GSEC Days 3 and 4- Panel discussion and investment pitch

Finally got a chance to write!

Yesterday: Attended a nonprofit panel that featured leaders with expertise in microfinance, education, and global health.

Met one of the founders of Ashesi University in Ghana. http://www.ashesi.org/ I was amazed at the similarity in our business goals and financial planning models that we each developed independently. It also gave me reassurance that my model is feasible and sustainable (seeing somebody else who had achieved it). I will be meeting her for coffee sometime in the next few weeks to exchange ideas and advice.

Today: Pitched the business model! The judges gave feedback that was very helpful. I look forward to discussing their feedback further at a luncheon I will be attending in less than fifteen minutes.

Tomorrow: I will be attending the business dinner held in honor of all the teams. This will be an amazing opportunity to continue to exchange ideas.

Must run, the luncheon starts in 10 minutes.

Laura Umetsu
Project Manager
International Leadership Academy of Ethiopia