#25 - Mindfully Saving The World with Samir Ibrahim

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   On the one hand, Samir Ibrahim is a good friend from college. On the other, he's the co-founder & CEO of SunCulture, a company that designs and sells solar-powered irrigation systems to smallholder farmers in East Africa. This is a company that is, in one fell swoop, helping to fight food insecurity, lift millions out of poverty, and combat climate change. No big deal! During our conversation, Samir shares his thoughts on emotional fortitude, building diverse teams, comparing yourself to others, and long-term thinking. This was a special one for me. Enjoy!   Resources: SunCulture website: https://sunculture.com/ SunCulture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunCultureKenya   Timestamps: (3:20) Where are your parents from and what was your understanding or impression of that place while you were growing up? (19:36) When was the idea for SunCulture first conceived and how did you land on this problem space? (29:54) What is the physical product that you are supplying to the smallholder farmers? (42:17) You've proven that the product and business model are viable. The company's growing at a rapid pace. Your role as the CEO is changing. Where are you focusing your time and energy as you think about the future for SunCulture?