Mesut Bilgili | CEO, Life After Disaster
- Mesut is a passionate impact maker and has devoted his career to leveraging entrepreneurial principles to address social and environmental challenges.
- He is the CEO and Founder of “Life After Disaster.”
Podcast
Overview
In today’s episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Mesut Bilgili, a passionate leader dedicated to leveraging entrepreneurial principles for social good. As the founder of “Life After Disaster,” he has embarked on a mission to mobilise communities for effective disaster recovery. Join us as we explore his impactful work and vision for building resilience in the face of adversity.
[00:40] – About Mesut Bilgili
- Mesut is a passionate impact maker and has devoted his career to leveraging entrepreneurial principles to address social and environmental challenges.
- He is the CEO and Founder of “Life After Disaster.”
- He is also the Founder of “Connected Worldwide.”
[03:30] – How did the earthquake in Turkey impact you personally?
- The earthquake devastated my parents’ hometown and resulted in the loss of more than 10 of my relatives.
- While I was physically safe, the disaster prompted me to reflect on how I could contribute to the recovery efforts.
[10:17] – What is the mission and business model of Life After Disaster?
- Life After Disaster aims to mobilise diverse stakeholders and foster collaboration to support communities affected by disasters.
- The focus is on increasing local capacity and empowering communities to rebuild and recover.
- Mostly self-funded, it also has additional support from sponsors and individual donors.
- The long-term goal is to develop sustainable funding sources and potentially offer paid services or subscription fees in the future.
[23:22] – How do you maintain your mental health while working in the disaster recovery field?
- I surround myself with a supportive network of mentors, friends, and experts who care about my well-being.
- Conscious efforts for self-care are critical.
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Learn more about Mesut Bilgili: LinkedIn
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- Mesut is a passionate impact maker and has devoted his career to leveraging entrepreneurial principles to address social and environmental challenges.
- He is the CEO and Founder of “Life After Disaster.”
- He is also the Founder of “Connected Worldwide.”
