Episode 13: Launch Local and Consulting (ft. Nikita Billman‪)‬ Dauntless Dreaming

In this week’s episode, Ankush and Aniketh are joined by Nikita Billman, the founder of two successful non-profit start-ups. Launch Local is based in the United States and strives to help small businesses and non-profits rethink and implement new digital programs. From Houses to Homes is an organization that aims to mitigate cyclical poverty in rural communities in Guatemala. In addition to her successes as an entrepreneur, Nikita discusses her journey in consulting and how students can get involved.

Use the links down below to learn more about consulting and Nikita’s organizations!

Launch Local:

https://www.launchlocal.org/

From Houses to Homes:

https://www.fromhousestohomes.org/

Consulting Prep:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1J4SxT99XMNRNWmPOY9nLb8L4bkU42Xun

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:00 - Pandemic, Launch Local and Meal Prep

03:44 - Etiquettes of golf and its place in the business world

06:15 - Climbing volcanoes and From Houses to Homes

09:29 - Discussion on white savior complex and financial/cultural perspective

14:44 - Feeling isolated in individualistic communities

17:17 - What is From Houses to Homes?

22:20 - Leveraging existing opportunities to run non-profits

23:36 - Impact of storytelling

26:04 - Is there such a thing as non-profit burnout?

28:14 - Fundraising Gala for FHTH

29:27 - What is your definition of a good leader?

33:38 - The Ripple Effect

37:25 - What is Launch Local?

40:25 - Ankush’s experience with Launch Local as a Project Manager

43:53 - Nikita gives out Consulting Tips

45:59 - Nikita shares Consulting Prep Resources

47:28 - Advice to incoming students