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Book SynopsisThe story of the Lucky Iron Fish is a great example of how business can be a force for good. MICHELE ROMANOW, Dragons' Den host and CEO, Clearbanc
Research into iron deficiency and entrepreneurial determination brought the Lucky Iron Fish to cooking pots around the world. When Canadian researcher Dr. Christopher Charles was studying the devastation caused by iron deficiency in impoverished populations in Southeast Asia, he discovered an innovative way to help people get iron into their diets: place an iron ingot right into their cooking pots.
Dr. Gavin Armstrong, a biomedical scientist and entrepreneur, built upon Charles's findings to develop, manufacture, and distribute that ingot, which became the Lucky Iron Fish, a cost-effective solution to iron deficiency. The business thrived and the product was recognized around the world by NGOs and organizations such as World Vision, CARE International, Catholic Relief Services, and GlobalMedic. While susta
Trade ReviewAn excellent story on how someone can overcome significant hardship and harness that pain to create change around the world. Gavin’s journey on becoming an impact entrepreneur meant meeting challenges that are far too common for our youth. This book does a fantastic job demonstrating that personal evolution. * RICK MERCER, comedian and TV personality *
The story of the Lucky Iron Fish is a great example of how business can be a force for good. * MICHELE ROMANOW, Dragons’ Den host and CEO, Clearbanc *
Lucky Iron Fish is a business innovation story. A humanitarian story. A human story. It’s an honest tale of perseverance in the face of adversity and altruism born of ambition. * WILLIAM CHAMBERS, former CEO, Save the Children Canada *
A story of resilience and triumph, of overcoming life’s challenges, through a profound inner calling to make a difference. * JULIA CHRISTENSEN HUGHES, President & Vice Chancellor, Yorkville University *
This compelling story creates hope for the future: a more equitable future by improving people’s lives; a more sustainable future — showing how business can be a force for good; and an inspiring future showing how individuals can triumph over adversity and create positive change for all. * DR. ALASTAIR SUMMERLEE, Chair & CEO, The Ottawa Education Group *
Lucky Iron Fish is a story of courage, compassion, and commitment to improving lives worldwide. This is the kind of leadership and business mindset that we need today. * DR. DANA BROWN, Dean of Sprott School of Business, Carleton University *
The journey will inspire others to take that courageous next step and discover solutions that save lives. * KATHERINE HAY, President & CEO Kids Help Phone *
Table of Contents- 1 Origins of Lucky Iron Fish
- 2 Christopher Charles and the Groundbreaking Research
- 3 Gavin Armstrong and His Challenging Youth
- 4 Personal Development at the University of Guelph
- 6 Scoring in Dragons' Den
- 7 Coping Through the Pandemic
- Epilogue: A Conversation About Mental Health and the Workplace
- Appendix I: Awards and Honours for Gavin Armstrong and LIFe
- Appendix II: Herb Shoveller's Publications, Awards, and Honours
- About Lucky Iron Fish Enterprise (LIFe)
