Social Entrepreneurship: Spotlight on Esther Ladipo and the Revolutionary Platform Ranowo

Entrepreneurial Appetite

Are you ready to meet an innovator of social entrepreneurship? That's right - we're talking about Esther Ladipo, the Nigerian-American co-founder of Ranowo. With her determination, Esther transformed her interest in Black World Studies and marketing into a platform that revolutionizes how we donate. Ranowo not only increases transparency in philanthropy but also enables individuals to see exactly where their donations go and what tangible items are required by nonprofits.
With Esther, we navigate the demanding journey of founding a startup. She recounts how she secured a technical co-founder and how they have been managing a team diverse in ideas, backgrounds, and skills. Tuning in, you’ll get an insider's view of how Esther balances her full-time job with the responsibilities of her startup. She shares her secret weapons: self-care, strategic networking, and time-blocking.
As we step into the vibrant city of Austin, Esther guides us through her personal experiences of building and navigating community spaces. She passionately discusses Black Austin's unique culture and her connections with the Notley Fellowship. We delve into the future of Ranowo, shedding light on Esther's aspiration to move away from the "trauma porn" associated with philanthropy. Instead, she envisions a model that matches donors with causes they genuinely care about.

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Chapters

1. Social Entrepreneurship: Spotlight on Esther Ladipo and the Revolutionary Platform Ranowo (00:00:00)

2. Black Social Entrepreneurs (00:00:10)

3. Founding a Startup, Building a Marketplace (00:10:34)

4. Managing Relationships and Diversity in Entrepreneurship (00:15:15)

5. Work-Life Balance in Social Entrepreneurship (00:22:20)

6. Building Black Austin (00:28:47)

7. Building Social Capital for Ranoel (00:36:25)

8. Discovering Ranowo (00:44:45)