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Solving the Organic Waste Problem - Cynthia Umutoniwabo | WIB Podcast E5

On this episode of "What I'm Building," Here is what I learned from my conversation with Cynthia Umutoniwabo, CEO and co-founder of Loopa ; a groundbreaking agricultural startup. Cynthia shares her inspiring journey from being diagnosed with cancer to becoming a mother and finding a new perspective on life. She discusses how her experience as a cancer survivor motivated her to pursue her dreams and make a positive impact in the world. 🎙️ Topics: 00:00 - Introduction 01:31 - Winning the 2023 Hanga Pitchfest competition and meeting the president 04:07 - Cynthia's journey into entrepreneurship and joining Loopa 07:52 - The impact of Cynthia's cancer diagnosis on her perspective and goals 09:00 - Cynthia's passion for entrepreneurship and making a positive impact 10:06 - The skills and qualities of a great operator in the beauty industry 11:39 - Cynthia's journey through Jasiri Talent Investor program 13:53 - Identifying the problem in agriculture and the need for organic fertilizer 16:41 - The challenges faced by farmers and the benefits of Loopa's solution 18:27 - The process of building Loopa's MVP and the role of education 20:56 - The results and impact of Loopa's organic fertilizer on crops 20:56 - The results and impact of Loopa's organic fertilizer on crops 22:58 - Loopa's plans for scaling and becoming a Pan-African solution 27:26 - The integration of IoT technology in Loopa's processes 29:18 - Cynthia's transition from the beauty industry to agriculture 31:03 - Cynthia's leadership qualities and the importance of teamwork 32:56 - Cynthia's experience in the Jasiri Talent Investor program 34:11 - The challenges and growth experienced during the program 36:38 - Finding one's calling and the realities of entrepreneurship 39:19 - Cynthia's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs 41:18 - What to expect from Loopa in 2024 42:12 - Cynthia's life outside of entrepreneurship as a mother 42:53 - Cynthia's dedication to entrepreneurship and making a difference 🔗 Connect with Cynthia Umutoniwabo: LinkedIn:   / cynthia-umutoniwabo   🔗 Stay updated with "What I'm Building": Channel:    / @whatimbuildingpod   X:   / yussoufntwali   LinkedIn:   / yussoufntwali