Highlights:
00:02:36 - Overcoming Adversity: Dareem shares his humble beginnings in deep South Trinidad and how economic hardships shaped his entrepreneurial journey.
00:10:30 - Birth of EcoWash: The creation of EcoWash, a business driven by the need for water conservation and innovative solutions.
00:23:00 - Innovative Business Solutions: How EcoWash operates using only two liters of water per vehicle, and the impact this innovation has had on the industry.
00:28:00 - Resilience in the Face of Doubt: Dareem discusses the skepticism he faced from financial institutions and how he persisted with his vision.
00:32:27 - Empowering Youth: The role of EcoWash in providing employment and empowering young people, especially those from challenging backgrounds.
00:39:12 - Global Expansion: How EcoWash expanded from Trinidad to nine countries, including six in Africa, through strategic franchising.
00:46:54 - Micro Franchising for Social Impact: The concept of micro franchising and its role in creating sustainable livelihoods for young entrepreneurs.
00:51:00 - Valuing Your Business: Dareem’s experience with undervaluation and the importance of knowing your worth in business negotiations.
Watch the full interview and be inspired by Dareem’s journey of innovation, impact, and global success.