In this inspiring episode, we delve into the story of FolkCharm, an enterprise revitalizing traditional weaving in rural Thailand. Discover how founder Pasawe Kodaka’s innovative approach combines cultural preservation with sustainable fashion, empowering local communities economically and socially. Tune in to learn about their transparent business model and the impact on artisans’ lives, bringing ancient crafts to the global market. A work researched and put together by graduate students Constança Coelho Lino Figueiredo, Constança Rebelo Andrade Santos Silva, Inês Mendes de Amaral and Laura Durão.

Join us in this insightful episode as we explore the inspiring journey of Jaipur Rugs, a pioneering enterprise transforming lives through innovation in the carpet industry. Discover how founder Nand Kishore Chaudhary’s vision and leadership have empowered over 40,000 artisans, breaking social barriers and creating sustainable livelihoods.

Tune in to hear firsthand accounts of this remarkable social enterprise from the founder himself and learn how traditional craftsmanship is being preserved and celebrated on a global stage.

A work researched and put together by graduate students Johannes Schuderer, Celine Beer, Enzo Prescher, Júlia Mapeli Borges, Sita Helena Krenzke.

Our first series dedicated to impact in Africa end with this lively and exciting conversation between Professor Filipe Alfaiate and Mr. João Barreto, the Head of Innovation and PMO at Nestle, based in South Africa.

They discussed impact journeys, the BOP market in Africa, opportunities and challenges and in particular, a very interesting local-for-local open innovation platform for all in Africa called Nestlé Hatcher that João designed and launched.

Good learnings!

In this episode, we go Burkina Faso and deep dive into how can acceptance be developed for new products at the Bottom of the Pyramid even in situation where consumers are emotionally attached to other products. Check out how grilled chicken in Burkina Faso can teach us about the impact that business can have and how it is different from what NGOs, donors and Governments can offer.

This insightful journey was researched and put together by Henry George Mitchell, Charlotte Both, Hannah Hoehnke and Alexa Sievers with the support from Nova SBE Professor Filipe Alfaiate and the Teaching assistant Daniela M Afonso.

In this episode we look into Yebo Fresh. A startup that in its first year had to re-invent itself when lock-down first hit in South African, and, as a consequence, saw their volumes grow by thirty times almost overnight. Listen to the impact journey of this a groundbreaking enterprise supplying township communities with affordable on-demand business and home grocery deliveries – something unheard before! Join us as we tackle challenging points. How to do the last mile delivery in so many times there are no door numbers, no street names? How using technologies is leveraging their model to create more opportunities? What is the right amount of private and public funding? A work researched and put together by graduate students Cláudia Pinhal, Ilaria Traetta, Matilde Gazzaniga, Juan Ignacio Conde, Manon Michele Prot.

In this episode learn about the exciting journey of 264. Education and its inspiring founders and how they build schools to tackle the source of poverty in impoverished communities in Uganda and Nepal. Wanting to provide every child with a fair chance in life no matter, this enterprise builds local partnerships at bottom of the pyramid. What are the limits, challenges and opportunities lying ahead? The research and production of this episode were done by Sarah Erhard, Lucie Kerangueven, Julia Hermann, Maike Carolin Henkel, Moritz Benedikt Witte

Learn how a business incubator is unleashing the power of business in Africa to bring prosperity in 10 countries through inclusive agribusinesses. This insightful journey with the enterprise 2SCALE was researched and put together by Lisa Antonissen, Luis Fernando Sosa Flores, Robert Fezer, Viktoria Schwarze, Tomás Ferreira Do Santos Laranjo.

In this episode we look into tensions and complexity for founders with a Western mindset encountered while setting up their impact enterprise in a low income/BOP market (Madagascar) in the education sector. Madagascar. An analysis rooted in a frank and open conversation discussing the target group, affordability, scalability, and ethical concerns with the co-founder of the enterprise Future Madagaskar. The research and production of this episode were done by Sophie Andres, Francisco Potthoff, Felix Seidel, Nico Gemkow, and Linda Elberkish.