In a compelling session at the Go Negosyo’s Balik-Bayan 2023: Kabuhayan Para sa Kinabukasan Summit, Christian Eyde Moeller, the CEO and Co-Founder of Lionheart Farms, shared transformative insights into sustainable farming practices.
Held at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City on December 2, 2023, the summit aimed to inspire entrepreneurship among Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and provide them with business opportunities and investment matches.
Empowering Entrepreneurs: Christian Moeller, hailing from Denmark and a resident of the Philippines for the past decade, addressed an audience comprising former and active OFWs, entrepreneurs, academicians, mentors, government officials, and industry leaders. As a panelist in the session titled "Harvesting Success: Agribusiness Opportunities in the Philippines," Moeller showcased Lionheart Farms' journey and its impact on the local farming community.
"I fell in love with the beautiful and magical possibilities in what we know as the tree of life. Lionheart Farms focuses on sustainable farming, and through collaboration, we've been able to create a significant impact on the livelihoods of farmers." - Christian Moeller
Key Takeaways: Moeller emphasized the challenges faced by coconut farmers in the Philippines and advocated for collaborative farming and specialization as essential principles. His insights extended to the broader landscape of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of direction and movement.
Global Launch of Direct-to-Consumer Products: Looking ahead, Moeller announced Lionheart Farms' global launch of direct-to-consumer products scheduled for 2024. This initiative aims to connect Filipinos worldwide with high-quality Filipino products while promoting sustainable farming practices.
Gratitude to Go Negosyo: Lionheart Farms expressed gratitude to Go Negosyo for providing a platform to share experiences, inspire entrepreneurship, and contribute to the public-private partnership for Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) development.
Photo credits to Go Negosyo