Liz Forkin Bohannon founded Sseko in 2010 and took the business idea to Shark Tank. The business left Shark Tank with no investors but realized that they believed in the traditional form of philanthropy. The investors of Shark Tank, according to Liz Forkin Bohannon,

Sseko means laughter in Lugandan, this is seen through Sseko’s mission. Sseko’s mission is to break the cycle of poverty in Uganda and create opportunities for women to pursue higher education. Sseko has sent one hundred and six women to college through their program and plan to send many more. The company also partners with local artisans in Uganda and create transparency between the customer and the company. Liz Forkin Bohannon says that Sseko seeks to create a new standard of transparency and connection between the customer and who made the product.

Sseko has been featured in Vogue and Cosmopolitan as well as Shark Tank and been seen on numerous celebrities. The goal for growth in 2015 has obviously been a success. The brand is booming and sending their largest class to college. Sseko shows how setbacks, like leaving Shark Tank without an investor, can still lead to great things. Sseko is completing their mission of sending women to higher education. Liz Forkin Bohannon’s perseverance is something that all entrepreneurs need and she is a great example of pushing through despite setbacks. 

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