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Key people at Grow Movement.
Grow Movement is a nonprofit organization that connects volunteer business coaches with entrepreneurs globally via remote communication channels like WhatsApp, video calls, and email to foster business growth and amplify social impact. The organization specifically targets entrepreneurs tackling major global challenges, such as poverty and social issues, by transferring essential business skills remotely to increase profitability and create jobs. Operating across Asia, Africa, and the United States, Grow Movement works with hundreds of entrepreneurs annually, whose ventures collectively support thousands of employees and families. An initial academic study involving approximately 1,000 Ugandan entrepreneurs demonstrated an average sales increase of 27% for participants, highlighting the program's effectiveness. Notable examples include coaching for Haraka Meds in Rwanda, which received guidance from Chicago Booth Executive MBA students, and support for businesses in mobile payments and nutrition. Grow Movement was founded in 2009 by Chris Coghlan and Violet Kobusingye.
Key people at Grow Movement.
Grow Movement is an international nonprofit that fights poverty by coaching entrepreneurs in underserved communities, delivering one-on-one business mentorship over phone and messaging so founders can scale income-generating ventures and create local jobs[1][7]. The organisation pairs volunteer coaches (from a global network) with early-stage social entrepreneurs across Africa, Asia and the U.S., focusing on practical business skills, revenue growth and systems that increase impact rather than providing grants or direct capital[1][3].
High‑Level Overview
Origin Story
Grow Movement was founded in 2009 by Violet Busingye and Chris Coghlan; Violet grew up in extreme poverty in Uganda and Chris brought experience in finance and international development, and together they created a mobile coaching model to reach entrepreneurs in fragile contexts[2][1]. The organisation grew from those roots into a global programme delivering coaching by WhatsApp, video call and email, and has partnered with universities and professional services firms to expand reach and provide structured volunteer cohorts[2][3]. (A UK-registered entity, GROW MOVEMENT LTD, is listed at Companies House with incorporation details for its UK corporate vehicle[4].)
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Quick Take & Future Outlook
Quick reminder: this profile synthesises Grow Movement’s public materials and organizational listings to describe mission, model and trajectory[1][2][4].