Come and Gone

It seems like the Go Global students, professors and directors from Wasatch Social Ventures only got here yesterday, but now they are gone. It has been a really great experience getting to know everyone and work alongside with them on the due diligence of each potential loan applicant. Here are some of the things that happened this week.

Lidia's Cement Mixer

Monday

• All of the professors and directors along with Elena, Alejandro and the interns went and visited eight of the existing businesses. It was a great experience for everyone to see a lot of the success that this program is having, along with a few of the struggles. 
• The students continued working on their due diligence projects, a few made visits and everyone was working hard to get their presentations and reports ready for Wednesday. 

Meeting with Rosario

Tuesday

• The professors, directors, Elena, Alejandro and the interns had the opportunity to meet with Rosario, the CEO of DanPer. This was a really neat experience. Rosario is an incredible woman who really wants to make a difference in Peru. She is very pleased with how this program is turning out and hopes that is will continue to succeed.
• Dallin went with Mike Glauser, Dave Herrmann and Cliff Skousen to the famous Panaderia in Huancaquito Bajo. This was a first time visit and must see for Professors Glauser and Skousen. 
• The students took some time in the morning to visit Huanchaco and then used the afternoon to put the finishing touches on their presentations.

Wednesday

• The students gave some fantastic presentations, sharing with everyone their research and backing up their recommendations for the current loan applicants.
• Everyone went to lunch together celebrating a job well done and giving the interns, Elena, Jaqueline and Alejandro one last chance to say goodbye before the students, the professors and directors left on their journey back home that afternoon.

We really did have a great time with everyone and hope that they all enjoyed their visit here to Peru. Now we are just anxiously waiting to find out the outcomes for these potential loan applicants. Hoping for the best!

Oh and I did get the chance to try and learn some break dance moves from a Peruvian!