Here's How We Did It | The Co-Founder's Journey to Building a Global Agribusiness

Here's How We Did It | The Co-Founder's Journey to Building a Global Agribusiness

How do you do it? Literally, how do you take an idea from inside your head and make it into a real-life global (agri) business? To be honest, still trying to figure that one out everyday…! But after close to a decade of business-building, we do have some experiences and practical advice to share. 

This is a FREE pair of 60 min seminars w/ co-founders Yvette Tetteh (CEO) and Emmanuel Ampadu (COO) of Pure and Just Food. 

Register Here: https://forms.gle/dY8zKA4ejGKDhtWU7

Session 1 w/ Yvette
19th December 2024 @ 4pm GMT / 5pm CET

Strategy | Financing | Sales | Leadership

  • I have an idea for a company, where do I start?
  • What sort of financing should I access?
  • What should I consider when applying for grants?
  • How do I start exporting?
  • What are your key leadership lessons?

Session 2 w/ Emmanuel
23rd January 2025 @ 4pm GMT / 5pm CET

Sourcing + Farmer Relations | Hiring + Team Management | Operations 

  • How do I build a network of suppliers?
  • How do I manage supply with an inconsistent cash flow?
  • I need to set up a factory… where do I start?
  • How do I manage and motivate a team of young people?
  • How do I incorporate data into my my operations?

About Pure and Just Food:

Our mission is to harness the power of agribusiness to build robust financial foundations for people, empowering them to shape their desired life paths with confidence. Our team of motivated young Ghanaians transforms fresh fruit into tropical dried fruit with exceptional flavour that are sold both domestically and abroad. 

About us:

Yvette Tetteh (CEO) and Emmanuel Ampadu (COO) co-founded Pure and Just in 2018. Both recognised that a collaborative partnership would allow them to achieve their business and social impact goals more quickly and more effectively. Yvette completed her Bachelors in the USA (Stanford University,) before moving to Ghana in 2016 to become an entrepreneur. Emmanuel was born and raised in Ghana and completed his undergraduate degree at the prestigious Ashesi university, where he co-founded a pineapple drying company and a farmer training project. Yvette has raised over $1m in personal and business awards and grants, and was a Top 5 Cartier Women’s Initiative 2023 finalist. Emmanuel manages operations, quality control, & farmer relations, supporting Yvette in strategy and securing investments. He advises Ashesi Entrepreneur Capstone Projects.

We look forward to connecting with you!

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