“Leaving southern Sudan as a child was terrifying. It was 1985, and my ...” — Alek Wek Quote

“Leaving southern Sudan as a child was terrifying. It was 1985, and my family and I were trying to escape to Khartoum, the capital in the North, to safety.”

“I am so impressed by UNHCR staff who live and work side by side with the refugees. It's really remarkable.”

“My experience as a refugee had made me strong; I could survive anything, even the world of fashion.”

“There's almost too much venture capital in India - there are issues with seed capital, but for venture capital, there's a lot money chasing deals here.”

“Just as water is a key ingredient to growth on the farm, capital is required for businesses to thrive.”

“There are not many people from top-tier venture capital firms who are focused on the seed stage.”