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Solomon Tedla is an impact investor, entrepreneur and pioneer working to help end energy poverty in Africa.  Africa is the new emerging market of the world. Over a decade ago, it was BRIC - Brazil, Russia, India and China.  With many of those powers more mature, they are now global leaders in business and leadership and Africa has become the land of exponential opportunity.  Africa will provide the astute investor with more bang for the buck.  Solomon Tedla is a tenured executive with leading technologies in Southern California, often times known as the second Silicon Valley because of the rich pool of cloud based, mother boards and smart chips.

Solomon leads an energy products manufacturing startup in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, initially making solar and efficient lighting products primarily for the off-grid market.  A dynamic leader with broad and deep experience in diverse industries and roles, strategically minded with operational savvy, passionate about performance excellence with focused attention on financial management founded on solid “big four” experience.  Result driven, collaborative with strong business acumen and ability to interface at all levels including the boardroom. 

In this episode of Getting Deals Done, host Patrick A. Howell speaks with an old family friend about his vision and exceptional work on the continent where he was born and how vision, ambition and patience are married with hard work, pragmatism to create a new pioneering age for Ethiopia and the world. 

CREDITS:

Guest:  Solomon Tedla
Host:  Patrick A. Howell
Creator and Producer:  Patrick A. Howell
Executive Producer:  Tori Reid
Writer:  Patrick A. Howell
Post Production:  WeEdit Podcasts
Post Production Assistant:  Alana Coleman
Intern School Affiliation:  Norfolk State University
Premier Advertising Sponsor:  Vivreau Water Systems
Advertising Sponsor:  Hilton Sacramento Arden West
Ad Voiceover Artist:  Ginger Levert

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Getting Deals Done is a show about doing business, changing power, changing systems and making the world a better place one deal at a time. Host, veteran banker and entrepreneur Patrick A. Howell, speaks with leading and successful innovators, mavericks and captains of industry about making big things happen in the world.

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Bravo Charlie specialise in targeted video communication for impact investors and their portfolios, using marketing, business development, investing and production skills to engage stakeholders and amplify returns.

At the apex of social change, we exist as the possibility of world leaders in business, politics and society being engaging, powerful communicators, and work to accelerate the transition of our world into a more environmentally aware, sustainable and loving place.

Our best work is done with companies at a tipping point, with strong offerings, ready to launch into the next stage of their greatness.  The outcomes of our effort are a more harmonious society, empowering people with the resources and capabilities to lead good lives.

We specialise in:

- Documenting your Impact Measurement and Management
- Making complex businesses and technologies simple to understand
- Coaching senior executives to deliver at their best on camera
- Creating compelling pitches and content, to support Seed/series funding and IPOs
- Crafting digital marketing systems, engagement and growth strategies
- Capturing the passion of your team and clients

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Why a Social Enterprise is Much More than a For-Profit Venture: 

This article discusses the concept of social entrepreneurship as it continues to evolve and become mainstream, and how the aim of a social entrepreneur is beyond just profit.

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/341238

National Philanthropic Trust Introduces Four Proprietary Impact Investment Options: 

What we learn from this article is that one of the biggest independent sponsors of donor-advised funds is now giving people an option to actually get a return on that money that's invested.

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191022005242/en/National-Philanthropic-Trust-Introduces-Proprietary-Impact-Investment

Businesses Need to be Mindful of Social Impact Going Forward: 

This article discusses the notion that businesses need to be mindful of social and environmental impact moving forward.

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/341070

We Need a New Capitalism: 

This article discusses how our current system has led to profound inequality and to fix it we need businesses and executives to value purpose alongside profit.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/14/opinion/benioff-salesforce-capitalism.html

Nonprofit Quarterly: Hidden Cost of Social Impact Bonds:

In this article we learn a little bit more about what some of the risks and hidden costs are of social impact bonds.

https://nonprofitquarterly.org/the-hidden-costs-of-social-impact-bonds/

Gbenga Ogunjimi is an identity strategist, speaker and advisor who redefined his career as an international entrepreneur. He is the author of "Borderless Voice, The Power of Telling your Story and Defining your Identity" and is the founder of GO Global, Inc. where he is a coach and consultant who regularly speaks to groups about how they can find their brand identity.