In this bonus episode we speak with Apols Garmay, the founder of Hidden Manna Farms. If you are curious then listen in. Conversation Overview Apols is building an agro startup in the Philippines. Connect with Apols Linkedin Conversation Highlights “I rarely see ago startups apply technology where the farmer and consumer are both involved.” A. […]
Series 11: South Asia. Episode 216 with Miller Alexander Rajendran Founder & CEO of SenzAgro
Our sixth guest in the South Asia series is Sri Lankan Miller Alexander Rajendran the founder & CEO of SenzAgro. If you are curious, then listen in. Conversation Overview Miller is building an advanced technological product for the agro industry in his native Sri Lanka. He is passionate about entrepreneurship and development. Connect with Miller […]
Series 10: A Rare Birds Collaboration with Startup Lounge Africa. Episode 202 with Lydia Amenyaglo the Ghanaian-German Founder of Plenty Plenty Africa
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Get to Know Lydia Lydia’s Family History with Farming The End Product Understand the Basics of Cocao Production Government Policy Towards Cocoa Production Bi-Products of Cocoa Production The Team Behind Plenty Plenty Africa Challenges, Rewards and Culture When Building a Business in Ghana The Big Vision Opportunities in Agro
Series 8: Exploring the Puerto Rico Startup Ecosystem Episode 176: Erica Reyes, Founder of Puerto Rico’s First School of Coffee and Barristas
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Growing Up on a coffee plantation as the daughter of coffee growers. The Coffee Culture in Puerto Rico Maintaining the Essence of Coffee in the Shop The School of Coffee and Baristas of Puerto Rico The Challenges of Running a Coffee Business Coffee Traveling Around the Globe Being the First Spanish Speaking Barrista […]
Series 8: Exploring the Puerto Rico Startup Ecosystem Episode 172 Investing in Yourself to Add Value to Your Business with Perla Sofia Curbelo
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Get to Know Perla A Love for Agriculture The Beginnings of AgroChic Plants for Shifting the Environment The Floral Industry in Puerto Rico Learning Horticultural Therapy Pursuing Certification in Horticulture Exploring the Biophilia Theory The Business of Investing in Yourself: 5 Lessons Learned The Uniqueness of the Puerto Rican Entrepreneur
Episode 151 Talking Tea with India-based Anamika Singh, Founder of Anandini Himalaya Tea
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Growing Up in the Family Business The Business of Tea Understanding the Basics of Tea The Westernization of Tea Promoting a Culture of Tea Education of Tea as Part of the Business Philosophy Collaborations to Promote the Brand The Challenges of Building a Tea Business The Process of Producing Tea Selling at Home […]