Building a social enterprise isn’t just about having a great product or mission. It’s about creating the right environment for that mission to grow. In this episode, Chit Juan shares why social entrepreneurs need ecosystems made up of nonprofits, local governments, and private sector allies. Drawing from her experience with ECHOstore and the Great Women Project, she explains how collaboration, market access, and aligned values can help build sustainable impact. Whether you’re launching a small startup or growing a grassroots initiative, this episode offers practical insight on how to thrive through partnership and purpose.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• Why every social enterprise needs an ecosystem to thrive
• The story behind ECHOstore and its roots in community support
• Examples of ecosystem-building in agriculture and fisheries
• The role of NGOs, government, and market access in social impact
• How collaboration can lead to sustainability and replication

QUOTES:

• I think that what a social entrepreneur needs is actually an ecosystem. - Chit Juan
• When you think of sustainability, you actually have to think of the value chain. - Chit Juan
• The secret to sustainability is actually being mindful that the ecosystem is present. - Chit Juan
• You don't have to be alone. - Chit Juan

LINKS or RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Check out the following:

• ECHOstore - https://echostore.ph
• Great Women Project - https://www.facebook.com/greatwomenproject2/

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