Using business to fight poverty // Jump First, Fear Later

“I am such a strong believer that people, events, and opportunities fall into place when you’re pursuing a genuine passion without any hesitation.” –Ann Wang

How would you most enjoy to spend your life, if money was no object? If you could go anywhere and do anything, how would you spend your time? We believe the most influential and world-changing people are the ones who discover their purpose and have the bravery to follow it without hesitation. That’s why we’re challenging you to rebel against the forces that limit you and jump headfirst into whatever makes you come alive.

Meet Ann Wang

Ann first showed us her aptitude for business and spurring people toward social justice when she worked in donor relations at Invisible Children. Now she is the CEO and co-founder of Enrou, an online marketplace for socially conscious consumers to discover products created in developing communities around the world.

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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first female president, wrote in her book that “if your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough.” When the chance of succeeding is at it’s greatest, it usually comes with a massive fear of failure, and that’s when you have to take a leap of faith. Sometimes the hardest challenge to overcome is getting enough courage to look yourself in the eye and break out of your own comfort level.

Derived from the idea of being en route towards a better world, Enrou empowers consumers to reduce global poverty with every purchase. I knew that if we could harness the power of an everyday activity like purchasing, we could activate this generation toward global change. Now with a killer team, a lot of late nights, and a strong passion, we’ve been able to make Enrou a reality. And as scary as it may seem, I am the CEO!

I am such a strong believer that people, events, and opportunities fall into place when you’re pursuing a genuine passion without any hesitation. When you work doesn’t feel like work, but rather just a seamless part of your life, that’s when you know you’ve been the right decision to follow your passion.

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Embody this ethos of courage and don’t be afraid to take risks. Check out our new Jump First, Fear Later products – you can wear the message and support our mission at the same time.