Leana is the former CEO of Nanotech LLC and the current director of Global Newborn Solutions, where she is dedicated to improving infant health in low-resource settings. With a background in biotechnology and a passion for health care innovation, she has developed the Dream Warmer, a life-saving device designed to combat hypothermia in newborns. Leana's commitment to education and community engagement in newborn health has positioned her as a leader in the nonprofit sector, making significant strides in reducing infant mortality rates in Rwanda.💡 What You’ll Learn from Leana's Journey: 🔸 Embrace Opportunities: Leana emphasises that the fear of missed opportunities can be more daunting than the fear of failure. She encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to focus on seizing meaningful opportunities rather than fearing potential setbacks. 🔸 The Importance of Community: Building a strong community around a shared mission is crucial. Leana highlights how fostering an environment of collaboration and transparency can motivate volunteers and team members to work towards a common goal. 🔸 Balancing Impact and Sustainability: Transitioning from a for-profit to a nonprofit model allowed Leana to prioritise impact over financial gain. She shares insights on how to create sustainable solutions that address critical health issues without compromising accessibility. 🔸 Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Leana's journey reflects the importance of being open to feedback and continuously improving. She encourages entrepreneurs to embrace their weaknesses and learn from criticism to enhance their projects and personal growth.This discussion will provide a great deal of clarity to entrepreneurs newly starting a company, particularly if they are interested in non-profits.You can find the link to our in-person events ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can follow Leana on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ to learn more about her journey!🎥 Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.🥂 Want to support the journey? Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and help amplify more voices like Jacques’.#FoundersVoyage#Entrepreneurship#Podcast

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