The NovaLife Business Breakdown

Mavuno Harvest with CEO and Founder Phil Hughes - Making your first $12,000

In 2011, Phil Hughes decided to start Mavuno Harvest, a provider of ethically sourced and organic dried fruit, sourced from family farms in Africa. This was after his time in the Peace Corps helped him put the pieces together for a business plan. Bridging the gap between wasted food products in developing countries and the global market - providing delicious, and organic fruit snacks while stimulating local economies. Living through exuberant and disastrous moments throughout his venture, he was able to build a successful business that took him from $12,000 his first year to nearly 4 million in revenue. We dive into the fundamentals of starting of company, learning how to reach profitability and make it past your first year as an entrepreneur.

Mavuno Harvest with CEO and Founder Phil Hughes - Making your first $12,000

In 2011, Phil Hughes decided to start Mavuno Harvest, a provider of ethically sourced and organic dried fruit, sourced from family farms in Africa. This was after his time in the Peace Corps helped him put the pieces together for a business plan. Bridging the gap between wasted food products in developing countries and the global market - providing delicious, and organic fruit snacks while stimulating local economies. Living through exuberant and disastrous moments throughout his venture, he was able to build a successful business that took him from $12,000 his first year to nearly 4 million in revenue. We dive into the fundamentals of starting of company, learning how to reach profitability and make it past your first year as an entrepreneur.