Luni Libes

Luni Libes is a 25+ year serial entrepreneur, (co)founder of six companies.

His latest startups are Fledge, the conscious company accelerator, where he helps new mission-driven for-profit entrepreneurs from around the world navigate the complexities between idea and customer revenues, and investorflow.org, an online service connecting impact investors.

In addition, Luni is Entrepreneur in Residence and Entrepreneurship Instructor at Presidio Graduate School and an Entrepreneur in Residence Emeritus at the University of Washington’s CoMotion, the center for innovation and impact.

Luni is author of The Next Step series of books, guiding entrepreneurs from idea to startup and The Pinchot Impact Index, a way to measure, compare, and aggregate impact.

Articles by Luni Libes

Friday
April 27
2018

Luni Libes

The Ben & Jerry of Africa: A Transformation That’s Coming Sooner Than You Think

In the last three decades, China has pulled a half billion people out of poverty, and India has pulled another half billion. It won’t be long before Africa does the same, says serial entrepreneur Luni Libes. And when it does, those 500 million new middle class consumers will want the comforts that come with a decent income – including treats like ice cream. Libes explores what this coming transformation will mean for Africa's next generation of entrepreneurs.

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The Ben & Jerry of Africa: A Transformation That’s Coming Sooner Than You Think