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PITCH PRESENTATION JACOB OWAKO People are aware of their own problem and can inclusively describe and develop solutions which will work for them and more able to sustain their progress
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What comes to mind when you think of Kisumu?
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Problem Statement Environmental pollution Poor waste management Deforestation High cost of boats Poor quality and limited lifetime of boats Few jobs or earning opportunities
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In addition, unsafe/leaking boats has negatively affected many sectors such as fishing, tourism and water sports How can we facilitate environmental health, ecotourism, recreational and competitive water sports?
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SOLUTION REINCARNATED PLASTIC BOATS,OARS,PADDLES & LIFE JACKETS
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Customers Ordered by expected size of opportunity: Fishing operators Eco-tourism Hotels & resorts Private tourists Water sports clubs and schools
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Business Model Raw Materials Sourcing Recycled plastics paid per KG Individual and commercial customers Sales & Service Sell directly to end user Maintenance services available
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Size of Opportunity 60 beaches in Kisumu County 70 boats per beach, at a lifecycle of ~5 years 4200 boats in Kisumu County ~840 boats replaced annually At 10% market share, we would be manufacturing 84 boats per year at an expected total revenue of KSH4 million – KSH 10 million* *Based on market research conducted in Kisumu County, 2015, assuming current boat prices of KSH45k – KSH120k
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Why invest in this? Eco-nomical: Addressing needs of fishermen at an improved cost structure Eco-friendly: It consumes waste and slows deforestation Eco-nnected: By providing incentives for individuals and businesses to recycle, we will be catalyzing a community effort to clean up Kisumu
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