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Bridge International is the largest for-profit education chain in the world, serving upward of 750,000 children in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Liberia, and India. The founders, two Harvard graduates, developed an attractive business model for investors. With centrally-produced curriculum and bare-bone standardized schoolhouses, Bridge offered a vision of making a profit while doing good. But then rumors started to swirl about the dark side of the company.This week on Deconstructed: Journalists Neha Wadekar and Ryan Grim narrate the saga of Bridge International Academies. As allegations of sexual abuse and neglect emerged against Bridge, investor responsibility became the center of a controversy at the World Bank.If you'd like to support our work, go to theintercept.com/give, where your donation, no matter what the amount, makes a real difference.And if you haven't already, please subscribe to the show so you can hear it every week. And please go and leave us a rating or a review — it helps people find the show. If you want to give us additional feedback, email us at Podcasts@theintercept.com. The MIT case study video interview with Shannon May and music was produced by the Legatum Center at MIT and provided under Creative Commons Attribution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The role of social innovation in driving growth has never been more evident than in the African century that we are in today. In today's episode, we have a chat with Egyptian-born entrepreneur and investor, Dina Sherif about the evolution of Africa as a growth market, the venture capital landscape on the continent and her experience building sustainable, inclusive, and diverse societies. Nearly a decade ago, she believed that the private sector had the potential to play a bigger role in leveraging sustainable business models to create an impact beyond the usual works of philanthropy. She co-founded a company known as Ahead Of The Curve to help them do exactly that. She joins us today from Massachusetts, USA where she leads MIT's Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship as its Executive Director and has some wise words to share with the entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, regulators and other curious minds listening to this podcast. Find out more about her work through her LinkedIn profile , the Ahead Of The Curve website and her work at the Legatum Center. --- Join us in creating social impact through a cup of tea by visiting www.nepalteacollective.com Support our podcast further by subscribing to our Patreon Page here: https://www.patreon.com/boardroombanter?fan_landing=true

Nicholas P. Sullivan is my guest on Episode 158 of Inside Ideas with Marc Buckley. Nicholas is a writer and editor focusing on the impact of business and technology on international development. The Blue Revolution is his fourth book. It follows Money, Real Quick: Kenya's Disruptive Mobile Money Innovation; You Can Hear Me Now: How Microloans and Cell Phones Are Connecting the World's Poor to the Global Economy; and Computer Power for Your Small Business. He has been codirector of The Fletcher School's Leadership Program for Financial Inclusion (Tufts University), a consultant to central banks in developing countries, and a visiting scholar at MIT's Legatum Center for International Development. In the publishing world, he was publisher of Innovations: Technology/Governance/Globalization (MIT Press); editor-in-chief of Inc.com; and editor-in-chief of Home Office Computing. Sullivan is currently a Senior Fellow at The Fletcher School's Council on Emerging Market Enterprises and a Senior Research Fellow at its Maritime Studies Program. Sullivan has twice been a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Resident Fellow. A graduate of Harvard University and The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, he lives in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. https://islandpress.org/books/blue-revolution

He discovered the prosperity paradox ... and its solution. Efosa Ojomo is a Nigerian author, former TED speaker, and researcher. He empowers entrepreneurs across the world to transform their communities through innovation. Ojomo discusses market creation and identifying opportunities for growth with host Charles Mizrahi. Topics Discussed: An Introduction to Efosa Ojomo (00:00:00) From Nigeria to America (00:06:22) American Prosperity (00:07:22) Market-Creating Innovations (00:16:37) Creative Destruction (00:23:50) Silicon Valley 3.0 (00:32:40) Changing the System (00:39:32) The Prosperity Paradox (00:46:02) Innovation Bootcamp (00:49:23) Guest Bio: Efosa Ojomo immigrated from Nigeria to the U.S. in search of a good education and the American dream. After attending Harvard Business School, he worked alongside legendary professor Clay Christensen and Karen Dillon to coauthor The Prosperity Paradox: How Innovation Can Lift Nations Out of Poverty. This book gives insights into building sustainable economies and is a call to action for anyone looking to create lasting change. Since then, he has given several presentations on prosperity and entrepreneurship — such as his https://www.ted.com/talks/efosa_ojomo_reducing_corruption_takes_a_specific_kind_of_investment (TED) talk. He’s also partnered with The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT to build a market-creating innovation bootcamp for emerging entrepreneurs. Resources Mentioned: ·       https://www.amazon.com/Prosperity-Paradox-Innovation-Nations-Poverty/dp/0062851829 (The Prosperity Paradox: How Innovation Can Lift Nations Out of Poverty) Don't Forget To...  https://the-charles-mizrahi-show.captivate.fm/listen (Subscribe to my podcast! ) Download this episode to save for later  Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!     Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/1729783 

With the plant-based movement in full force, you have burgers and milk, but you also have something that already naturally feels like meat. Jackfruit, young jackfruit in particular, has been an up and coming food that when Annie Ryu first found it in India, saw the potential to save the world. Eight years ago, Annie was in pre-med student at Harvard and during a trip to India to implement a healthcare program, found Jackfruit and its potential as a food that could reduce meat consumption, improve health and most importantly, improve the lives of the farmers who grow it. She saw Jackfruit as a simple solution to solve complex problems So Annie dropped everything to try and commercialize this then-obscure meaty fruit and it has been a wild ride but now more popular than ever, the Jackfruit Company has products all over the United States. There are so many good pieces of advice in this interview. Whether you need inspiration get up your butt and start something meaningful, or maybe you want to understand the complexities of jackfruit, or why there might be too much protein the American diet and why? This episode is a wealth of knowledge and I hope through this interview, it’ll inspire you to take on a big problem. After all, what have you got to lose? About Annie Annie Ryu is the founder and CEO of The Jackfruit Company, the world’s largest supplier of jackfruit products. While attending Harvard, Annie discovered the jackfruit plant as part of her work in India to implement a maternal and child healthcare program she developed with her brother. In discovering jackfruit, Annie saw an incredible opportunity to convert an underutilized crop to nutritious, delicious food, and income and opportunity for farming families. In 2015, Annie launched The Jackfruit Company, introducing U.S. consumers to this innovative, plant-based meat alternative in ready-to-eat formats. The Jackfruit Company’s products are available today at retailers from coast-to-coast and feature a variety of options, including meal starter pouches, frozen ripe jackfruit and single-serve frozen entrees. In addition to achieving many accolades while attending Harvard, Annie was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for Social Entrepreneurs in 2017. Awards and Recognition: Forbes 30 Under 30 for Social Entrepreneurs (2017) - Annie Ryu NEXTY Editor’s Choice Award at Expo East (2015) - The Jackfruit Company Harvard’s Women in Business Competition Winner (2012) Harvard’s i3 Innovation Challenge (2012) Resolution Project’s Social Venture Challenge (2012) Additionally, Annie has been recognized as a Global Good Fund Fellow, an Honorary Fellow at the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT, and one of Glamour’s Top 10 College Women in 2012. Sponsor We’re excited to be partnering with Smart Kitchen Summit {SKS}, the leading food tech event bringing together leaders across the food and cooking ecosystems. Now in its fifth year, #SKS2019 is *the* conference shaping the future of food, technology, and the kitchen. Well-known leaders within the food tech industry will all be speaking on engaging topics such as food robots, alternative protein, and connected kitchen devices such as smart refrigerators. Trust us, you’ll want to be there. Use code FOODJOB15 to get a 15% discount on tickets and I’ll see you there on October 7-8 at in Seattle. Just go to smartkitchensummit.com to register. For easy access, just click on our link for this episode’s show notes. Show Notes When someone asks what you do, what do you say?: We’re an early growth-stage startup When did you start?: I started at 2011 as a college student What is Jackfruit?: The meatiest plant on the planet. It’s uniquely positioned as a whole food meat substitute. Young Jackfruit (not immature jackfruit) Quote: We see the world as we are Why Jackfruit?: When I was working in global health and delivery, I was trying to solve global health and poverty was related. With Jackfruit, I could support the farmers Ripe Jackfruit: A tropical mango pineapple flavor When was the pivotal moment that you changed?: When I saw the potential of Jackfruit it did not matter what, I want it to make it a reality How do you decide tough decisions?: Know yourself and know what you want to do in your life. What is it going to take to be happy and healthy and survive? What was the first thing did you think about when starting this company?: Is it even legal to import jackfruit? How did you get your product into the store?: I had two shots at this. My first time, the farmer added the preservative and it was just above the levels and had to pull of everything. Fruitation to the Jackfruit Company What is the hardest thing about starting and scaling a business?: For a first time founder, You have so much to learn and you have to constantly run up hill. How did you find your resources to succeed fast?: Some of my first connections in the food industry was from winning pitch competitions. The mentor I had was amazing and really cared about what I was doing Lord Of the Rings Endgame My Food Job Rocks: I get to make a positive difference every single day For young jackfruit, this fruit not only reduces meat, but is very sustainable What type of food trends and technologies are exciting you right now?: More talks on biodiversity I also wish medicine and healthcare was more involved in food How much protein is in jackfruit?: A common question, but too much protein is bad for you. We are actually really low in fiber. Will fiber make a comeback? Vegan versus plant-based survey What is one thing in the food industry you’d like to know more about?: How we correlate health and food Do you have any stories about the farmers?: We want more. Right now we are working on scale How do you grow?: We have  a  more food service focus than you think Do you have any advice for starting your own food business?: It’s a balance between strategy and execution No business plan survives first impact Where can we find you?: annie@jackfruitcompany.com;

Kate is the co-author of the award-winning book “Reinvention: Accelerating Results in the Age of Disruption” and is also co-author of the best-seller “The Leadership Code: Five Rules to Lead By.” She was named by the London Times as one of the world’s Top Emerging Management Gurus for her career work in the leadership development space. She specializes in leadership, culture, high performing teams and the inner work of developing oneself as a leader. Kate has advised, trained, coached, and consulted with leaders and organizations in 26 different countries over the past 20 years. She and her family also lived in Asia for 3 years. A former editor at Harvard Business Review, she worked closely with renowned thought leaders like Jim Collins and helped them articulate their groundbreaking theories and models into material that could lead to publication. Kate has written over fifty business cases for clients. Kate is a visiting lecturer and coach at MIT’s Legatum Center for Entrepreneurship. She has authored and published more than 30 articles on leadership-management in respected journals, magazines, and newspapers worldwide, such as Forbes, Sloan Management, the Boston Globe, and the Asian Economic Times. She has blogged for Fast Company and Harvard Business Review. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Kate’s background Why you need to be very careful about the culture that you create Why you need to pause frequently to ask yourself “what am I doing and how am I doing it?” What Kate has learned from her many mentors The advice Jim Collins gave Kate about how to lay out her week and why it’s so effective for her Why you need to be very selective of what you’re working on Staying focused on what you’re trying to accomplish and the key few things that will get you there How to become genuinely helpful to other people and not get distracted from what you need to be doing Why resiliency is the most important thing The dangerous blindfolds entrepreneurs can wear Why you need to be with people who compliment you, not give you compliments Ways to contact Kate: Email: kate@sweetmancragun.com Text: (617)291-8981 Book: “Reinvention: Accelerating Results in the Age of Disruption”

Kate Sweetman is a founding partner at SweetmanCragun and co-author of the upcoming book, Reinvention: Accelerating Results in the Age of Disruption. Sweetman was listed as an Emerging Guru with Thinkers50, and is co-author of the bestselling business book, The Leadership Code published by Harvard Business Press. Her first-hand experience with world leaders, Fortune 100 organizations, and Asian multi-nationals provides a substantial foundation for insights that extend beyond borders. A former editor at Harvard Business Review, she has been published in HBR, Sloan Management Review, Boston Globe, and the Times of India, and has appeared on CNBC in the U.S. and India. She is also a coach and visiting lecturer at MIT’s Legatum Center for Entrepreneurship. What you'll learn about in this episode Kate's background Keeping Stephen Covey's Important vs. Urgent Matrix front of mind Why you need to do three tasks every single day Getting information delivered to you so that you are always learning and spreading that knowledge across your network Why Kate begins her morning with quiet time What Kate and her team did when her contact page was broken for 2.5 month after a book launch Why you have to double check to make sure your technology is working correctly Why you need to talk about what it is that you're doing with other people whose opinions matter Staying focused on your end goal How best to connect with Kate: Email: kate@sweetmancragun Website: www.sweetmancragun.com

Guest:  Iqbal Quadir, Founder of Gonofone & Grameenphone; Founder and Director of the Legatum Center for Develpoment & Entrepreneurship at MIT.  Interviewed by: Ira Jackson

Iqbal Z. Quadir is the founder and director of the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT. In the 1990s, Quadir founded GrameenPhone, which provides effective telephone access throughout Bangladesh. Quadir is an accomplished entrepreneur who writes about the critical roles of entrepreneurship and innovations in improving the economic and political conditions in low- income countries. Quadir is often credited as having been the earliest observer of the potential for mobile phones to transform low-income countries. His work has been recognized by leaders and organizations worldwide as a new and successful approach to sustainable poverty alleviation. For four years, Quadir taught at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, focusing on the impact of technologies in the politics and economics of developing countries. In 2005, he moved to MIT. His particular research interest is in the democratizing effects of technologies in developing countries with some of his initial thoughts published in the Summer/Fall 2002 issue of The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs. Quadir's vision of a large-scale, commercial project that could serve all urban areas and 68,000 villages in Bangladesh led him to organize a global consortium including Telenor AS, the primary telephone company in Norway and an affiliate of micro-credit pioneer Grameen Bank in Bangladesh. He attracted these investors by complementing his vision with a practical distribution scheme whereby small entrepreneurs, backed by loans from Grameen Bank, could retail telephone services to their surrounding communities. With the support of these investors, GrameenPhone, established in late 1996, started building a new cellular network and providing services to the public soon thereafter. To date, it has built the largest cellular network in the country with investments of nearly $2 billion and a subscriber base of nearly 20 million. Its rural program is already available in more than 60,000 villages, providing telephone access to more than 100 million people, while helping to create 250,000 micro-entrepreneurs in these villages. Earlier in his career, Quadir served as a vice president of Atrium Capital Corp., an associate of Security Pacific Merchant Bank, both in New York, and a consultant to the World Bank in Washington DC. He received an MBA and an MA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and a BS with honors from Swarthmore College.

Quadir is the now-legendary founder of GrameenPhone, which transformed his home country of Bangladesh in the 1990s and led the way for the cellphone revolution throughout the developing world. Currently Quadir heads the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT and is building Emergence BioEnergy Inc., a project to develop local electricity for the rural poor, using such devices as a fuel cell that runs on anaerobic bacteria. Linking new technology with the boundless resourcefulness of the poor drives innovation in surprising directions at surprising speed.