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Author: Myles Lutheran

Some Photos from the GrowthAfrica Site Visit – April 2013

Myles Lutheran 2013 Scouts in the Field, Africa, Frontier Market Scouts, Myles Lutheran, Scouts in the Field May 12, 2013

Working hard with one of the team members for the photo op.Working hard with one of the team members for the photo op.

Helping to Pave the Way for Kenya’s Organic Farming Future

Myles Lutheran 2013 Scouts in the Field, Africa, Frontier Market Scouts, Myles Lutheran, Scouts in the Field May 2, 2013

Zucchini Plant - Eco Fertilizers KenayAs progress continues in the upgraded Eco Fuels Kenya factory and daily operation starts to move towards an autonomous flow, the management team now looks forward to further implementing its strategic plan for the future. Specifically what this means is … Continue reading →

Building the Croton Supply Chain Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Myles Lutheran 2013 Scouts in the Field, Africa, Frontier Market Scouts, Myles Lutheran, Scouts in the Field April 15, 2013

Since the arrival of our new machinery a few weeks ago the team has been busy unpacking, setting up and adjusting the various components to get each one operating at optimum efficiency. …

Judging the Tangaza College Business Plan Competition & Striking Oil in Naro Maru

Myles Lutheran 2013 Scouts in the Field, Africa, Frontier Market Scouts, Myles Lutheran, Scouts in the Field March 29, 2013

Judging the Tangaza Competition alongside ALTIS, Jacana Partners, and Acumen FundAs part of my Frontier Market Scouts assignment with Eco Fuels Kenya, I am spending 20% of my time scouting new companies and partners for future Village Capital programs. The first scouting opportunity of my placement came on March 15th … Continue reading →

Stage 3: Prepare – Putting the ‘Eco Fuels’ Pieces in Place

Myles Lutheran 2013 Scouts in the Field, Africa, Frontier Market Scouts, Myles Lutheran, Scouts in the Field March 11, 2013

Eco Fuels Kenya - 1 Year AnniversaryThe past couple of weeks at Eco Fuels Kenya consisted of learning the processes of day-to-day operations, getting to know the personalities and roles of each team member, and starting to find ways to contribute as a Frontier Market Scout. … Continue reading →

Scouting a Path to an Impact Investing Career

Myles Lutheran 2013 Scouts in the Field, Africa, Frontier Market Scouts, Myles Lutheran, Scouts in the Field March 9, 2013

Here is a blog I wrote for ImpactIQ, part of a startup called ImpactSpace.  You can see the original posting here. (Editor’s Note: Both local and global talent is sorely needed to help the enterprising poor build businesses for scalable … Continue reading →

A Frontier Market Scout’s Transition to Eco Fuels Kenya

Myles Lutheran 2013 Scouts in the Field, Africa, Frontier Market Scouts, Myles Lutheran, Scouts in the Field February 27, 2013

FMS Scouts Myles and Emily re-discover Post-It Notes on the streets of San FranciscoThe weeks between the completion of my Frontier Market Scout (FMS) training at Monterey International Institute and my arrival at the Eco Fuels Kenya factory in Naro Moru, Kenya were filled with anxiousness, anticipation, and excitement. Being reinvigorated about social … Continue reading →

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