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In episode 80 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Cole Shephard, founder of Legacy Group, on his mission to become a leading coffee producer in Colombia while maintaining a focus on sustainability and social impact.
About Cole Shephard
Cole is a Partner at Legacy Group, an alternative asset manager focused on high-impact investment opportunities in the U.S. and Latin America.
Founded in 2015, Legacy Group aims to bridge the gap between financial capital and ventures with significant social and environmental impact across various sectors, including real estate, agriculture, and technology.
Before founding Legacy Group, Cole spent eight years with Pricewaterhouse Coopers, working across the U.S., Bermuda, Hong Kong, and Beijing. His expertise spans accounting, advisory, and consulting, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions in industries like financial services, real estate, and healthcare.
In this episode, Cole shares valuable insights on building business models that integrate environmental and social initiatives, emphasizes the importance of adaptability for aspiring entrepreneurs, and outlines the ambitious future goals for the Green Coffee Company.
Key Takeaways from the Interview:
- Green Coffee Company is Colombia's largest coffee producer.
- The company focuses on sustainability and social impact.
- Building a business for the long term is crucial.
- Education and talent development are key to success.
- Entrepreneurship involves facing numerous challenges.
- Aspiring entrepreneurs should learn from experiences.
- Identifying strengths and weaknesses is essential.
- Future goals include becoming a public company.
- The company aims for nationwide expansion in Colombia.
- Building a community around the business is important.
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