Interview: The Fresh Connection (2013)
Mark Jaffe of The Fresh Connection interviewed by MCN on June 25, 2013.
Interview: Solepower (2013)
Solepower interviewed by MCN on June 19, 2013
Interview: Access Afya (2013 – #2)
Melissa Menke of Access Afya interviewed by MCN on June 14, 2013.
Interview: Colectivo 1050 (2013)
Kythzia Barrera of Colectivo 1050 interviewed by MCN on June 10, 2013.
Interview: Access Afya (2013 – #1)
The WJF team always loves meeting up with our entrants! So it was no surprise that we had a great time talking with Access Afya’s founder Melissa Menke, a finalist for the …
Interview: Day One Response (2013)
Interview by Madeline Parrish, Communications Intern Day One Response distributes their patented DayOne Waterbag, a ten gallon water filtration backpack, to disaster affected areas with no access to clean water. …
Interview: Tonle
“This time around it was very beneficial to enter with our plan because we had completely changed it. I also found it valuable to get outside perspective on our work …
Interview: Mozambikes (2012)
“WJF was so amazing is that it was broad enough and yet specific enough to allow Mozambikes to shine…Presenting one’s business in front of some of the world’s prominent social …
Interview: iNotForProfit
“iNotForProfit is innovating the way non-profit organizations and social enterprises connect with their constituency. Philanthropy 2.0 is here – and every organization should be able to leverage the mobile channel!” …
Interview: Maendeleo
Conrad Cheeks talked with Abraham Kamarck, founder and CEO of Maendeleo Agric, to ask him about his business. Mr. Abraham Kamarck founded Maendeleo Ventures, LLC in 2009. This interview was …
Interview: Back to the Roots
Erin Jones caught up with Jared about Back to the Roots, and their success in reconnecting people to the food they’re eating. When did you meet WJF? Back to the …
Interview: AyaFarms
“The judges’ feedback helped me to think through the next iteration of my business plan, it helped me find the answers to the questions that I had, and most importantly, …
Interview: Day One Response (2012)
“For social enterprises that are in that early stage prior to taking on investment, I really think that all companies should be involved with the WJF competition because it provides …
Interview: MALÔ
The [MCN] feedback by far is the most comprehensive, detailed feedback we’ve had, and we have participated in a lot of competitions. And the fact that judges are willing to have …
Interview: LaborVoices
“LaborVoices is a scalable, crowdsourced alternative to conventional inspection-based certification models. We source actionable, real-time intelligence on employers around the world from the real experts—the workers, themselves.” – Kohl Gill, …
Interview: Komaza
“The whole reason we do it though is not to grow wood for contracts, but to serve our clients and producers, the really poor farmers” Interview with Tevis Howard from …
Interview: Chaka Marketbridge
“We got into this because we were working in microfinance and saw people taking out microloans to invest in their production capacity…we found a demand side marketplace to help them …
Interview: Brooklyn Victory Garden
“I’m trying to solve the problem of underserved markets for sustainable and ethical foods in the New York City region, in my neighborhood in Brooklyn in particular.” Brooklyn Victory Garden …
Interview: Bennu
“We believe strategic business sustainability is THE competitive advantage for the 21st century.” — Ashok Kamal, Co-Founder, Bennu LLC This interview was published in 2012. Bennu – founded by three business …
Interview: BALANCE Edutainment
“We aim to move kids from screens to real world action that has positive impact on their communities.” – Dave Room, BALANCE Edutainment BALANCE Edutainment joined the MCN in 2012. …
Interview: Atayne (2012)
Atayne, based in Brunswick, Maine, produces outdoor and athletic apparel. All of their products are made using the maximum amount of recycled polyester and are certified to be free of …
Interview: SnackPackers (2012)
WJF’s Sarah Wester recently sat down to talk snacks with Ali at the Affinity Lab. Snack Packers was a finalist in the 2012 WJF Competition for both the DC Prize and the Idea-Phase Prize.
Interview: SouperGirl (2012)
Sara Polon launched Soupergirl in December 2008. Soupergirl prepares and distributes vegan soups made with locally sourced ingredients in the DC area via their Takoma storefront and booming soup delivery business. Sara …
Interview: New American Tavern (2012)
“Many Americans feel disconnected and unfulfilled. They’re hungry for community and yearn for more meaningful recreation and relationships. The New American Tavern provides people like this with a vibrant third …
Interview: People Towels (2012)
Interview with Linda Lannon (2012)
Interview: Verde (2012)
2012 Interview with Jamie Johnson, Verde Sustainable Solutions
Interview: Tandem (2012)
2012 Interview with Seisei Tatebe-Goddu, Tandem Consulting
The company participated in the program in 2010.
Interview: Wello (2012)
2012 Interview with Cynthia Koenig, Founder of Wello
Interview: WeBike (2012)
2012 Interview with Allie Armitage and Brad Eisenberg, weBike
Interview: Vari (2012)
Interview with Vari Founder Sai Krishna Dandamudi
Interview: UnaBellaVita (2012)
2012 Interview with Sean Mills from UnaBellaVita (now known as Vitamend L3C)
Interview: StartSomeGood (2012)
Interview with Co-Founder Alex Budak in 2012.
Interview: Sproxil / mPedigree (2012)
2012 Interview with Meliza Mitra, Sproxil (entered our competition as “mPedigree”)
Interview: Intoxicating Designs
This interview was conducted in 2009 with Angie Allen, Founder of Intoxicating Designs. Are you currently running / working with a mission-driven business? What is it called?Yes. Intoxicating Designs, Inc. …
Interview: AlterNative
Brenda Quiroz-Maday entered a plan for “AlterNative” into our competition in 2009.Interview conducted in 2009. Are you currently running / working with a mission-driven business? What is it called? Yes. Business Development and Management, …
Interview: Anovo Consulting
Interview with Jen Boulden, who entered as “Anavo Consulting” in 2004. Her current firm is called “Ideal Bite.” Interview conducted in 2009. Are you currently running / working with a …
Interview: BioDiversity and Co.
Courtney Consulting Solutions (2009 Interview) Interview with Erica Courtney, Co-Founder of Biodiversity and Co, and CEO of Courtney Consulting SolutionsAre you currently running / working with a mission-driven business? What …
Interview: Drive Alternatives
This interview was conducted in 2009 with Kavi Turnbull of DriveAlternatives.com Are you currently running / working with a mission-driven business? What is it called?Yes. DriveAlternatives.com. Is it for the …
Interview: Jitasa
This interview took place in 2009 with Jeff Russell. “Easy Office” is now called Jitasa. Jeff Russell submitted a plan for Easy Office to our competition in 2008. Easy Office …
Interview: Atyane (2009)
Atayne, based in Brunswick, Maine, produces outdoor and athletic apparel. All of their products are made using the maximum amount of recycled polyester and are certified to be free of …