Success! Big update on the drilling process.

Today we are back in Africa with Matt Brown! This is the 2nd season of our series called Uganda Startup. We are following the journey of Matt and Jessica Brown as they stand up a clean water company in remote Uganda. 

Follow along as Matt shares a highly encouraging update on their company and their journey as a family. Matt shares a deep and personal perspective on what it takes to see a startup through in a very complex and cross cultural environment. There are some Gold Nuggets in this discussion that will benefit any redemptive entrepreneur.

Highlights:

• Update on the clean water business
• The drilling was successful!
• Huge Win - Drinkable Water
• Analyzing a market in a remote market context
• What does Sustainability really look like 
• Viable? Sustainable? 
• The impact of culture on meeting needs and providing services
• The crucial element of local leaders
• The 4 Keys to identity and hire the right person to be the local face of the company
• How do you normalize and prioritize as an expat family?
• Cultivating spiritual community
• The crucial element of adaptability
• The Bible says ‘the horse is prepared for the day of battle but the victory belongs to the Lord’ 
• Be ready to do it the hard way but adapt as the Lord adjusts our plan
• Advice: You just don’t know what it’s going to take - be adaptable and don't hold things too tightly 
• Future outlook of the project and family travel plans