The Impossible Network

049: Welcome to AWorld - There Is No Planet B With Alessandro Armillotta

Nov 11, 2019

54:26

Guest Overview

Born in England and raised in Italy by a trend-spotting mother and entrepreneurial father, innovation infused his education, welcome this week’s guest, and founder of social impact and sustainability start-up AWorld - Alex Armillotta.

In this episode, Alex discusses how his childhood prepared him, how his father coached him and his mother inspired him to his life as an e-commerce and now social impact entrepreneur.

Alex explains the evolution of his entrepreneurial journey in eCommerce, how his experiences led him to conceive and launch the innovative social impact and sustainability eCommerce app, AWorld.

Alex breaks down the elements of this ground-breaking app and provides insight into how AWorld enables people, companies, and organizations to collectively invest in creating a more sustainable future for our planet.

I hope you enjoy the conviction, faith, and focus of New York-based social and environmental entrepreneur Alessandro Armillotta.

What We Discuss

Moving to Italy age six

Alex’s comfort with difference

His Father’s approach to educating him and supporting his self-discovery

Underperforming at school

Early entrepreneurial risk-taking

Dropshipping explained

Creating his most successful business Buy2Bee

Affiliate marketing explained

Building and scaling eCommerce businesses

Building and selling his technology business