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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2025 · 48 MIN

Andrew Funk, Homeless Entrepreneur - the man who went from business owner to homeless to setting up a charity to solve homelessness

from Inspirational People, Inspirational Stories with Doug D Gordon · host Doug Gordon

Andrew Funk is the founder of Homeless Entrepreneur, a social enterprise that helps people transition out of homelessness by giving them the tools, support, and opportunities they need to rebuild their lives.The organisation offers a holistic program focused on inclusion, empowerment, and economic independence for those ready and willing to participate. By tapping into social networks, technology, and blockchain, it helps people regain their confidence, sharpen their professional skills, and re-enter society as active, contributing citizens.The mission and vision is that: A Smart City without homelessness is a Smarter City.Having met and shared the stage with Andrew, he really is a true inspiration and a pleasure to have on the show.http://www.homelessentrepreneur.org/Doug D Gordon spent 21 years as a C-level executive where he was recognised in the Times and Independent national newspapers for my work. Since leaving the corporate world in 2018 he has been honoured with 5 awards for keynote speaking, coaching, mental health work and growing a consulting and training business. He also has been a national radio presenter and podcaster in Ireland for over 5 years interviewing over 300 people including sports stars, film stars, NY Times bestsellers and top business leaders to find out what makes people successful in life and how they did it. This led him on to writing his book. He also played national league premier division hockey in Belgium, England and Ireland captaining and coaching international players.✅ 5X Award-Winning Speaker, Trainer & Coach✅ 97+ LinkedIn Recommendations from top executives & teams (including from C-level in Dell, Samsung, CitiBank).✅ National radio presenter for over 5 years interviewing political heads, NY Times bestsellers, Sports stars, film stars and well known business leaders✅ Proven Results with FTSE 100 & Fortune 500 companies, elite sports teams & high-growth businesses✅ 21 Years in Finance / fund management: C-Level leadership, sales growth & business leadership strategy (Fidelity, Lazard, HSBC, Aviva, Columbia Threadneedle & Davy)✅Recognised corporate sales success in the national press (Times & Independent).✅ International Bestselling Author & Global Speaker featured in The Times, The Independent, many magazines, TEDx & hundreds of top business summits✅ Keynotes at Institute of Directors Global Convention x2, Cambridge University x2, Stanford, London Investment Summit, National Workplace Wellbeing Summit, Wealth Summit, Thrive conference & many more.dougdgordon.com

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