| BIG PICTURE
Reason for starting business:- To replace biomass furnaces with cheaper kerosene stoves.
Biggest plus of ownership:- My personal concern for our country and my positive exposure to the way things are done elsewhere.
Biggest draw back:- Lack of a coherent policy for the development of science and lack of support for inventors.
Most difficult part of decision: -Leaving my profession of flying to join the fight to preserve the ecology.
Biggest risk: - Since I devote all my time and energy to work, there is disruption in my family relations and my friendships.
Biggest mistake:- To commit myself to do a job that the system does not support.
Biggest worry:- More brain drain due to disinterest and lack of assistance from relevant bodies.
DAILY ROUTINE
Most challenging task:- Investing in and manufacturing tools to be used to make our products (Kerosene stoves)
Biggest frustration:- Not obtaining land, introduction of VAT and shortages of raw materials locally.
PERSONALS
First choice for new career or venture:- I will keep looking for new inventions and work with people who can understand my
concern about the future.
Most admired entrepreneur:- Isaac Newton!
Favourite past times:- Reading, driving out to the countryside.
Favourite book:- Books on religion and about the universe.
Favourite film: - All science themed movies.
Favorite destination:- My sweet homeland of Ethiopia.
Favorite Automobile:- Off - road vehicles.
(-Mina Yirga)
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