Listen "34 - đď¸ Lighting Candles - Wycliffe Barasa"
Episode Synopsis
Wycliffe is a passionate social entrepreneur and the Head of Donor Relations and Fundraising at Impact Africa Network. He is also the founder of Kosi Africa, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young Africans through education, mentorship, and leadership training. Wycliffe's journey from a challenging childhood on the streets of Kampala to becoming a leader in social entrepreneurship exemplifies resilience and a commitment to uplifting others. His work focuses on igniting the potential of young people and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset to address community challenges.đĄ What Youâll Learn from Wycliffe's Journey: đ¸Â Embrace Failure as a Learning Tool: Wycliffe emphasises that failure is an essential part of innovation. He believes that if you are not failing, you are not truly innovating, and that each setback provides valuable lessons for future success. đ¸Â The Importance of Mentorship: Throughout his life, Wycliffe has been profoundly influenced by mentors, particularly women. He advocates for the importance of mentorship in nurturing the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. đ¸Â Focus on Purpose Over Profit: Wycliffe encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to define their "why" and focus on solving real problems rather than solely chasing financial gain. He believes that a strong purpose will naturally lead to success and sustainability. đ¸Â Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Wycliffe stresses the need to shift perspectives from seeing problems as obstacles to viewing them as opportunities for innovation. He mentors young people to develop solutions that address community needs.You can find the link to our in-person events â â â â â â â â hereâ â â â â â â â .You can follow Wycliffe on â â LinkedInâ â to learn more about his journey!đĽ Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at â vidops.ioâ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.đ Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier ChacĂłn SĂĄnchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.đĽ Want to support the journey? Join us on â Patreonâ and help amplify more voices like Jacquesâ.#FoundersVoyage#Entrepreneurship#Podcast
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