Doing Business in South America: “The International Capitalist” Takes an In-Depth Look
Dave Iwinski, “The International Capitalist”, devotes an entire show to the challenges and opportunities facing American entrepreneurs doing business in South America. These business leaders discuss what they’ve observed , both from a business and cultural standpoint, and explain the differences that business owners in the U.S. may have never ever taken into consideration.
Among his guests:
Grace Bateman Greene – Peru Paper
In 1999, while still in high school, Grace Bateman Greene visited Peru for the first time, and it was a trip that changed her life. She fell in love with the country, but couldn’t help but notice the unbearable blight in which many Peruvians, especially women, lived from day-to-day. She had desperately wanted to help, and upon graduation from college, got the opportunity, as she had begun working with Peruvian women to develop a business producing greeting cards from recycled paper. After further educating herself on international economic development, she transformed this business into a full-time opportunity, and thus, Peru Paper was born. Grace talks with Dave about her efforts to help these women attain not just the financial rewards that come with employment, but a sense of purpose in providing for their families as well.
Shonika Proctor - Developing Chile
While growing up in Washington D.C., Shonika Proctor got a first-hand look at entrepreneurship in the United States in action, and the benefits and freedom that starting your own business can provide. This exposure made her life’s mission very clear: to help educate fellow teens about entrepreneurship, not just in the United States, but all around the world. Her mission, thus far, has been successful, as she has worked with over 40,000 teens in over 20 countries. But her main international love is Chile, and the Chilean people. To wit: she is the brainchild of Developing Chile, a program designed to help Chile on its mission to become a fully developed country by 2018. Shonika talks with Dave about her mission, her love of entrepreneurship, her love of Chile, and where her life’s work will take her next.
Bill Doyle – Vystar
For decades, natural rubber latex has been an essential component in many of the items we use everyday, particularly when it comes to medical and health-related usage. But with increased usage of latex, particularly in the late 1980’s, came the emergence of a sometimes-fatal side effect, latex allergies. Enter Duluth, GA-based Vystar, and its President, Bill Doyle. In 2001, development began on what would become Vystar’s signature product, Vytex, a non-allergenic latex alternative that has become the de facto substitute for latex in over 30,000 products. To facilitate this development, Doyle has leaned heavily on many South American markets to supply the necessary materials to produce Vytex. Bill talks with Dave about his company, the emergence of Vytex, and the role that South America has played in the unprecedented success of the company.
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Dave’s Rant: The Experience of Doing Business in South America
“The International Capitalist” opens the show with a rant, introducing business and entrepreneurial opportunities in South America.
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Profiling Entrepreneurs Finding Success in South America: Grace Bateman Greene (Peru Paper)
In 1999, while still in high school, Grace Bateman Greene visited Peru for the first time, and it was a trip that changed her life. She fell in love with the country, but couldn’t help but notice the unbearable blight in which many Peruvians, especially women, lived from day-to-day. She had desperately wanted to help, and upon graduation from college, got the opportunity, as she had begun working with Peruvian women to develop a business producing greeting cards from recycled paper. After further educating herself on international economic development, she transformed this business into a full-time opportunity, and thus, Peru Paper was born. Grace talks with Dave about her efforts to help these women attain not just the financial rewards that come with employment, but a sense of purpose in providing for their families as well.
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Profiling Entrepreneurs Finding Success in South America: Shonika Poctor (Developing Chile)
While growing up in Washington D.C., Shonika Proctor got a first-hand look at entrepreneurship in the United States in action, and the benefits and freedom that starting your own business can provide. This exposure made her life’s mission very clear: to help educate fellow teens about entrepreneurship, not just in the United States, but all around the world. Her mission, thus far, has been successful, as she has worked with over 40,000 teens in over 20 countries. But her main international love is Chile, and the Chilean people. To wit: she is the brainchild of Developing Chile, a program designed to help Chile on its mission to become a fully developed country by 2018. Shonika talks with Dave about her mission, her love of entrepreneurship, her love of Chile, and where her life’s work will take her next.
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Profiling Entrepreneurs Finding Success in South America: Bill Doyle (Vystar)
For decades, natural rubber latex has been an essential component in many of the items we use everyday, particularly when it comes to medical and health-related usage. But with increased usage of latex, particularly in the late 1980’s, came the emergence of a sometimes-fatal side effect, latex allergies. Enter Duluth, GA-based Vystar, and its President, Bill Doyle. In 2001, development began on what would become Vystar’s signature product, Vytex, a non-allergenic latex alternative that has become the de facto substitute for latex in over 30,000 products. To facilitate this development, Doyle has leaned heavily on many South American markets to supply the necessary materials to produce Vytex. Bill talks with Dave about his company, the emergence of Vytex, and the role that South America has played in the unprecedented success of the company.
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