E886: Leila Janah Samasource reduces poverty in Africa, trains in AI & future tech to earn 400% more
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E886: Samasource Founder & CEO Leila Janah is reducing poverty by training people in Africa in AI & future technologies to earn 400% more; shares her LXMI organic skincare products, the rewards & challenges of running two startups, raising VC, & the profitable art of doing more with less
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Show notes:
0:34 - Jason introduces Leila Janah, Founder and CEO of Samasource and LXMI. Leila shares how and why she started Samasource 10 years ago.
6:35 - Dealing with hurdles and negativity when starting a non-profit organization like Samasource.
10:37 - Jason thanks sponsor Gusto. Get 3 months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/twist!
12:55 - Leila talks about Samasource’s hybrid structure to include both for-profit and non-profit aspects, and the reason behind the wages Samasource pays.
20:08 - Perspectives of local government, and changes in quality of life for Samasource agents.
25:41 - The role of politics in East Africa and the impact it has on the work of Samasource.
32:03 - Jason thanks sponsor Skillshare. Visit skillshare.com/twist and get two months for just $0.99!
34:25 - Leila talks about Samaschool, her book Give Work, the lack of rights for contractors in America, and who should be responsible for basic healthcare and income.
41:09 - What is LXMI and what does it offer to consumers, the planet and low-income earners in Africa?
45:48 - The two talk about extreme sports and Mini Coopers.
51:04 - Roadmap for LXMI, and companies that are resource constrained vs. focused on fast growth.
58:11 - Chaos in the current news: going from Obama to Trump; Rachel Maddow; trade war with China; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; climate change and conservation.