A friend recently asked me, “There are so many great organizations out there. What really is the difference with HOPE?” I paused before responding. I didn’t like his question because it felt like he was looking for me to talk about HOPE’s competitive advantage in relation to other organizations. When comparing ourselves with other...
Four Marks of Entrepreneurs
In my work, I get the opportunity to meet entrepreneurs, both in the US and around the world. I admire them. I respect what they’ve accomplished. Not just building products, they are serving their communities and addressing the world’s greatest needs. In the fight against poverty and in economic development, they are the world’s...
Who are our world’s orphans?
Recently I had the chance to present a webinar for Christian Alliance for Orphans on a topic I’m passionate about: the intersection between orphan care and economic development. These two worlds rarely intersect – it’s uncommon to hear a talk about economic development at an orphan summit and unusual to hear a presentation about orphans and...