In 2011, Phil Hughes decided to start Mavuno Harvest, a provider of ethically sourced and organic dried fruit, sourced from family farms in Africa. This was after his time in the Peace Corps helped him put the pieces together for a business plan. Bridging the gap between wasted food products in developing countries and the global market - providing delicious, and organic fruit snacks while stimulating local economies. Living through exuberant and disastrous moments throughout his venture, he was able to build a successful business that took him from $12,000 his first year to nearly 4 million in revenue. We dive into the fundamentals of starting of company, learning how to reach profitability and make it past your first year as an entrepreneur.

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