the world of venture capital, risk-taking, and entrepreneurship will encourage you to embrace your full potential and expand your vision for what's possible.  If you're an entrepreneur or someone looking to scale your business, this episode is packed with actionable advice on how to break through barriers and build businesses that make a lasting impact. Visit our website where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with our special guest. The key moments in this episode are: [00:00] Introduction to Beyond Barriers Podcast [00:19] Empowering Women and Mindset for Success [00:47] Interview with Sarah Dusek: Journey and Achievements [01:17] Sarah's Book: Thinking Bigger [05:54] Challenges Women Face in Business [11:10] The Importance of Community and Asking for Help [18:15] Pivotal Moments and Transformations [21:51] A Life-Changing Encounter [22:34] Empowering Female Entrepreneurs [23:13] The Power of Community and Self-Belief [25:05] Balancing Ambition and Personal Life [26:16] Effective Time Management Strategies [27:20] Making Guilt Your Friend [34:18] Finding Clarity and Inner Peace [38:39] Lightning Round: Getting to Know Sarah

On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, Sarah Dusek, author of Thinking Bigger and founder of Enygma Ventures and Under Canvas, shares her extensive experience from creating a leading glamping business to championing women-led enterprises in Africa. She discusses launching Enygma Ventures, a venture fund dedicated to elevating female entrepreneurs in Africa, and the lessons encapsulated in her book Thinking Bigger. Sarah delves into the motivations behind her shift from hospitality to venture capital and outlines the pivotal strategies she's employed to foster growth and innovation. She explores the challenges of securing venture capital for women and offers actionable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, drawing on her own successes and setbacks. Throughout, Sarah provides insights into balancing life as an entrepreneur with personal commitments and the importance of maintaining integrity in business. This episode is packed with practical wisdom for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, venture capital, or leadership, making it a must-listen. Make sure to have your notebook ready—you won't want to miss a moment of this enriching conversation! Now on The Kara Goldin Show. Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Sarah Dusek and Thinking Bigger:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhdusek/https://www.enygmaventures.com/https://www.fewandfarcollection.com/lodgeshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1647125081https://www.sarahhdusek.com/ Sponsored By:Open Phone - Get 20% off your first six months when you visit OpenPhone.com/karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/583

In 2009, she founded the leading upscale outdoor hospitality brand Under Canvas, which she grew to a value of over $100M. Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list in 2017, the same year that Sarah was also named to Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list. Sarah is also the author of Thinking Bigger, which was written not only to tell Sarah's entrepreneurial journey, but to guide and educate female entrepreneurs on how to grow, scale, fund, and build a big business.Sarah is the cofounder of Few & Far, an eco-travel company, and the cofounder of Enygma Ventures, a venture capital fund that she launched after scaling up her first travel business, Under Canvas.  She invests in women-led businesses in Southern Africa, creates solutions for wealth disparities, and champions access to capital for women.  The Glamping Podcast is powered by The American Glamping Association. Listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owners and what drove them to their success.To learn more about how to support the glamping industry and how to become a member please visit: https://americanglampingassociation.net/info@americanglampingassociation.netSupport the Show.

Co-Founder of Under Canvas; the leading US adventure-hospitality company offering luxurious glamping accommodations just minutes from America's most popular and iconic national parks. In 2017, Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list and I was named to the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list from Ernst & Young. Under Canvas has set an unprecedented new standard in ecological development while also re-defining experiential hospitality in a meaningful way.I believe passionately in empowering women to reach their full potential and enabling them to grow in their leadership. This commitment extends to my broader mission to help grow scalable, sustainable businesses that have the power to transform communities, cities and nations. 2019 marks the launch of Enygma Ventures, a private investment fund focused on investing in women-led businesses in Southern Africa.https://www.fewandfarcollection.com/https://www.enygmaventures.com/

How does one pivot from humanitarian work to launching a game-changing business in the luxury camping industry to becoming a Venture Capitalist? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, Marcia sits down with Sarah Dusek, co-founder of Under Canvas and Enygma Ventures, to explore her remarkable journey from non-profit endeavors in Africa to revolutionizing outdoor hospitality to investing in innovative change. Sarah's pathway to success exemplifies the entrepreneurial courage and innovation needed to thrive in today's business climate.This discussion with Sarah isn't just about her transition to an accomplished entrepreneur; it's also about her shift to a venture capitalist with Enygma Ventures, focusing on female-led businesses in Africa. Confronting the fundraising challenges as a woman in business, Sarah now dedicates herself to empowering other female entrepreneurs, sharing lessons gleaned from her own experiences. To get the latest from Sarah Dusek, you can follow her below!LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhdusek/https://www.enygmaventures.com/https://www.inc.com/magazine/202311/ben-sherry/how-a-pe-backed-glamping-company-grew-its-valuation-by-5x-in-just-13-months.html  Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.comLearn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.comAnd don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

As a founder, you are likely to fall in hopelessly in love with what you have created as a solution. This is a good thing. What is even better is when you are able to demonstrate to investors that the solution you have on offer is something that will delight your customers. Investors are thrilled when you are able to show them that you have developed early and basic versions of your product that have allowed for you to collect critical feedback that helps you improve your product.  Sarah Dusek is the co-founder of Enygma Ventures. Sarah has built valuable businesses and is now an investor - it would be a very good idea to listen to her carefully. She provides clarity and and sage advice on how founders should prioritise their product when it comes to looking for funding. What she says may just surprise you - and bring some relief. About Let's Get Funded Branson Centre has partnered with the UK SA Tech Hub, an initiative of the UK Government, to create our on-demand series ‘Let's Get Funded', for founders looking to get funded. We connected with South Africa's most experienced and inspiring female finance professionals to discuss investor readiness. Let's Get Funded challenges traditional financial and investment content norms with a conversational 9-part series of on-demand content.

Catherine Gray, host of Invest In Her, talks with Sarah Dusek, a venture capitalist and co-founder of Enygma Ventures, a venture capital fund. She invests in women-led businesses in Southern Africa, creates solutions to wealth disparity, and provides access to capital for women.   In 2017, after successfully selling her company, Under Canvas, for more than $100 million, Sarah launched Enygma Ventures. In that same year, Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list, and Sarah was named to Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list. Sarah began her career in the nonprofit world in her early twenties working in Southern Africa and Southeast Asia. After almost eight years, she became disillusioned with the lack of change resulting from her efforts. She realized that the most effective vehicle for driving change and solving big world problems is business. Businesses are sustainable solutions to problems. They drive economies, create self-sufficiencies, and change our world. Business can, and should, be a force for good.   Today, Sarah offers online courses for early-stage entrepreneurs (hosted at www.pranary.com). Over the past year, five thousand entrepreneurs have gone through her programs to become investor-ready and learn how to build valuable companies. She is a regular contributor to Forbes.com, The Telegraph, and TRT World. She is also chairwoman of the Women's Giving Circle for The Global Good Fund, a social entrepreneurship leadership development program, and sits on the board of ten (and rising) startup companies in Southern Africa, as well as Under Canvas. Sarah has an LLB Law degree from Exeter University, UK, and an MA from University of Manchester in Missiology. She divides her time between the US and South Africa with her husband and two children.   www.sheangelinvestors.com  www.pranary.com   Follow Us On Social Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn  

Focusing on Women-Led Businesses in Sub Saharan Africa with Sarah DusekSarah Dusek is a managing partner and co-founder of Enygma Ventures, a private investment fund dedicated to supporting and investing in women-led businesses in Africa. In 2022, Sarah launched a $600 million capital vehicle to drive conservation efforts globally. With plans to invest in sustainable eco-lodging, Quiver Tree Collection will be the largest investment vehicle of its kind in the world. In 2009, she founded the leading upscale outdoor hospitality brand Under Canvas, which sold in 2018 for over $100 million. Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list in 2017, and in the same year Sarah was also named to Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list as a forward-thinker and changemaker. Sarah believes in the power of leveraging challenging circumstances to propel forward change.Connect with Sarah Dusek:Enygma Ventures: https://www.enygmaventures.com/Email: sarah@undercanvas.comSarah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhdusek/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features Sarah Dusek, Co-Founder, Entrepreneur, and Venture Capitalist of Enygma Ventures. Here, she discusses Enygma Ventures – “Venture Capital managed by successful entrepreneurs focused on female founders in Southern Africa”, advice for emerging female leaders, and more.

This episode features Sarah Dusek, Co-Founder, Entrepreneur, and Venture Capitalist of Enygma Ventures. Here, she discusses Enygma Ventures – “Venture Capital managed by successful entrepreneurs focused on female founders in Southern Africa”, advice for emerging female leaders, and more.

Join Lauren Conaway and Sarah Dusek, Investor and Co-Founder of Enygma Ventures & The Quiver Tree Collection, as they discuss women in investment. Hear their take on why we need more women entrepreneurs and how women founders can have a more significant impact. Lauren and Sarah also highlight the importance of democratizing access to funding and why we must invest in the best ideas.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about Enygma Ventures: https://www.enygmaventures.com   Learn more about InnovateHERKC: https://innovateherkc.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the inspiring story behind Sarah Dusek, Co-Founder of Enygma Ventures, as she joins Susan Sly on the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast. Hear about Sarah's journey of building and exiting a nine-figure business and her mission to empower entrepreneurs in Africa. Sarah shares her story of confronting the highs and lows of the startup world, and how she has helped over 5,000 entrepreneurs become investor ready. Learn from the amazing work she's done to give diverse entrepreneurs access to power and capital, and how she is making a positive contribution to the world through her work.   About Sarah: Sarah Dusek is a managing partner and co-founder of Enygma Ventures, a private investment fund dedicated to supporting and investing in women-led businesses in Africa. Since Enygma's inception in 2019, over 5,000 entrepreneurs have gone through Enygma's investor-ready programs to learn how to build valuable companies. Sarah aims to demystify the complicated and often inaccessible world of funding. Making capital accessible for women, helping them to both deliver outstanding outcomes for their own businesses and drive economic and social progressive change.    Connect With Sarah: Facebook @enygmaventuresfund Instagram  @enygmaventures LinkedIn   @sarahhdusek Twitter   @@EnygmaVentures   About Susan: Susan Sly is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of RadiusAI, a tech investor, best-selling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and host of the highly acclaimed podcast – Raw and Real Entrepreneurship. Susan has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, Lifetime Television, The CBN, The Morning Show in Australia and been quoted in MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and more. She holds Certificates in Management and Leadership, Technology and Operations, and Strategy and Innovation from MIT. Susan is the author of 7 books. Her book project with NY Times Best Selling Author, Jack Canfield, made six Amazon Best Selling lists.   Connect With Susan: Twitter @Susanslylive Twitter @rawandrealentr1 LinkedIn @susansly Facebook @susanslylive Website https://susansly.com/   Join the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rawandrealentrepreneurs   Join the Insider's List: https://susansly.com/insider/      

Produced by Foundersuite (www.foundersuite.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders and investors who have raised capital. This episode is with Sarah Dusek of Enygma Ventures, an investment fund for female entrepreneurs and women founders, focused on Southern Africa. See more at https://www.enygmaventures.com/ In this episode we talk about her previous "glamping" startup called Under Canvas, the startup scene in Africa and what cities generate the most founders, how she's fostering an entrepreneurial culture for women, what types of deals she's looking for and how her team screens applicants, and much more. Enygma has deployed $10 million into startups thus far and is now raising a $30 million fund to continue investing. Enygma screens over 10,000 applications per year from African founders. How I Raised It is produced by Foundersuite, makers of software to raise capital and manage investor relations. Foundersuite's customers have raised over $9.7 Billion since 2016. Create a free account at www.foundersuite.com.

Sarah is the CEO of Enygma Ventures, a unique purpose driven investment fund, led by award winning entrepreneurs with 40 years of combined experience growing and scaling businesses in Africa, US & Europe. They understand the struggles and challenges of building big businesses, having built big businesses themselves. They wholeheartedly believe in win/win scenarios for the investor and entrepreneur and therefore have the ability to create flexible financial solutions with efficient & strategic deployment of capital whilst providing helpful tailored support. Through their networks they are able to create access to expertise, mentors, local and overseas markets.  If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. To Register for the 2024 Awards, click the link below. 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards Application Also, check out Outsource Access for all of your Virtual Staffing Needs. At an affordable rate you can outsource the work you need to get done at an extremely affordable rate. You can find more info about them here using this link. https://outsourceaccess.com/

Sarah Dusek of Enygma Ventures talks about what investors look for Episode 832: Funding: What Investors Look For by Sarah Dusek Sarah Dusek is Co-Founder of Under Canvas; the leading US adventure-hospitality company offering luxurious glamping accommodations just minutes from America's most popular and iconic national parks. In 2017, under Sarah's leadership Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list and Sarah was named to the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list from Ernst & Young. Under Canvas has set an unprecedented new standard in ecological development while also re-defining experiential hospitality in a meaningful way. Sarah believes passionately in empowering women to reach their full potential and enabling them to grow in their leadership. This commitment extends to her broader mission to help grow scalable, sustainable businesses that have the power to transform communities, cities and nations. 2019 marks the launch of Enygma Ventures, a private investment fund focused on investing in women-led businesses in Southern Africa.  The original post can be found here: https://www.enygmaventures.com/news/funding-what-investors-look-for Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Dusek of Enygma Ventures talks about what investors look for Episode 832: Funding: What Investors Look For by Sarah Dusek Sarah Dusek is Co-Founder of Under Canvas; the leading US adventure-hospitality company offering luxurious glamping accommodations just minutes from America's most popular and iconic national parks. In 2017, under Sarah's leadership Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list and Sarah was named to the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list from Ernst & Young. Under Canvas has set an unprecedented new standard in ecological development while also re-defining experiential hospitality in a meaningful way. Sarah believes passionately in empowering women to reach their full potential and enabling them to grow in their leadership. This commitment extends to her broader mission to help grow scalable, sustainable businesses that have the power to transform communities, cities and nations. 2019 marks the launch of Enygma Ventures, a private investment fund focused on investing in women-led businesses in Southern Africa.  The original post can be found here: https://www.enygmaventures.com/news/funding-what-investors-look-for Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah talks about Under Canvas, the thesis of Engyma Ventures, her biggest investing misses, insecurities as an investor, changes in the venture landscape, the power of business to change the world, and much more!

Sarah Dusek of Enygma Ventures shares two short posts covering how to elevate your pitch and the heart behind entrepreneurship Episode 803: 4 Ways to Elevate Your Pitch AND The Heart Behind Entrepreneurship by Sarah Dusek Sarah Dusek is Co-Founder of Under Canvas; the leading US adventure-hospitality company offering luxurious glamping accommodations just minutes from America's most popular and iconic national parks. In 2017, under Sarah's leadership Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list and Sarah was named to the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list from Ernst & Young. Under Canvas has set an unprecedented new standard in ecological development while also re-defining experiential hospitality in a meaningful way. Sarah believes passionately in empowering women to reach their full potential and enabling them to grow in their leadership. This commitment extends to her broader mission to help grow scalable, sustainable businesses that have the power to transform communities, cities and nations. 2019 marks the launch of Enygma Ventures, a private investment fund focused on investing in women-led businesses in Southern Africa.  The original posts can be found here: https://www.enygmaventures.com/news/ra6xlef55j5n93mwk6kwsdi34lslmz & https://www.enygmaventures.com/news/the-heart-behind-entrepreneurship  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Dusek of Enygma Ventures shares two short posts covering how to elevate your pitch and the heart behind entrepreneurship Episode 803: 4 Ways to Elevate Your Pitch AND The Heart Behind Entrepreneurship by Sarah Dusek Sarah Dusek is Co-Founder of Under Canvas; the leading US adventure-hospitality company offering luxurious glamping accommodations just minutes from America's most popular and iconic national parks. In 2017, under Sarah's leadership Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list and Sarah was named to the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list from Ernst & Young. Under Canvas has set an unprecedented new standard in ecological development while also re-defining experiential hospitality in a meaningful way. Sarah believes passionately in empowering women to reach their full potential and enabling them to grow in their leadership. This commitment extends to her broader mission to help grow scalable, sustainable businesses that have the power to transform communities, cities and nations. 2019 marks the launch of Enygma Ventures, a private investment fund focused on investing in women-led businesses in Southern Africa.  The original posts can be found here: https://www.enygmaventures.com/news/ra6xlef55j5n93mwk6kwsdi34lslmz & https://www.enygmaventures.com/news/the-heart-behind-entrepreneurship  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today created a company that I’ve watched from a distance. It’s  called Under Canvas and what they do is put up these gorgeous, beautiful tents near national parks that let you be part of nature but without having to go full-blown camping. It was an ecotourism company that was facilitation glamping before glamping was really a thing. She sold that company for $100 million in 2018. I want to find out how she did it. Sarah Dusek is currently the founder of Enygma Ventures, a venture firm that invests in women in Africa. Sarah Dusek is the founder of Enygma Ventures, a venture firm that invests in women in Africa. Sponsored byOrigami – If you’ve heard about DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) and you want to find out how to set one up for yourself, go to JoinOrigami.com. Even if you’re just interested in how these things work and want to learn more, the Origami blog is a great place to start. Lemon.io – Why squander time and money on developers who aren't perfect for your startup? Let Lemon match you with engineers that can transform your vision into reality — diabolically fast. Go to Lemon.io/mixergy for a 15% discount on your first 4 weeks with one of their devs. More interviews -> https://mixergy.com/moreint Rate this interview -> https://mixergy.com/rateint

In this week's episode, I bring on my dear friend Sarah Dusek. Sarah is the founder and CEO of an estimated $100M Venture Capital fund known as Enygma Ventures. Join Sarah and me as she describes how she went from a massive $100M exit from her “Glamping” startup into launching one of Africa's most impressive Venture Capital firms dedicated to funding female entrepreneurs. You don't want to miss it.LIMITED TIME OFFER: SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TO GET OUR ECONOMIC RESEARCH REPORTS:https://mailchi.mp/d41cfc90bd9f/subscribe-to-newsletterLearn to Launch your own Fundhttps://www.fundlaunchlive.com/2022?affiliate_id=3730376BlockFi Pays You Interest on Your Crypto Savings Account:https://app.blockfi.com/signup/?ref=155c31ecSubscribe to YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Website: pentiumcapitalpartners.com[MY GUEST]: Sarah Dusek is a managing partner and co-founder of Enygma Ventures, a private investment fund dedicated to supporting and investing in women-led businesses in Africa. Since Enygma's inception in 2019, over 5,000 entrepreneurs have gone through Enygma's investor-ready programs to learn how to build valuable companies. Sarah aims to demystify the complicated and often inaccessible world of funding. Making capital accessible for women, helping them to both deliver outstanding outcomes for their own businesses and drive economic and social progressive change.In 2009, she founded the leading upscale outdoor hospitality brand Under Canvas, which sold in 2018 for over $100 million. Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list in 2017, and in the same year, Sarah was also named to Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list as a forward-thinker and changemaker. In 2022, Sarah launched a $600 million capital vehicle to drive conservation efforts globally. [THE HOST]: Ryan is a Venture Capital & Angel investor in technology and energy. He achieved placement growth of 5200% ROI in his first 5 years in the industry. His Podcast, “Making Billions”, was recently ranked in the top 20 Venture Capital Podcasts on the Planet! Previously he served as a Chief Financial Officer for a National, award-winning InsurTech company, which he grew 50% year-over-year. Managed and mentored 250 professionals while serving in this role. Additionally, he has mentored over 500 emerging fund managers to start and scale their investment funds, totaling nearly $1B in funds raised to date.                                                                                                             DISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction. By listening to our episodes, you understand that no information contained in the episodes should be construed as legal and or financial advice from the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, or tax counsel on any subject matter. No listener of the episodes should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, the episodes without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a lawyer, finance, tax and other licensed in the recipient's state, country or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction. No part of the show, its guests, host, content, or otherwise should be considered as a solicitation for investment in any way.

Today I am speaking with Sarah Dusek of Under Canvas USA and Enygma Ventures, a purpose-driven business support fund and investment organisation. We talk about everything from glamping business news to investment success and current market updates. I also asked Sarah what her view is of the glamping industry today and where she thinks it's going with experiential accommodation, boutique luxury services and new eco-resort offerings in the future. Today's episode is brought to you by The Start-Up And Grow Club, which offers an accelerator program and support group for those who want to set up their unique holiday rental, eco-resort or glamping businesses quickly. More information about this episode: Under Canvas® Upscale Outdoor Accommodation, Glamping and Luxury Camping  Enygma Ventures -A purpose-driven business support fund The Glamping Academy - Everything you need to start up and grow a retreat, unique holiday rental or glamping business

What is the difference between growing and scaling a business, and why does it matter?Our guest, Sarah Dusek, is intimately familiar with scaling a startup. In 2009, Sarah Co-Founded Under Canvas, a premier Glamping Company with Glamping resorts outside of National Parks across the US & Canada. The business was sold in 2017 for over $100 million, providing the opportunity for Sarah to launch a purpose driven fund.Today Sarah is the Co-Founder and Managing General Partner of Enygma Ventures, a venture capital fund that focuses on female entrepreneurs in Southern Africa. She also offers online courses for early-stage entrepreneurs, and to date 5,000 entrepreneurs have completed the programs, becoming investor-ready and learning how to build valuable companies.Sarah has an LLB Law degree from Exeter University, UK, and an MA from University of Manchester in Missiology. She divides her time between the US and South Africa with her husband and two children.To learn more about Enygma Ventures, please visit: https://www.enygmaventures.com/Follow and connect with Sarah and Enygma via these social platforms:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhdusek/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/enygmaventures/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnygmaVenturesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/enygmaventures/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enygmaventuresfundThank you for carving out time to improve your Founder Game - when you do better, your business will do better - cheers!Ande ♥https://andelyons.com#bestpodcastforstartups #howtoscaleastartup #venturecapital Psst: If you're thinking “Wow – that Andelicious Advice really helped me,” please feel free to buy me a cup of coffee – a breve cappuccino will make my heart and mind sing with joy and keep me powered to serve more founders – thank you! ♥https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andelyonsCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: https://andelyons.com https://twitter.com/AndeLyonshttps://www.facebook.com/StartupLifew... https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/ande_lyons/ https://www.pinterest.com/andelyons/ https://angel.co/andelyons TikTok: @andelyonsANDELICIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTSArlan's Academy: https://arlansacademy.com/Scroobious - use Ande15 discount code: https://www.scroobious.com/Founder University: https://course.founder.universityhttps://bit.ly/AAElizabethYinTune in to Mia Voss' Shit We Don't Talk About podcast here: https://shitwedonttalkaboutpodcast.com/ANDELICIOUS RESOURCES:JOIN STARTUP LIFE LIVE MEETUP GROUPGet an alert whenever I post a new show!https://bit.ly/StartupLifeLIVEAGORAPULSEMy favorite digital marketing dashboard is AGORAPULSE – it's the best platform to manage your social media posts and presence! Learn more here: http://www.agorapulse.com?via=ande17STARTUP DOX Do you need attorney reviewed legal documents for your startup? I'm a proud community partner of Startup Dox, a new service provided by Selvarajah Law PC which helps you draw out all the essential paperwork needed to kickstart your business in a super cost-effective way. All the legal you're looking for… only without confusion or frustration. EVERY filing and document comes with an attorney review. You will never do it alone. Visit https://www.thestartupdox.com/ and use my discount code ANDE10 to receive 10% off your order.SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show's mission of amplifying diverse founder voices while serving first-time founders around the world, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Startup Life LIVE Show! ande@andelyons.com.STREAMYARD OVERLAYS AND GRAPHIC DESIGNNicky Pasquierhttps://www.virtuosoassistant.co.uk/

How do you move past the difficulty that comes with leaving your business? Sarah Dusek is the Co-founder of Under Canvas and General Partner of Enygma Ventures. Founded in 2009, Under Canvas re-defined experiential hospitality in the US growing from their first location in Yellowstone, Montana, to several luxury glamping accommodations near America's most popular national parks. Sarah shared her incredible journey scaling and growing a business from nothing, to selling it for over $100 million to a private equity firm. After grieving the loss of moving on from her role in the business, she found a new purpose. Now Sarah invests in women led businesses in southern Africa empowering entrepreneurs to reach their full potential.   Listen in to learn more about: Finding clarity on what you want and why Hiring the right people to unlock potential Managing the difficulty that comes with business transition Developing a minimum viable product (MVP) Leveraging organic marketing strategies   Show Links: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahhdusek Web: enygmaventures.com Email: sarah@undercanvas.com Twitter: @undercanvas   About Succession Stories Podcast Succession Stories is an award-winning podcast hosted by Laurie Barkman, the Business Transition Sherpa-- guiding business owners through the process from "transition to transaction." Learn more at https://smalldotbig.com  Book a 1:1 Advisory call at: www.meetlauriebarkman.com lbarkman@smalldotbig.com   We appreciate your support...subscribe, share, and post a review to share what you like about the show!   Is this the year to sell your company? Don't leave your exit to chance. Stony Hill Advisors works with owners like you to get ready and maximize value when you're ready to sell. Visit www.stonyhilladvisors.com/podcast for a complimentary business valuation.

Like many businesses, Under Canvas began as a means to solve a pain point for its founder, Sarah Dusek. In this case it was the quest to find a compromise between her husband's desire to rough it in the wilderness and Sarah's preference for creature comforts. Entirely bootstrapped for the first eight years, Under Canvas' elevated camping model surmounted obstacle after obstacle, and is now considered among the best resorts in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler. However, Sarah wasn't ready to stop there. Her own challenges in raising capital inspired her to then create her own investment firm, Enygma Ventures, aimed at supporting women in business in southern Africa. Knowing firsthand the challenges that come as a female founder, Sarah believes wholeheartedly that building an environment where more women can create wealth means a better world for all of us. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Social Media @undercanvasofficial @enygmaventures Guest Website UnderCanvas.com EnygmaVentures.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/superwomen/support

Sarah Dusek is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist. In 2018 after successfully selling her company, Under Canvas Inc, for more than $100 million, Sarah launched Enygma Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in women-led businesses in Southern Africa. She is actively creating solutions to wealth disparity and provides access to capital for women. Sarah actively believes that businesses are sustainable solutions to the world's problems, driving economies, creating self-sufficiencies, and moving our world forward. Sarah has been recognized for her work, being named to Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list. She is a regular contributor to Forbes.com, The Telegraph, and TRT World. She is also chairwoman of the Women's Giving Circle for The Global Good Fund, a social entrepreneurship leadership development program, and sits on the board of ten (and rising) start-up companies in Southern Africa, as well as continuing to provide leadership to Under Canvas. Sarah has an LLB Law degree from Exeter University, UK, and an MA from the University of Manchester in Missiology. She divides her time between the US and South Africa with her husband and two children. Social Media Links: @enygmaventures www.enygmaventures.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-dusek-0b630ab/

Sarah Dusek built her glamping company Under Canvas and exited with its sale of over $100 million. From her own experiences struggling as a female founder to get venture capital funding, and then learning that women entrepreneurs only receive 2% of all available funding each year, Sarah launched Enygma Ventures, a VC fund focused on investing in women-led businesses in Southern Africa. Enygma has now invested tens of millions of dollars in over 20 companies, and Sarah also helps women learn the ropes of getting funded. Listen today to learn the secrets of raising investment for your company, what holds women back, and join the conversation by following Wings of Inspired Business on the free and socially interactive Podopolo app, where Sarah and will answer questions. Download Podopolo here and invite your friends to connect around podcasts recommended to you by what interests and inspires you.

How can we build a better more sustainable and equal world through business? My guest Sarah Dusek in my opinion is an extremely inspiring force for good and someone whose humility belies an immense drive for change. Sarah began her career in the non-profit world in her early twenties working in Southern Africa and Southeast Asia on aid projects. Disillusioned at the impact she was having, Sarah moved to the US and set up a glamping company. In 2018, she successfully sold her company, Under Canvas, for more than $100 million and launched Enygma Ventures. Today Sarah has returned to Southern Africa as a venture capitalist and co-founder of Enygma Ventures investing in women-led businesses and creating solutions to wealth disparity and access to capital for women. Her online programmes over the past year have also helped five thousand entrepreneurs to become investor-ready and to learn how to build valuable companies. During this interview, I look forward to exploring Sarah's inspiring life story and to access wisdom around why and how businesses can elevate themselves as a force for good.

How can we build a better more sustainable and equal world through business? My guest Sarah Dusek in my opinion is an extremely inspiring force for good and someone whose humility belies an immense drive for change. Sarah began her career in the non-profit world in her early twenties working in Southern Africa and Southeast Asia on aid projects. Disillusioned at the impact she was having, Sarah moved to the US and set up a glamping company. In 2018, she successfully sold her company, Under Canvas, for more than $100 million and launched Enygma Ventures. Today Sarah has returned to Southern Africa as a venture capitalist and co-founder of Enygma Ventures investing in women-led businesses and creating solutions to wealth disparity and access to capital for women. Her online programmes over the past year have also helped five thousand entrepreneurs to become investor-ready and to learn how to build valuable companies. During this interview, I look forward to exploring Sarah's inspiring life story and to access wisdom around why and how businesses can elevate themselves as a force for good.

Our guest today has always wanted to have a positive impact on the world. But her methods for doing so have drastically shifted since she started out, along with her career trajectory. Sarah Dusek first began her career in Africa working with NGOs. After experiencing burnout and frustration at their lack of impact, she and her husband decided to start their entrepreneurial journey in America. They co-founded Under Canvas, a company that recreated the African safari glamping experience on American soil. Since then, they have achieved a lucrative exit strategy and co-founded Enygma Ventures, a company that helps women across Africa grow large-scale businesses. In our conversation with Sarah, we take a closer look at her entrepreneurial journey as she reflects on how it has brought her full circle back to where she started her career, in Africa. Tuning in, you'll hear Sarah describe some of the most significant moments in her career, why having a strong support network that can relate to the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur is so important, and why she is determined to drastically increase outside investments in Africa. To learn all about how Sarah is helping women across the world get the funding they deserve, and much more, make sure you tune in today!   Key Points From This Episode: Introducing today's guest, Sarah Dusek, Investor and Founder of Enygma Ventures, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and profoundly heart-led professional  Sarah's company, Under Canvas, their successful exit, and her subsequent dedication to helping women on their journey to financial freedom Sarah's journey thus far and her enduring mission to make the world a better place What Sarah learned from working with NGOs How this motivated her and her husband to create their company Under Canvas Why it's so difficult — and important— to ask yourself what you want  How Sarah outlined the outcomes she wanted for Under Canvas and then executed them The concept of BHAG (big, hairy, audacious, goals) and why it's so useful How Under Canvas found a buyer and made a successful exit The difficulty of closing a deal and why it almost always takes multiple attempts How Sarah and her husband entered the investment space and founded Enygma Ventures How Enygma Ventures is helping women across Africa grow large-scale businesses Sarah and Tracy's thoughts on entrepreneurship and some of the challenges relating to parents who aren't entrepreneurs The network of women who supported Sarah during some of the most stressful periods of her entrepreneurial journey Learn about Pranary, the online course for early-stage entrepreneurs. How Pranary is equipping individuals in Africa and across the world to be investor-ready   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Sarah Dusek on LinkedIn Enygma Ventures Pranary Potential to Powerhouse Tracy Holland on Instagram

BIO: A mathematics graduate of King's College London, Ego always dreamt of starting her own business. Following graduation, she joined Ford Motor Company's graduate recruitment  program (her one and only corporate job) where she spent a few years before "escaping" to start her first beauty business on London's busy Oxford Street. Developing the then new concept of easy, open-plan nail bars located right where you shop, Ego pitched the idea to big high-street brands such as Selfridges&Co and Topshop, securing  premium ground-floor space.  Ego went on to own and co-own 9 salons in the UK and South Africa, and  authored two books on salon business.Realising the difficulty of scaling a service-based business, in 2016 Ego launched a proprietary cosmetics line  with her sister Natasha Iwegbu. Natasha had been hand formulating and testing a sublime super clean  foundation range since 2005. Having suffered from severe teenage and adult acne, Ego was passionate about  offering women confidence boosting beauty solutions that worked no matter what skin type or condition they  had. So under the brand name Ms London Natasha's super clean formulations were enthusiastically launched in  the salons to thousands of women and rave reviews. As with all of Ego's businesses the cosmetics brand grew  a cult following in Johannesburg attracting the attention of giant retailers in 2017 and a venture capital funding offer in 2020. The 2 salons and cosmetics line hit the $1.1 million turnover mark in 2018; the growth was so sudden that the  companies struggled with inadequate infrastructure around manufacture, logistics, salon management and  beauty counter management. A major learning curve for Ego through 2019 into 2020 when the pandemic hit  and temporarily closed the salons and counters. Forced to pivot and rethink the market Ego decided to use the  VC funding to grow the cosmetics line digitally and in a new market, the US. Together with Natasha and Enygma Ventures backing, Ego rebranded and re-packaged Ms London Cosmetics to  The Good Mineral launching in August 2021 online direct-to-consumer.   As CEO, Ego‘s focus is strategy, sales, marketing and building the organization to scale The Good Mineral; all  while maintaining the South African based salons and cosmetics brand. An energetic, natural communicator and inspirational leader in her career so far, Ego has employed and  trained over 250 women. Written for Professional Beauty and Scratch magazine. Been a Professional Beauty  Awards judge for 2 years. Been asked to speak at many entrepreneurial and women-focused events and  panels including WEConnect with Ernst & Young, The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity  Association (SAVCA), Cosmo Hustle and many more. Featured in Cosmopolitan, Elle, Glamour, Grazia,  Modern Beauty and on the cover of Destiny Magazine. Ego is a fire starter and all about team spirit! Popular  with her friends and respected by her peers and employees, she is a born entrepreneur, mother and single parent of two outstanding boys. Connect with Ego Iwegbu!Ego Instagram - @egoiwegbu Ego Website - www.egoiwegbu.com Ego Books on Amazon - Open Your Own Salon - The Right Way Ego Books on Amazon - Kick Start Your Salon Into Profit Ms London Cosmetics Instagram - @mslondonmakeup Miss Salon London – Instagram - @misssalonSA MSL Group – Website – www.misssalon.co.zaLinks + THE GOOD MINERAL THE GOOD MINERAL is a range of super clean cosmetic powders – founded and formulated by two sisters with acne-prone sensitive skin, customers finally get to detox their makeup routines and experience lightweight, natural coverage that feels like nothing but looks like everything! With over 50,000 face matches this is truly makeup that LOVES YOU BACK. We know it! The Good Mineral Website – www.thegoodmineral.com The Good Mineral Instagram - @thegoodmineral

What do women need to know to succeed at the game of business? Sarah Dusek is a female entrepreneur who sold her company Under Canvas in 2017 for over $100M. In that same year, Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list, and Sarah was named to Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list. After recognizing that women entrepreneurs receive only 2% of all available funding each year in the US, Sarah became a partner at Enygma Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on investing in women-led businesses in Africa, the US and Europe. They have now invested tens of millions of dollars in 20+ companies. Sarah also offers online courses for early-stage entrepreneurs (hosted at www.pranary.com). Over the past year, five thousand entrepreneurs have gone through her programs to become investor-ready and learn how to build valuable companies. She is a regular contributor to Forbes.com, The Telegraph, and TRT World. She is also chairwoman of the Women's Giving Circle for The Global Good Fund, a social entrepreneurship leadership development program, and sits on the board of ten (and rising) startup companies in Southern Africa, as well as Under Canvas. In this episode, we explore the lessons she learned scaling her company from zero and selling it for $100M+, the importance of capital as a tool advancing women and equality, and the keys to accessing venture capital as a female entrepreneur committed to serving the greater good. What We Discuss with Sarah Dusek in This Episode Choosing the right vehicle for driving innovation and change Using money and wealth to make a positive impact What women need to know about raising capital Disrupting the status quo in the VC space Women learning the language of venture capital Pioneering the glamping industry Building Under Canvas to a $100m sale Turning a brilliant idea into a viable business Determining your product market fit The two sides of venture capitalism Doing venture capitalism better Episode Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/3t2c3uwf

Sarah Duesk a female entrepreneur who in 2018 sold her glamping company, Under Canvas, a camping experience provider for over $100 million. Sarah's growth strategy is unlike any we've shared on Startup Renegades before, and her business acumen is on point.After learning that women entrepreneurs receive only 2% of all available funding each year in the US, Sarah became a partner at Enygma Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on investing in women led businesses in southern Africa. They have now invested 10s of millions of dollars in over 20 companies. Sarah believes passionately in empowering women to reach their full potential and enabling them to grow in their leadership. Check out this episode to hear more about:Why you MUST find out if there's pent up demand if you want your business to be successfulThe unique non-marketing strategy that enabled Under Canvas to massively scaleWhat Sarah looks for in the founders and companies she invests inConnect with your host on Instagram at @shauna.armitage and listen to more Startup Renegades at www.startuprenegades.com

How are we to address the blatant inequality during our time? One of the things we can do is to support female-owned businesses. Corinna Bellizzi's guest in this episode is Sarah Dusek, the founder of Enygma Ventures. Sarah laments that only 2% out of 100% of all the venture capital funding goes to women-led businesses in the US. As women, it's our duty to champion one another. Do you want to know how you can help balance the scale? If you say “YES,” you'd love to tune in this episode. Enjoy!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://caremorebebetter.com About GuestSarah Dusek is a venture capitalist and co-founder of Enygma Ventures, a venture capital fund. She invests in women-led businesses in Southern Africa, creates solutions to wealth disparity, and provides access to capital for women. In 2017, after successfully selling her company, Under Canvas, for more than $100 million, Sarah launched Enygma Ventures. - Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-dusek-0b630ab/ - Guest Website: https://www.enygmaventures.com/ Additional Resources Mentioned: n/a Show Notes:00:11:43: Traditional VCs vs. Enygma Ventures 00:16:53: Funding Statistics For Female-Led Business In The US 00:26:56: We Need Collaboration With All People 00:32:45: Connecting Different Companies 00:37:40: What Makes A Great Investor 00:46:23: Money Is A Byproduct Of Doing Something Great Join the Care More. Be Better. Community! (Social Links Below)Website: https://www.caremorebebetter.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCveJg5mSfeTf0l4otrxgUfgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/CareMore.BeBetter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Twitter: https://twitter.com/caremorebebettr Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/care-more-be-better Support Care More. Be Better: A Social Impact + Sustainability Podcast Care More. Be Better. is not backed by any company. We answer only to our collective conscience. As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this pod and this community and we are honored to have your support. If you can, please help finance the show (https://www.caremorebebetter.com/donate). Thank you, now and always, for your support as we get this thing started!

Sarah Dusek built her glamping company Under Canvas and exited with its sale of over $100 million. From her own experiences struggling as a female founder to get venture capital funding, and then learning that women entrepreneurs only receive 2% of all available funding each year, Sarah launched Enygma Ventures, a VC fund focused on investing in women-led businesses in Southern Africa. Enygma has now invested tens of millions of dollars in over 20 companies, and Sarah also helps women learn the ropes of getting funded. Listen today to learn the secrets of raising investment for your company, what holds women back, and join the conversation by following Wings of Inspired Business on the free and socially interactive Podopolo app, where Sarah and will answer questions. Download Podopolo here and invite your friends to connect around podcasts recommended to you by what interests and inspires you.

Sarah Dusek is the co-founder of Under Canvas, the massively popular safari-style glamping company with locations just minutes from America's most iconic national parks. After turning Under Canvas into an Inc. 5000 company, Sarah set her sights on backing women-led businesses in South Africa with her private investment fund Enygma Ventures. Both of Sarah's companies were influenced by a trip to Zimbabwe in 1999; Sarah had just graduated and was taking six months to volunteer with a local organization during the AIDS crisis. Zimbabwe brought out the activist in Sarah and shaped her belief that changing the world starts with uplifting women. In this episode, Esme and Sarah discuss Sarah's passion for championing the underdog, the beauty of living and working in a place that's nothing like home, and being a lifelong voyager.  Follow Under Canvas on Instagram @undercanvasofficial and learn more about Sarah's investment fund Enygma Ventures by visiting enygmaventures.com.  Learn more about Full-Time Travel by visiting fulltimetravel.co and follow us on Instagram @full_time_travel. Be sure to rate, review, and follow so that you don't miss out on travel tips, inspiration, and your potential next adventure!   

Sarah Dusek has a radical idea: business can be the vehicle that drives change forward.In this episode, Sarah shares her story of transitioning out of a lawyer track and into adventure travel, her views on businesses as having a positive impact in communities, the challenges and possibilities of entrepreneurship, and more. Along with being a lively, stimulating conversation, Sarah and Christine will also transport you to the African bush, the Montana mountains, and straight to your own heart.Sarah Dusek is the co-founder of Under Canvas, a company that offers luxurious glamping accommodations nearby National Parks. She believes in empowering women to reach their full potential and grow in their leadership. In 2019, she launched Enygma Ventures, investing in women-led businesses in South Africa.Learn more about Enygma Ventures here.Learn more about Under Canvas here.Learn more about Lotus Sojourns and ways to be a part of the community here.Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women.Follow us on Instagram: @lotussojourns or @souloftravelpodcastCredits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor.) Sarah Dusk (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

Sarah Dusek is the investor & founder of Enygma Ventures, an investment fund that focuses on helping women-led businesses in Africa grow & scale.The post Sarah Dusek, Helping Women-led Businesses in Africa (#177) first appeared on Mike Malatesta.

Sarah Dusek is the investor & founder of Enygma Ventures, an investment fund that focuses on helping women-led businesses in Africa grow & scale. The post Sarah Dusek, Helping Women-led Businesses in Africa (#177) first appeared on Mike Malatesta.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ About The GuestSarah Dusek is a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, widely recognized as the co-founder and managing partner of Enygma Ventures. With a passion for empowering African entrepreneurs, Sarah has played a pivotal role in fostering innovation and sustainable development across the continent. Leveraging her extensive experience in business and finance, she co-founded Enygma Ventures with the mission of supporting early-stage startups and driving economic growth in Africa.Prior to her role at Enygma Ventures, Sarah Dusek co-founded and served as the CEO of Under Canvas, a renowned luxury camping company that redefined the outdoor hospitality experience. Her leadership at Under Canvas showcased her commitment to blending business success with environmental consciousness. Sarah's dedication to fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa, coupled with her track record of success, positions her as a key player in the advancement of sustainable and impactful business ventures on the continent.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhdusek/ https://www.enygmaventures.com/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Kajabi - https://kajabi.com/success (Code: success)Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryThe Hustle Daily Show - https://www.thehustledaily.show NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Introduction02:38 - Sarah Dusek's Origin Story13:46 - Fundraising Tips for Young Entrepreneurs17:17 - Profit or Growth18:45 - Post-$100M Exit Moves23:59 - Enygma Ventures' Early Days24:45 - Empowering Women in Africa28:25 - Sponsor: The Hustle Daily Show29:09 - NGOs, Change Speed, African Investment33:36 - Silicon Valley Critique39:38 - Africa's Untapped Opportunities41:46 - Political Challenges in African Business45:32 - Standing Out in African Work47:05 - Closing the Confidence Gap from Venture Capitalists50:31 - Shocking Stats Regarding Women Entrepreneurs1:01:27 - Company Layoffs Realities1:04:24 - Advice for Emerging Entrepreneurs1:05:24 - Connect with Sarah Online1:05:41 - Defining SuccessOur Sponsors:* Check out Miro and use my code PODCAST for a great deal: https://miro.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Sarah Dusek, co-founder and managing partner of Enygma Ventures, shares essential strategies for first-time entrepreneurs navigating the challenges of fundraising. Discover why avoiding bad deals, embracing constraints, and focusing on profitability are key to building a successful business.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/wcMhvTTlcYA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sarah-dusek-co-founder-managing-partner-of-enygma/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uMnQugxlMIhfVNpZHEiy4?si=ac8fb163bc694e9d ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy