The Impact Observer

Interview 7: Nico Wertheimer, Founder & CEO of Proyecto Agua Segura

Nico Wertheimer is the Founder and CEO of Proyecto Agua Segura [Safe Water Project] in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Proyecto Agua Segura is an incredible certified B Corporation that has provided over 100,000 people in Argentina with access to safe drinking water, and they plan to scale their efforts throughout South America. In this episode, Nico discusses how to overcome some of the challenges involved with doing business in Latin America and how to measure impact based on the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.  For more information about Proyecto Agua Segura, visit: https://www.aguasegura.com.ar/ [https://www.aguasegura.com.ar/] Links to resources Nico mentions in this episode: UN SDG Compass [https://www.unglobalcompact.org/library/3101] Get a Grip [https://www.amazon.com/Get-Grip-Entrepreneurial-Journey-Results-ebook/dp/B009K44DQY] It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work [https://www.amazon.com/Doesnt-Have-Be-Crazy-Work-ebook/dp/B079WV79TK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33C74WI0RX2U&keywords=it+doesnt+have+to+be+crazy+at+work&qid=1576522241&s=digital-text&sprefix=it+doesnt+%2Cdigital-text%2C362&sr=1-1] For more about The Impact Observer, visit: https://www.theimpactobserver.com/ [https://www.theimpactobserver.com/] https://www.facebook.com/ImpactObserver [https://www.facebook.com/ImpactObserver/?modal=admin_todo_tour] https://www.instagram.com/theimpactobserver/ [https://www.instagram.com/theimpactobserver/] Music by David Hyde [https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic/acousticfolk-instrumental-mumford-sons-inspired-free-download]

Interview 6: Trevor Boehm, Techstars Impact

Trevor Boehm is the program director of Techstars Impact. In this episode, he discusses what Techstars looks for in a social impact company, how to measure impact, how to scale a social impact company, and how to get funding.  Resources Trevor Mentioned: Startup Podcast [https://gimletmedia.com/shows/startup] by Gimlet Getting to Plan B by John Mullins and Randy Komisar [https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Plan-Breaking-Through-Business/dp/1422126692] The Lean Startup by Eric Reis [https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0670921602/ref=asc_df_0670921602/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312118059795&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9807493440283176635&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010076&hvtargid=pla-364195445884&psc=1] Get Backed by Evan Baehr and Evan Loomis [https://www.amazon.com/Get-Backed-Perfect-Launch-Venture/dp/1633690725/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=get+backed&qid=1570285470&sr=8-1] Sell More Faster by Amos Schwartzfarb [https://www.amazon.com/Sell-More-Faster-Ultimate-Techstars-ebook/dp/B07WNYR9M5] For more information about Trevor, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorboehm/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorboehm/] For more information about Techstars Austin, visit: https://www.techstars.com/programs/austin-program/ [https://www.techstars.com/programs/austin-program/] For more about The Impact Observer, visit: https://www.theimpactobserver.com/ [https://www.theimpactobserver.com/] https://www.facebook.com/ImpactObserver [https://www.facebook.com/ImpactObserver/?modal=admin_todo_tour] https://www.instagram.com/theimpactobserver/ [https://www.instagram.com/theimpactobserver/] Music by David Hyde [https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic/acousticfolk-instrumental-mumford-sons-inspired-free-download]

Interview 5: Lisa Graham, Cofounder of Notley Ventures

Lisa Graham and her husband Dan founded Notley Ventures, a social impact investment firm in Austin, TX, in 2015. Notley has revolutionized the social impact landscape of Austin and is beginning to expand its reach throughout the United States. They provide investment for social impact companies/nonprofits and promote corporate social responsibility. Some of their major events and initiatives include:  Philanthropitch [https://philanthropitch.org/] Startup Games [http://startupgames.com/] Student INC [http://studentinc.org/] Notley Fellowship [https://www.notleyfellowship.com/] Women@Austin [http://www.womenataustin.com/] DivInc [http://divinc.org/] Transcript: https://www.theimpactobserver.com/post/lisa-graham-cofounder-of-notley-ventures-a-social-impact-investment-firm [https://www.theimpactobserver.com/post/lisa-graham-cofounder-of-notley-ventures-a-social-impact-investment-firm] For more information about Notley Ventures, visit:  https://www.notleyventures.com/ [https://www.notleyventures.com/] For more information about Lisa, visit:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-graham-1125239/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-graham-1125239/] For more about The Impact Observer, visit: https://www.theimpactobserver.com/ [https://www.theimpactobserver.com/] https://www.facebook.com/ImpactObserver [https://www.facebook.com/ImpactObserver/?modal=admin_todo_tour] https://www.instagram.com/theimpactobserver/ [https://www.instagram.com/theimpactobserver/] Music by David Hyde [https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic/acousticfolk-instrumental-mumford-sons-inspired-free-download]

Interview 4: Cam Weis - How to Navigate Life as a Young Entrepreneur

Camden Weis started two companies in high school and college. After graduation, he spearheaded the data analytics division of DAS. Now, he leads the Sales and Business Development team for DAS' core consulting business. In this episode, Cam talks about how to navigate life as a young entrepreneur.  Transcript: https://www.theimpactobserver.com/post/cam-weis-how-to-navigate-life-as-a-young-entrepreneur [https://www.theimpactobserver.com/post/cam-weis-how-to-navigate-life-as-a-young-entrepreneur] For more information about Cam, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camden-weis-99604281/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/camden-weis-99604281/] http://DASpartner.com/ [http://daspartner.com/] https://www.DASanalytics.co/ [https://www.dasanalytics.co/] For more about The Impact Observer, visit: https://www.theimpactobserver.com/ [https://www.theimpactobserver.com/] https://www.facebook.com/ImpactObserver [https://www.facebook.com/ImpactObserver/?modal=admin_todo_tour] https://www.instagram.com/theimpactobserver/ [https://www.instagram.com/theimpactobserver/] Music by David Hyde [https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic/acousticfolk-instrumental-mumford-sons-inspired-free-download]

Interview 3: Stan Trofimchuk (Martin) - The Founder of IT Works, AI Bridge, opiAID

Stan came to the US from the Ukraine with his wife, 8-month-old son, and $60 in his pocket. He is now working on three businesses - one of which uses Artificial Intelligence to fight the opioid crisis.  Transcript: https://www.theimpactobserver.com/post/stan-trofimchuk-martin-the-founder-of-it-works-ai-bridge-opiaid [https://www.theimpactobserver.com/post/stan-trofimchuk-martin-the-founder-of-it-works-ai-bridge-opiaid] For more information about Stan and his companies, check out:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-trofimchuk-martin-1691004/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-trofimchuk-martin-1691004/] https://itworkswilmington.com/ [https://itworkswilmington.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-bridge/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-bridge/] http://www.opiaid.tech/ [http://www.opiaid.tech/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/opiaid-llc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/opiaid-llc/] For more about The Impact Observer, visit: https://www.theimpactobserver.com/ [https://www.theimpactobserver.com/] https://www.facebook.com/ImpactObserver [https://www.facebook.com/ImpactObserver/?modal=admin_todo_tour] https://www.instagram.com/theimpactobserver/ [https://www.instagram.com/theimpactobserver/] Music by David Hyde [https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic/acousticfolk-instrumental-mumford-sons-inspired-free-download]