Founder's Voyage

In this podcast episode, Zara, an MIT bootcamps alumni and entrepreneur, shares her journey from her conservative upbringing in Azerbaijan to becoming a successful businesswoman. She discusses the importance of independence, embracing failure, and maintaining personal values in entrepreneurship. Zara also talks about her approach to leadership, the challenges she faced as a young woman in business, and her philosophy on success. Despite taking a break to focus on motherhood, Zara is exploring opportunities in the environmental sector and emphasizes the importance of self-care and enjoying the entrepreneurial journey.

In this episode of the Founders Voyage community discord live discussion, social entrepreneur Alice Layton shares her experiences and insights on creating social change through innovative solutions in South America. She discusses the importance of addressing social issues like education and conservation, leveraging tourism for revenue, and the power of entrepreneurship in empowering indigenous communities. Alice emphasizes measuring impact through positive community outcomes and the need for inclusion and understanding of local dynamics. We explore the complexities of Alice's business model, her role as a catalyst for change, and the philosophy of utilizing community resources.