November 2021

I recently analyzed something that has intrigued me for some time.  I knew that in the early years of IBEC, we made plenty of mistakes, and so I wondered how I could save others from some of those same mistakes.  One result was included in a speech I gave at the B4T conference in the […]

1. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” We were delighted that three IBEC-coached businesses were featured at the Lion’s Den in October 2021:  Kijani Forestry (Uganda), Imani Collective (Kenya) and Co.Labor (Colombia).  Thanks to the hard work of Bob, Gary, and others.

Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers Harry Truman  It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it. – Oscar Wilde There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island. – Walt Disney Of making

Have you ever heard of Harakati Coffee? How about the country of Tanzania? Have you ever heard of Seed of Hope Coffee?  How about the country of Thailand? Do you ever wonder how a Business as Mission company gets its start? How about the path to capitalizing a company? Think Triventure – Think IBEC Ventures