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Listen to the 3i Member Spotlight podcast for interviews and insights with notable 3i Members in technology, finance, and real estate. In these thirty-minute episodes, our members share their success stories, lessons learned, and invaluable business wisdom. 3i Members is an invitation-only investment network designed for founders, family offices, and fund managers, founded in 2021 by Mark Gerson (GLG), Billy Libby (Upper90), and Teddy Gold. Learn more at 3imembers.com.
Overcoming Adversity: From Refugee to Transformative Innovator with Mawi Asgedom, Founder & CEO, Inner Heroes Universe
3i Member Spotlight
1 hour 6 minutes 3 seconds
10 months ago
Overcoming Adversity: From Refugee to Transformative Innovator with Mawi Asgedom, Founder & CEO, Inner Heroes Universe
Mawi Asgedom is a world-renowned speaker, bestselling author, and entrepreneur. After fleeing Ethiopia as a child and spending years in a refugee camp, Mawi overcame incredible challenges to graduate from Harvard University, where he delivered a commencement address to 30,000 people.
Driven by his passion for social-emotional learning (SEL), Mawi founded Mawi Learning in 1999, transforming education for millions and earning prestigious awards before its acquisition by ACT in 2019. In 2023, he launched Inner Heroes Universe, a groundbreaking platform empowering kids with mental health and SEL skills through innovative tools for parents and educators.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How Mawi’s journey from refugee to Harvard graduate shaped his resilience and entrepreneurial vision
Lessons on grit, goal-setting, and overcoming imposter syndrome
The impact of Inner Heroes Universe on education and youth development
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You can learn more about Mawi at Mawi.com and InnerHeroesUniverse.com.
3i Member Spotlight
Listen to the 3i Member Spotlight podcast for interviews and insights with notable 3i Members in technology, finance, and real estate. In these thirty-minute episodes, our members share their success stories, lessons learned, and invaluable business wisdom. 3i Members is an invitation-only investment network designed for founders, family offices, and fund managers, founded in 2021 by Mark Gerson (GLG), Billy Libby (Upper90), and Teddy Gold. Learn more at 3imembers.com.
