On this episode we invited Rahel Boon-Dejene Founder and CEO of R&D Groups. Were back with another exciting episode featuring Rahel Boon-Dejene Founder & CEO of R&D Group R&D Group stands at the forefront of Ethiopia's service export sector, revolutionizing business performance and profitability through a range of diverse professional services. Discover the incredible journey of this pioneering organization and gain valuable insights into the dynamic world of service exports. But wait, there's more! Rahel Boon-Dejene's entrepreneurial spirit doesn't end there. She is also the brilliant mind behind RBD Consultancy, leveraging her expertise to provide exceptional consulting services. Moreover, her contributions extend beyond her own ventures, as she serves as a board member of the prestigious African Diaspora Policy Centre and holds the esteemed position of International Partner at WBAF Angel Investment Fund. Join us as we delve deep into Rahel Boon-Dejene remarkable achievements, unravel her insights into the industry, and gain valuable lessons from her entrepreneurial journey. 0:00 - Intro 3:49 - Story & starting Business 8:45 - Journey of R&D and what it does 27:17 - Being black & mother in europe 31:15 - Sharing 37:30 - Challenges 54:17 - Focus vs Diversification 58:24 - Training startups & leadership coaching 1:10:53 - Finding & Retaining talent 1:20:02 - Choosing Partner & Vision of R&D 1:51::25 - Feedback mechanism 1:57:22 - Best wisdom 2:01:15 - When to stop 2:05:50 - Final word #meripodcast #ethiopia #disapora #habehsa #dc #washington #ethiopiandiasporas #businesstalks #meripodcast #ethiopia #habesha #uk #usa #consultancy #export #serviceproviders #newepisode #enterpreneur #bettingsports Social Links https://twitter.com/MERI_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKNuQ80qNSpt2x-7dsazJg https://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/meriethiopian/