Total overhead costs and returns are relatively stable compared to the past. However, this is difficult to accurately project due to the fluid nature of the current pandemic that is adversely impacting the global financial market. Given this high level of uncertainty, it is nearly impossible to estimate the conditions several months in advance at […]

Refine your Business Model Canvas: Include a Visual Canvas Extremely specific notes for each block Explain how exactly you will deliver an end-to-end solution. Ten practical lessons from the business (revenue) models of ventures we reviewed today (or others you research) as they relate to your venture. Envirofit uses large distributors but also smaller, local businesses […]

Develop a Business Model for your venture using the Osterwalder Business Model Canvas.    Value Propositions For mothers in Sierra Leone, our Ukweli Test Strip is a simple, affordable testing strip for UTIs and preeclampsia that could save their lives and increase their quality of life by identifying potential health issues. Customer Relationships Co-Creation User […]

List five compelling take-aways from the Art of the Start.  Your Mission Statement should be more of a Mantra.  No more than 3-4 words that emphasize your values. You shouldn’t use more than 10 slides for a presentation.  You want to keep your slides/presentation quick and simple in order to maintain the attention of your […]

SKS Exercise Results Start: communicating more honestly with each other for the good of our work and hold each other accountable in a healthy way that does not sacrifice the mental well-being of each team member. We will do this by performing active-listening exercises as a team/individuals. Keep: the checking-in on each other to see how […]

Does your work require IRB approvals? If Yes, articulate your detailed IRB strategy. If No, explain why you don’t need IRB approval and identify situations when you might need IRB approval. Our work in Sierra Leone will require IRB approval because we are working with pregnant women, who are considered to be a vulnerable population. […]

1. List ten things that make you feel human. physical pain joy and laughing until I snort love and affection (such as a hug or verbal affirmation) experiencing community and fellowship doing anything musical: dancing, singing, playing the guitar, etc. failure loss and grief forgiving or receiving forgiveness God’s love and grace 2. Articulate your […]

*Based on your life experience, skills and interests, what would a design process that is both uniquely yours and effective look like?  Our team decided for this question that we would answer on a personal note rather than collective. I think a design process that would be uniquely mine is one that utilizes compassion and […]

List the top 20 questions your team needs to answer to advance the venture forward. Categorize the questions if necessary. Who are the people we are seeking to impact? How is the impact distributed across different groups? How does Ukweli’s success in Sierra Leone impact the international system? Why do we care about making an […]