Craig Irvine’s persistence to change lives in Africa by producing affordable protein and growing businesses earned him a Master Class category winner in the annual EY World Entrepreneur Awards 2019.
africa, EY, business innovation, member impact story, new and small business creation, economic development, Hunger and Undernutrition
Willy Foote is Founder and CEO of Root Capital, a nonprofit that invests in the growth of agricultural enterprises so they can transform rural communities. Root Capital has loaned more than USD1.4 billion to 700+ agricultural businesses.
global impact awards, northeastern us, new and small business creation, Employment opportunities/growth, member impact story
Buddy Teaster is the CEO at Soles4Souls, the largest provider of free shoes to children in need and a supporter of micro-business efforts to break the cycle of poverty.
new and small business creation, member impact story, retail, southeast us/caribbean, global impact awards, Poverty
Health care entrepreneur Dr. Ola Orekunrin is dedicated to bringing trauma care to the most remote parts of Western Africa with her air ambulance service Flying Doctors Nigeria.
africa, female members, health and wellness, member impact story, new and small business creation, healthcare