We’ve started the ground work

On June 28, we had our first virtual Cooperators meet-up via Zoom.

The meeting introduced participants and discussed the formation of a cooperative organization for speakers, trainers, and thought leaders, with a focus on providing a talent management pool and community for experts in various fields. The group explored plans to create a platform that democratizes learning and development programs, aiming to eradicate poverty through accessible knowledge and training while partnering with government institutions and private sectors. The conversation ended with discussions on organizing a board and committees, establishing membership strategies, and planning next steps for cooperative operations and membership initiatives.

First Meeting on Cooperative Advocacy

The meeting began with introductions, where Abbie Ong, an insurance broker with 23 years of experience, shared her background and interest in helping people. Yaman founder and chairman Lloyd Luna led the discussion, emphasizing the importance of cooperative advocacy and asking participants to briefly introduce themselves. The group discussed the significance of the meeting as the first of its kind, with Sgt. expressing excitement about moving forward and seeking brief self-introductions from attendees.

Cooperative for Speakers and Trainers

The meeting discussed the formation of a cooperative organization for speakers, trainers, and thought leaders. Sgt. explained the background of creating this cooperative, which aims to provide a talent management pool and community for experts in these fields. The group also touched on various expertise areas, including environmental planning, financing for SMEs, and AI implementation. Sgt. Luna emphasized the cooperative’s potential to shift the mindset of speakers from individual business operations to a shared ownership model.

Cooperative for Poverty Eradication Through Knowledge

The meeting focused on establishing a cooperative aimed at eradicating poverty through accessible knowledge and training. Sgt. outlined plans to create a platform that democratizes learning and development programs, making them affordable for less privileged individuals. The cooperative will partner with government institutions and private sectors to provide training and resources, while also enriching members individually through dividends and other benefits. Sgt Luna. emphasized the importance of collective success over individual wealth, highlighting a model that goes beyond personal interests to serve a larger purpose of poverty alleviation.