WASHINGTON, DC—On Tuesday, October 27, 2015, the Global Social Enterprise Initiative (GSEI) at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business will host a panel discussion called “SEEing Value in Failure” from 9:00-10:00 AM (ET). Leaders will share why they see value in failure and provide examples of overcoming “innovation stifling fear” so that failure can contribute …
On Friday, October 9th, Nuru Kenya hosted a community-wide event where over 1000 people—including Nuru farmer households, staff, partners, community stakeholders and government officials—gathered to commemorate the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This provided Nuru Kenya with the opportunity to celebrate our progress in Kuria West and seek buy-in from the community, government and …
DALLAS, TX—In a rare bipartisan appearance, President George W. Bush and President Bill Clinton will stand side-by-side to inspire and challenge the 60 graduates of the Presidential Leadership Scholars program, a 100-hour course designed to launch successful mid-career leaders into greatness. The inaugural class of scholars nominated Nuru International Founder and CEO Jake Harriman to …
I always enjoy sharing Nuru’s story; but when it’s in front of an audience of 800 smart, promising students, it’s even more of a thrill. Along with eight other individuals I deeply respect, I was invited to speak at the fourth annual TEDxBYU sponsored by Marriott School of Management’s Ballard Center for Economic Self-Reliance. The …