Originally from Costa Rica and Kansas, Desiree Vargas Wrigley graduated from Yale. Prior to launching GiveForward, she worked as a specialist in collegiate entrepreneurship at the Kauffman Foundation and as an independent consultant for Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors. Desiree is passionate about philanthropy and the role that young and small-scale donors can have on our communities.
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Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- “Leap and The Net Will Appear.” – Zen leadership.
Business Failure
- Desiree toiled for a full year at GiveForward.com and had an income of $6,000 to show for it. She realized a pivot was needed – more specifically, a focus. What GiveForward focused on next centered the company and the result was massive success.
Entrepreneurial AHA Moment
- Not just the poor are in need of financial assistance for medical issues.
Current Business
- GiveForward is providing an incredible service to the community, and Desiree’s vision is that GiveForward will be the first thing people think of when disaster strikes.
Small Business Resource
- Posterous: Share Smarter.
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Best Business Book
- The Lean Startup by Eric Ries.
- Linchpin by Seth Godin.
- Hug Your Customers by Jack Mitchell.
Interview Links
Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
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