The European Startup Show

Does investing in refugee entrepreneurs make sense?
Charlie is co-founder and Partnerships Director at TERN, The Entrepreneurship Refugee Network, an ambitious social enterprise that believes you can empower refugees to thrive through the power of their own ideas.

Show Notes

  • 1:55] - Journey to founding TERN
  • [4:49] - Refugee problem is a global problem. By the numbers.
  • [7:08] - Are refugees are burden to the host country?
  • [9:85] - The Rwanda Refugee plan - will it work?
  • [21:39] - UK’s support for refugees - asylum seekers vs resettlement
  • [28:28] - TERN support for refugees
  • [31:45] - Top three businesses started by refugee entrepreneurs and their main challenges

Links
Tern
Refugee market place, Anka
Ben and Jerry’s support page



What is The European Startup Show?

To inspire technology entrepreneurs in Europe with stories and practical strategies from other successful entrepreneurs.

If you are a CEO, founder, or work in sales or marketing, and your company is based in Europe or is looking to expand into Europe, then this podcast is for you.