At Echelon Philippines 2024, Sabrina Tan, Co-Founder of Lhoopa, joined Adriel Yong of Ascend Network for an insightful fireside chat titled ‘Beyond Walls and Roofs: Lhoopa’s Journey of Empowering Individuals and Transforming Lives’. The session highlighted Lhoopa’s efforts to revolutionise homeownership in emerging markets.
Lhoopa’s mission is to make affordable housing accessible while creating economic opportunities for brokers and contractors. With over 3,000 homes sold, the company uses innovative technology to decentralise real estate operations, empowering local partners to scale their businesses and achieve financial independence.
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During the discussion, Tan outlined Lhoopa’s approach to balancing profitability with social impact. The company tackles challenges such as regulatory compliance and technology adoption, all while staying true to its core values of providing quality housing solutions to underserved communities.
She also emphasised the importance of mental health support for founders, suggesting peer-to-peer networks and coaching as crucial tools to manage the pressures of leading a mission-driven venture.
The fireside chat underlined Lhoopa’s broader vision: not just building homes, but fostering community transformation and empowering lives. This conversation demonstrated the critical role startups like Lhoopa play in addressing systemic challenges in emerging markets, proving that purpose and profit can coexist.
Watch the session video above to learn more about these insights and the strategies shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
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