Vince Chan

Africa, serving as the technical advisor to the government, working on innovation and economic development. I feel like the two of you might really connect. You mentioned Africa, you mentioned Ethiopia being your biggest project yet. Who knows, maybe Senegal could be your next destination.

Africa, serving as the technical advisor to the government, working on innovation and economic development. I feel like the two of you might really connect. You mentioned Africa, you mentioned Ethiopia being your biggest project yet. Who knows, maybe Senegal could be your next destination.

You started this back in 2020. five years now, and so much has changed since then. The worrying, the symptoms, and even the conversations we're having around impact. As you've grown your business and expanded your advisory work, I'm curious, what barriers have you seen or experienced along the way? Impact is a noble cause, no doubt about it. And I imagine a lot of people support it in theory.

You started this back in 2020. five years now, and so much has changed since then. The worrying, the symptoms, and even the conversations we're having around impact. As you've grown your business and expanded your advisory work, I'm curious, what barriers have you seen or experienced along the way? Impact is a noble cause, no doubt about it. And I imagine a lot of people support it in theory.

But in practice, what gets in the way? Is it mindset? I don't think money or technology are the biggest barriers. Those tend to be solvable. I'd love to hear from you to learn from you what real challenges have you run into. And how did you navigate or solve them?

But in practice, what gets in the way? Is it mindset? I don't think money or technology are the biggest barriers. Those tend to be solvable. I'd love to hear from you to learn from you what real challenges have you run into. And how did you navigate or solve them?

Oh, it sounds like the missing pieces aren't simply resources or funding. It's really about people, talent, and the lack of real coordination. community, coalition, like you said, humility. All of that ties directly back to your mission, pursuing change at the intersection of culture, capital, and cause. I think we've covered some incredibly powerful ground today. But before we close,

Oh, it sounds like the missing pieces aren't simply resources or funding. It's really about people, talent, and the lack of real coordination. community, coalition, like you said, humility. All of that ties directly back to your mission, pursuing change at the intersection of culture, capital, and cause. I think we've covered some incredibly powerful ground today. But before we close,

Any final thought you'd like to share? Maybe something we didn't get to? Or a message you want to leave with the audience? Whether it's about impact, AI, or something else close to your heart?

Any final thought you'd like to share? Maybe something we didn't get to? Or a message you want to leave with the audience? Whether it's about impact, AI, or something else close to your heart?

That's such a powerful reminder. And honestly, I needed to hear it too. I'm going through my own transition at the moment. There are surely things that bother me, challenge me. But like you said, the key is to look at who's already working on those problems I care about. And then ask, how can I add to that? Where can my skills, my background, or even my voice help amplify that problem or solution?

That's such a powerful reminder. And honestly, I needed to hear it too. I'm going through my own transition at the moment. There are surely things that bother me, challenge me. But like you said, the key is to look at who's already working on those problems I care about. And then ask, how can I add to that? Where can my skills, my background, or even my voice help amplify that problem or solution?

And from there, it becomes about execution. collecting the right data, tracking what matters, making smarter decisions, measuring your risks, and accelerating both the scale and depth of impact over time.

And from there, it becomes about execution. collecting the right data, tracking what matters, making smarter decisions, measuring your risks, and accelerating both the scale and depth of impact over time.

And that brings our series to a close. Sienna's journey is proof that change doesn't start with the loudest voice in the room. It starts with clarity, curiosity, and the courage to take the first step. Whether she's guiding companies through complex decisions, or helping entrepreneurs and founders across Africa scale their ideas. She reminds us, every man-made problem has a man-made solution.

And that brings our series to a close. Sienna's journey is proof that change doesn't start with the loudest voice in the room. It starts with clarity, curiosity, and the courage to take the first step. Whether she's guiding companies through complex decisions, or helping entrepreneurs and founders across Africa scale their ideas. She reminds us, every man-made problem has a man-made solution.

And often, the most powerful thing you can do is help the helpers. Thank you so much for joining us today. If you like what you heard, don't forget, subscribe to our show, leave us top-rated reviews, check out our website, and follow me on social media. I'm Vince Chen, your ambitious human host. Until next time, take care.

And often, the most powerful thing you can do is help the helpers. Thank you so much for joining us today. If you like what you heard, don't forget, subscribe to our show, leave us top-rated reviews, check out our website, and follow me on social media. I'm Vince Chen, your ambitious human host. Until next time, take care.

Hi, everyone. Welcome to our show, Chief Change Officer. I'm Vince Chen, your ambitious human host. Our show is a modernist humility for change progressives in organizational and human transformation from around the world. Today's guest is Sienna Jackson, a two-time founder, systems thinker, and someone who's been rewriting the rules since she was a teenager.

Hi, everyone. Welcome to our show, Chief Change Officer. I'm Vince Chen, your ambitious human host. Our show is a modernist humility for change progressives in organizational and human transformation from around the world. Today's guest is Sienna Jackson, a two-time founder, systems thinker, and someone who's been rewriting the rules since she was a teenager.