Fashion and circular economy? Learn about the case of Caxacori Studio
Sustainable fashion is gaining more and more relevance, driving more conscious practices that seek to reduce the environmental impact. The circular economy model is presented as a key alternative for reducing waste and reusing resources. Caxacori, a Peruvian company pioneering in the manufacture of biomaterials, is a prominent example of how the fashion industry can […]
How to recognize good-quality chocolate? Inkao Peru reveals its secrets to us
Chocolate is one of the most appreciated pleasures worldwide, but not all chocolates are equal. Their quality can vary greatly, and recognizing a good-quality chocolate can make all the difference in the experience of its taste and texture. In this article, we will guide you through the key aspects to identify high-quality chocolate, based on […]
What are financial margins? Learn how to measure the performance of your venture
When we talk about business, it is important to understand the concept of financial margins. These are key indicators that allow us to evaluate the profitability of our venture. Knowing the margins of our business helps us determine if the difference between the income obtained from the sale of products or services and the costs […]
Withdrawing funds from AFP (Pension Fund Administrators) and CTS (Severance Compensation): How to invest in your business and maximize your entrepreneurial potential?
The decision to withdraw funds from AFP and CTS is an important one and requires careful planning to ensure that you use your money efficiently and safely. Below, we provide you with some pieces of advice and recommendations to manage these funds optimally in order to invest them in your venture. What to do with […]
World Entrepreneurship Day: meet 3 ingenious digital social enterprises
Every April 16, World Entrepreneurship Day is celebrated. A date that encourages the emergence and development of more startups in the world. And it is encouraging to know that, within the ecosystem of startups that have been coming about in recent years, there are also interesting digital social enterprises. But what are these ventures all […]
Interview with Pallay Peru: Sustainable fashion with social impact
Pallay Peru is a social enterprise that, aside from employing female weavers from the communities of Challwaccocha and Acchahuata, rescues the ancestral techniques and designs of the Cusco region. The approach of Pallay goes beyond commercial, social and cultural ends. It also has an environmental impact; each product is handmade with natural supplies and environmentally […]
Impact investing: What are they and how can they help startups?
What is impact investing? These are investments that are made with the intention of generating a social or environmental impact. Although they have a socio-environmental purpose, they are not donations, but investments, so they seek a return on capital. How do impact investments happen? In general, when a fund makes this type of investment, what […]
Learn about the digital channels of the winners of the second edition of the Entrepreneur Fund
The Entrepreneur Fund program of the Wiese Foundation concluded successfully with its second call for applications. In this edition, the four winning social enterprises were Inkao, Pallay, Caxacori and For you, my blood. All of them are currently in the third phase of the program, receiving advice and being accompanied for their upscaling, in addition […]
Ideas for social entrepreneurship: How to create a new business that is profitable and helps others?
Nowadays, the role of social entrepreneurship is fundamental for the construction of a more equitable and sustainable world. Hence, supporting initiatives that seek not only to generate income, but also to contribute to the well-being of ecosystems or vulnerable communities, has become an imperative need. In this context, the Wiese Foundation is proud to be […]
Caxacori Studio: The value of promoting social sustainability
Caxacori Studio, a sustainable fashion company, emerges as a beacon of hope in the Peruvian Amazon. Confronting the threat of deforestation, it has established an innovative collaboration with the Awajún communities, the second largest indigenous population in the region. By focusing on the sustainable gathering of latex from shiringa trees, Caxacori contributes to preventing the […]
